Today I have the author of Sweet Bliss- Helena Rac, here to talk about finding your passion. (a topic that I love hearing about) Find Your Passion … then Follow It “How did you ever find the time to write your novel?” is one of the questions people ask when I tell them that my […]
The Shakespeare Conspiracy is an action thriller that is very much in the vein of The DaVinci Code. Except, for fans of the playwright, William Shakespeare. (obviously.) I loved that the author, Jeffrey Hunter McQuain is an actual expert on William Shakespeare. I thought that was evident from the writing and plot. I loved the […]
Describe Never Never in a Tweet (140 characters or less) Trapped in Neverland, in love with Tiger Lily who loves another, obsessed with going home. The story of Capt. Hook What do you think is the hardest part of writing a retelling? I’d say the hardest part for me was that I REALLY wanted to […]
My first post (found here) got such a good reception that I decided to do it again. I’m not sure how frequently I will do these, but they will just be a random collection of things that I am currently obsessed with. Instagram I am totally loving my instagrams. Yes, I said it plural on […]
Why Young Adult Books are so Addictive: Then and Now By Christine Bailey If you haven’t read J.D Salinger’s The Catcher in the Rye, you’re missing out. Arguably the first young adult novel, Catcher sets the stage for other teen protagonists dealing with the adolescent angst we’ve come to love in today’s novels. Or maybe […]
How do you talk about a book that just shattered all of your expectations in the most unexpected ways? I feel like quoting big brother while reviewing The 5th Wave, saying “expect the unexpected”. This book felt totally new to me and, I think that was what I loved most about it. I decided to […]
1. Describe A Wicked Thing in a Tweet (140 characters or less) The story of what happens after Sleeping Beauty wakes up. 2. What do you think is the hardest part of writing a retelling? Finding the balance between the traditional story and your own ideas. I’ve definitely read retellings that seemed to be held […]
We’re celebrating the release of Just Close Enough by Elizabeth Marx! Check out the excerpt, teasers, and tour giveaway! Title: Just Close Enough (Alabama Secrets Series #2) Author: Elizabeth Marx Mature NA Contemporary Romance A man out for revenge… When Alexander Volkow raced into Crossroads, Alabama and bought up half of Broad Street, the entire […]
Welcome to my stop on the Twelve Days of New Adult Giveaway Hop. This giveaway is international! I have loved New Adult from the moment it first emerged as a new genre. So for this hop, I am going to showcase some of my favorite new adult reads, and one winner can grab a copy […]
Have you guys heard of these Put Me in the Story books? I think they are the perfect gift idea for young kids. You can personalize the book to be about your child/niece/student/friend. It is so cute. I just heard about them this year, and I really wanted to share it with you because they […]