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My list of five-star books for 2023

Hello, Write Edge readers! Along with everyone else on the planet, I’m releasing my “best of” list for 2023. For me, the books I shared today are the ones that earned five stars from me in this year and the ones I consider “binge-worthy.” If you want a recap or want to know what they are, check out the list now on The Write Edge Bookshelf!

Have a great week, readers!

E.R.G.

P.S. Tell a loved one this week that you care for them. Life is too short not to.

Merry Christmas, Write Edge readers!

A very Merry Christmas and happy holiday season, Write Edge readers! I wish all of you and your loved ones many good memories, lots of great food, and good health. I’m so fortunate that I get to enjoy this holiday with loved ones of my own (despite a four-hour flight delay and baggage that didn’t show up until 24 hours later!) I’m grateful, most of all, to be together with these dear family members and hope you all are blessed with the same good fortune.

I’m also so very fortunate to be a part of the amazing writing community. It’s the last Monday of the month — and the year! — and in keeping with my regular posting schedule, today I’m sharing writing from around the web that touched my heart and made me sit up and take notice. Check out those pieces on The Write Edge Writing Workshop now!

On the last Wednesday of the year, in the middle of this week, I’ll share with you the books I binged in 2023. Come back to find out what books made my five-star list. You can read previous reviews in the meantime on The Write Edge Bookshelf!

And, finally, back to Instagram on Friday for bits and pieces of my week. I won’t be doing as much writing this week, but that just means there’s room for more fun stuff. Check it out on Friday with my handle, @EktaRGarg, and go now to my Facebook author page to see previous posts.

Have a wonderful holiday week, readers!

E.R.G.

P.S. Tell someone this week you love them. Life is too short not to.

Instagram posts now up!

Happy Friday, Write Edge readers! I’ve posted my latest pictures for you on Instagram. Check out bits and pieces from my writing/nonwriting days now on the app. Use my handle, @EktaRGarg, or go now to my Facebook author page.

Have a lovely weekend, readers!

E.R.G.

P.S. Tell someone you love them this weekend. Life is too short not to.

New review now up!

Hello, Write Edge readers! I’ve posted my latest review for you. Today I share my thoughts on the upcoming release Two Dead Wives by Adele Parks. Here’s the opening to my review:

A shocking headline of a missing woman who lived a double life is made more scandalous when murder accusations start to fly. As the police try to find the killer, the people around the murder victim deal with secrets connected to her. Author Adele Parks does a remarkable job with a sequel that can also stand on its own in Two Dead Wives.

Read the whole review now on The Write Edge Bookshelf!

Also, there are only a few hours left for LitRing’s Indulge with Indies Giveaway! Check it out now for the chance to win some cool prizes!

Have a great day, readers!

E.R.G.

P.S. Tell someone this week that you love them. Life is too short not to.

The week before Christmas!

Hello, Write Edge readers! We have two full weeks of December left, and it’s the week before Christmas — I can’t believe it! This has been a full year, and I’m looking forward to spending the last part of it with loved ones in celebration of one another.

Before that, though, we’ve got a whole week of content to get through. First up is this week’s short story. Here’s a quick excerpt for you:

Oh, and a bonus: I hate that I don’t know what happened to the other car. There was another one—one of the kids let that slip—but I have no idea who was in that car or where they are. I especially hate the thought that whoever was in it might be dead because of me.

Read the whole story on The Write Edge Writing Workshop!

Next, I teased this week’s book for review on Instagram on Friday in my #bookreviewpreview. This Wednesday I’ll let you know what I thought of Two Dead Wives by Adele Parks. You can find that review in the middle of the week on The Write Edge Bookshelf.

Last, it’s back to Instagram on Friday! I’ll share bits and pieces from my writing and non-writing pursuits. I’ll also tease a special Write Edge Bookshelf post — my five-star reviews for 2023! Find all of that on Instagram at the end of the week.

And a quick shout-out to LitRing’s Indulge with Indies Giveaway! Check out their site for a chance to win some cool prizes and support independent authors all at the same time.

Have a great week, readers!

E.R.G.

P.S. Tell someone this week you love them. Life’s too short not to.

Instagram pictures now up!

Hello, Write Edge readers! I’ve posted my latest Instagram pictures for you. Check out what I’m reading, what I’m not eating, and two cool events going on. Find all of that and previous posts on the app with my handle, @EktaRGarg.

Also, if you love supporting independent authors and want to have a chance to win some cool stuff, check out LitRing’s Indulge with Indies Giveaway! It’s going on until next Wednesday, and it’s pretty awesome!

Have a great weekend, readers!

E.R.G.

P.S. Tell someone you care about that you love them. Life is too short not to.

Book review now up!

Hello, Write Edge readers! I’ve posted my latest book review for you. Today I share my thoughts on The Last Caretaker by Jessica Strawser. Here’s the opening to my post:

A woman starts over in a new state and job after a crisis only to find herself in the middle of a mystery about the last person in her position. As she chips away at the information left behind, she realizes she’s landed in the middle of something much bigger than herself—and it might be exactly what she needs for a new life. Author Jessica Strawser has written her best novel yet in the compelling, thought-provoking book The Last Caretaker.

Read the whole review now on The Write Edge Bookshelf!

Also, if you love supporting authors — especially us indie authors — check out LitRing’s Indulge with Indies holiday giveaway! You have a chance to win a Kindle Fire and also get to know some awesome books and writers. Click here for more info!

Have a fantastic night, readers!

E.R.G.

P.S. Tell a loved one this week you care about them. Life is too short not to.

Is it fiction or is it not? :D

Hello, Write Edge readers! Today, as I was searching for a writing prompt for this week’s writing exercise, I came across one that made me smile. I knew, right away, that I had to make it the prompt for my story. With the holidays on us, I think a lot of people are going to be able to relate to this one. Here’s an excerpt:

Later that night, when you’re too full to eat dinner, you wonder if it was worth it after all. You can’t stomach another bite—literally. You think about how much you wish you’d stopped. “A moment on the lips, a lifetime of a gyp” is more like it.

Read the whole short story now on The Write Edge Writing Workshop!

Last week I shared in my #bookreviewpreview that I’ll be reviewing the newest release from Jessica Strawser on Wednesday. Her book, The Last Caretaker, came out at the beginning of the month. Find out what I thought of it in the middle of the week on The Write Edge Bookshelf!

Finally, at the end of this week we go back to Instagram where I’ll share with you what I’m reading and other bits and pieces from my writing/nonwriting activities. Missed previous posts? Find them now on Instagram with my handle, @EktaRGarg, or on my Facebook author page.

And a special shout-out! If you like supporting indie authors and having a chance to win cool prizes, check out LitRing’s Indulge with Indies Giveaway for the month of December. You can check it out here (and scroll down to see a familiar cover!)

Have a great week, readers!

E.R.G.

P.S. Tell a loved one this week that you care about them. Life is too short not to.

P.P.S. I’ve started writing my next book! More details to come at a later time…

Newest Instagram posts now up!

Hi, Write Edge readers! I’ve posted my latest Instagram pictures for you. They include what I’m reading, what I (wish I was) eating, and a cool giveaway for those of you wanting to support indie authors. Check out all of the latest posts now on Instagram with my handle, @EktaRGarg, or on my Facebook author page.

Have a fantastic weekend, readers!

E.R.G.

P.S. Tell a loved you this weekend that you care about them. Life is too short not to.

Book review now up!

Hello, Write Edge readers! My latest book review is now up for you. Today I share my thoughts on The Other Mothers by Katherine Faulkner. Here’s the opening to my post:

A young mother gets caught up in an elite social group where secrets center on a dead nanny. As the mother fights to keep up with the other women and to establish her career, she’s drawn into the secrets while holding a few of her own. Author Katherine Faulkner keeps readers guessing until the final pages in her latest novel The Other Mothers.

Read the whole review now on The Write Edge Bookshelf!

E.R.G.

P.S. Tell a loved one this week that you care about them. Life is too short not to.