M.E. Sutton's Blog, page 2
February 5, 2017
Book Review: Duplicity
Duplicity by Ingrid Thoft My rating: 5 of 5 stars This was my first Fina Ludlow. I won a copy from a blog (quite honestly, I had no idea I was entered). Anyway. Thoft had me from the first page. I love snappy writing, crisp dialog, a good pace, and characters who despite their flaws, … Continue reading "Book Review: Duplicity"
January 3, 2017
2017 – Here I come!
For many years, I set writing goals. I looked back – I have graphics going back to 2013 and I may have done it before then. You may remember that I didn’t set any goals for 2016. To quote Julia Roberts in “Pretty Woman”: Big mistake. Big. Huge. No goals meant no wrap up post, … Continue reading "2017 – Here I come!"
January 1, 2017
Book Review: The Ex
The Ex by Alafair Burke My rating: 4 of 5 stars I’ve read Ms. Burke’s books before and enjoyed them, so when this one popped up on a special, I figured it was a no brainer. I am a big series reader, but I enjoy a good stand-alone. And this one doesn’t fail to please. … Continue reading "Book Review: The Ex"
December 8, 2016
A funny thing happened on the way to the first draft
I need to say this up front: I love my critique group. These folks have made my writing so much better and I don’t find it a coincidence I started having success with short stories a few months after joining their group. That said. A couple months ago–end of summer?–I finished off a book. All … Continue reading "A funny thing happened on the way to the first draft"
November 21, 2016
On multi-tasking and outlines
Wow, looking over my past half-dozen posts it seems like I’ve been a busy little reader, haven’t I? And you might be asked, “So what happened to the writing, huh?” Well, if you follow my page on Facebook, you know I’ve been busy on that front, too. Turns out, maybe I’ve been a little too … Continue reading "On multi-tasking and outlines"
November 19, 2016
Book Review: The Kennedy Connection
The Kennedy Connection by R.G. Belsky My rating: 4 of 5 stars First off, it really didn’t take me as long to read this book as the dates might indicate. Because it was in my car, handy for those waits when picking up kids from various activities. But once I got it out of my … Continue reading "Book Review: The Kennedy Connection"
November 17, 2016
Book Review: Say No More
Say No More by Hank Phillippi Ryan My rating: 5 of 5 stars It’s kind of a trope – people say the latest book an author wrote is “the best ever.” In Hank Phillip Ryan’s case it happens to be true. Say No More starts with a seemingly innocent event. Reporter Jane Ryland witnesses a … Continue reading "Book Review: Say No More"
November 9, 2016
Book Review: Art in the Blood
Art in the Blood: A Sherlock Holmes Adventure by Bonnie MacBird My rating: 4 of 5 stars Holmes and Watson do, in fact, live again. I admit it. I was curious, and a bit apprehensive, about this one. Could MacBride pull it off? Could she replicate the beloved feel of Conan Doyle? Lots of actors … Continue reading "Book Review: Art in the Blood"
October 25, 2016
Book Review: The Bookseller
The Bookseller by Mark Pryor My rating: 4 of 5 stars For some reason I didn’t review this when I finished it. I was introduced to Mark Pryor and Hugo Marston by reading the fifth book in the series, THE RELUCTANT MATADOR. It was nice to go back to see where it all started. Pryor … Continue reading "Book Review: The Bookseller"
October 24, 2016
Book Review: Blood Always Tells
Blood Always Tells by Hilary Davidson My rating: 4 of 5 stars There aren’t many books that keep me guessing from beginning to end. This one did. Davidson does a masterful job of moving through three different characters viewpoints, winding a tale of revenge, deceit, and murder. Every time I thought I had a handle … Continue reading "Book Review: Blood Always Tells"
