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February 22, 2013
Dream Writing Space
*Sigh*…Ever dream about your perfect writing and/or reading space? Mine would look something like this. One day when my books sell a bazillion copies and I have enough funds to create my dream writing space, I think I’d like a hobbit hole. Not a nasty wet hole…but acomfortableone. If I can’t have a hobbit hole, then something like the little cottage above would suffice. Though I’m not a gardener, I love looking at flowers and lush forests. My dream writing space would need a garden around it,...
February 21, 2013
Book Review: Beneath the Surface by Lindsay Buroker
Title: Beneath the Surface
Author:Lindsay Buroker
Length:174 pages
Genre:Fantasy // Steampunk
My Rating:5/5
This is Book 5.5 in Lindsay Buroker’sEmperor’s Edge series, so if you haven’t read the first five books, this review won’t make a whole lot of sense. As well, beware…here there be spoilers! (YOU’VE BEEN WARNED).
This short novel picks up fairly soon after the explosive ending ofBlood and Betrayal. Our tired, worn, and grim adventurers are headed back towards Stumps on a...
February 20, 2013
Wednesday Wanderment
Are some of your trees starting to look like this? If you live in the Southern U.S., chances are some of your spring foliage is starting to come in. I just hope there isn’t another wicked frost that comes along and kills it all. The cherry trees are especially beautiful! Ahhh…spring…it is definitely on its way. I love spring. I loveall seasons, really. I get excited about each one in their turn. Know what I also get excited about? All these TERRIFIC links! Check ‘em out:
Favorite Blog of the W...
Announcement! My Very First Book Signing Is Coming Soon!
That’s right, folks. On Saturday, March 2nd from 2-4 pm, I’ll be at the Barnes and Noble store in Rome, GA, signing my books! A group of authors will be there and we’re very excited to have time to network with each other, our readers, and potential readers! If you live in the North Georgia area or the Atlanta area, we’d love to have you come up and meet us!
This is a very exciting development in my journey as a published author. I was so excited when I was invited to join in on this event! It...
February 19, 2013
Six Month Anniversary of Night Bells! Free Ebook for Limited Time!
Wow, guys…it is seriously hard to believe thatNight Bells has been out for almost 6 months! The official anniversary date will be on February 28th. Thank you SO much to all of my fantastic readers for taking a chance on my stories. Thanks to all of you who have written reviews and shared my books with your friends. It means SO much to me! In honor ofNight Bells‘ 6 Month Anniversary, I’m sharing a coupon with you to purchase the book for FREE on Smashwords until February 28th, 2013!!See below...
February Sponsor Feature: Books and the Understanding of Love
Since February is the month oflove, I thought it would be neat to ask my sponsors about books that helped to form their understanding of love in their lives. Check out their thoughtful responses!
BETH : Until Only Love Remains : Facebook : Twitter
One of my favorite childhood book series was Berenstain Bears! I loved how theyfocusedon family values, loving your siblings, and working together. It taught me a lot about how to interact with my family and what it means to love – and I loved all the grea...
February 18, 2013
Project Fairy Tale: The Boy Who Cried Wolf or “Do Not Squander Your Political Capital” Review
This is my last book review for the Project Fairy Tale Blog Event! I’ll have one more post about a film adaptation this week and then, this super fun blogging event will have ended for me! If you’d like more information about the event in general, or to see what other bloggers chose for their fairy tale, go visit the Project Fairy Tale Master Post over at The Cheap Reader!
The official title of this retelling was:The Boy Who Cried Wolf; Basic Lesson: Do Not Squander Your Political Capital. I t...
February 17, 2013
What You Might Have Missed
It was a wonderful week and I hope you all had a chance to enjoy Valentine’s Day with a special someone! While you were out smooching, here’s what you might have missed. Pay SPECIAL attention to the Narnia post. Please, please, please sign up if you’re interested in participating!
>>Project Fairy Tale: The Boy Who Cried Wolf by Rob M. Worley (Adaptation Review)
>> 10 Tips for Keeping Up the Energy to Promote Your Books
February 16, 2013
My Favorite Valentine’s Reading Posts!
I hope you all had terrifically romantic experiences this week! I know Valentine’s Day was on Wednesday, but many people are still probably finishing up celebrations during the weekend. In honor of love, life, and happiness, here are my favorite romantically-inclined posts from the Valentine’s week!
>>A Love Letter to Romance (& Its Readers) //Angieville
>> Favorite Literary Couples IV //Chachic’s Book Nook
>> Romantic Books to Read on Valentine’s Day! //Unearthing Words
February 15, 2013
5 Reasons Why Authors Should Have Classy Business Cards
What’s in the box you ask? Well, those would be my shiny, new business cards! *Cue Applause* I’m very excited about them. Want to see?
PSYCH! I’m not going to show you the wholeshebanguntil you understand why it is so important for writers to have business cards. It’s not necessarily an itemthat authors think about when they’re just getting started, but for word-of-mouth networking, there is nothing better than having a business card to hand to someone with your essential branding information....
