Ketch-up and IWSG Day
As you can see, I'm combining Ketch-up Day and IWSG. The HH is having surgery tomorrow. He'll be in the hospital a few days and when he gets out: no bending, lifting or twisting for awhile, so my blogging will be limited. I'm going to shoot for once a week through December then hopefully back to a normal blogging schedule in January:)
Thefirst Wednesday of every month is officially IWSG day. IWSG was formed by NinjaCaptain Alex Cavanaugh. Members post about their doubts and fears, discussstruggles and triumphs, and offer words of encouragement to others who are struggling.
Twitterhandle: @TheIWSG
Hashtag:#IWSG
The awesome co-hosts for the December 6 postingof the IWSG are C. Lee McKenzie, JQ Rose, Jennifer Lane, and Jacqui Murray!
Every month, we announce a question that memberscan answer in their IWSG post. These questions may prompt you to share advice,insight, a personal experience or story. Include your answer to the question inyour IWSG post or let it inspire your post if you are struggling with somethingto say.
Remember, thequestion is optional!
December6 question: Book reviews are for the readers. When you leave a book reviews doyou review for the Reader or the Author? Is it about what you liked and enjoyedabout your reading experience, or do you critique the author?
J. Q. Rose has a new release
“well-organized, easy-to-understand writing guide”
“Biblical references with prompts are excellent”
“topic aimed at women from a Christian perspective”
“content engages the reader to recognize the power of her own stories”Buy links:
Universal link eBook
https://books2read.com/u/bx6qJo
Amazon
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CLL1ZGDZ
November/DecemberReviews in no particular order.
Disclaimer: The occasional typo is not factored in to my reviews.
THESEAS OF TIME by D. Wallace PeachTailais a young woman who wants to make a difference. When she arrives at the inn,she has no idea just how much of a difference she is going to make…
Withher usual delicate touch and impressive descriptions, Ms. Peach has taken adifficult topic and brought a sobering reality to fantasy as she transports ayoung black woman back to the days of slavery in the fourth book of the HarborPointe series. I was very nervous while reading this story, not knowing whatTaila might encounter, but the author handled the situation deftly and didn’tput the reader into any untenable situations, which could have been easily donegiven the subject matter. It was an engrossing story with a positive ending andas with all of Ms. Peach’s stories a well- told tale.
Hereare just a few of Ms. Peach’s prose that enticed this reader.
‘Thedeck pitched to starboard on a rogue wave.’
‘Agray scratch of foggy Oregon coast lapsed in and out of view, its barren seastacks rising from a froth of breakers like Africa’s bull elephants.’
‘Hisgrip tightened on the rail, knuckles bloodless and tendons strung like riggingunder a heavy strain.’
Onceagain, D. Wallace Peach has produced a winner. THE SEAS OF TIMES is a greataddition to the series.
Available at Amazon
RATTLESNAKEby C. Lee McKenzieAhaunting time travel YA
He’sonly seventeen, but Jonah Guthrie has had his share of trouble. His dad hasbeen accused of embezzlement and disappeared. He has issues at school. Hissister Allie is a pain and his aunt Margaret, who is now their guardian, movesthem from New Hampshire to the dying town of Rattlesnake, Nevada—a place assinister as its name—where they’ve inherited a house that’s fallen into disuseand a silver mine that’s defunct. And if that’s not enough to deal with Jonahdiscovers the house comes with its own ghost.
Theghost is a beautiful young woman named Catherine who needs his help. Jonah isdrawn to her as she is to him. To help her he must find a way to clear her uncle’sname. A task that’s not only difficult, but dangerous as well.
Bothyoung people are trying to come to grips with family scandals. One in thepresent. One over a hundred years ago.
Ifound myself enthralled with this story from beginning to end. The author deftlyweaves the strands of past and present into an intriguing mystery that leavesthe reader wondering what’s going to happen next.
Ms.McKenzie’s tales never fail to entertain and Rattlesnake is no exception.
Available at Amazon
AFESTIVE JUXTAPOSITION by Paul StantonAbook to add to your Christmas reads.
Ona mission, the devil visits London Christmas Eve. He has a specific list offolks he wants to call on and his reasons for doing so may surprise you.
Aswe saunter through London with the devil, we meet the lost and the hopeless, thedegenerate, and those that have knowingly sold their souls. We are alsoreminded that Lucifer was once an angel.
Whilewe stroll, the author tosses us historical tidbits of the city that add a layerto the story. Then as Christmas Eve ends, so does this Christmas tale or so wethink. But the author has one more surprise waiting for us before the storyreaches its conclusion.
Ifound this read to be delightful. It held my attention from beginning to end.The voice was unique and gave a nontraditional twist to Satan.
Ifyou are mining for a new book, this one’s a definite gem. I’ll be keeping alook out for more stories by this author in the future.
Available at Amazon
THEDESTINATION by D. L. FinnInthe Harbor Pointe Series, it is now 1967 and best friends Lacey and Sandy are headingto the Pointe for a getaway vacation, unaware of the terror that awaits them asa killer lurks in the shadows.
Oncethe two friends arrive at the Inn, the reader is reconnected to characters fromBook 2. The author handles the reconnection in a seamless manner, capturing theendearing qualities of the previous characters.
Besidesbelievable characters, Ms. Finn’s descriptions are rich and highly visual. Andas an added bonus she gives the reader information about sea life. IE How totell the age of a sand dollar—by counting its rings—in one of her visuals.
The story is full of unforeseen twists and surprisingturns that keep the reader on his/her toes. All in all, a grand addition to theSeries.
Available at Amazon
