Celebrating the release of Winter’s Kiss, I’m sharing a couple of book club questions. Book club questions Winter’s Kiss Did you like the fact that Natalie already knew a lot about folklore before the magic happens? Did you see the similarities between actual climate change issues and the story? What do you think of Stephen? …
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Author Interview: Kingdom Come Series by @authorcecelia #YoungAdultFantasy #AuthorInterview
Today I have author friend Cecelia Earl over for an interview. I did this interview back in August 2018 when “When Fire Rains Down” had just been released — everything about the Kingdom Come series is at the end of the interview. The Interview What inspired you to write this book? I started the series …
The Odyssey of a YA Fantasy Author @ElleCardy #yalit #guestpost
Today I have a special guest for you. Thanks for having me today, Ronel. A long time ago… There was a girl who wrote stories. She had big dreams and little understanding of what it takes to get published. She wrote and wrote and wrote…and gave up because none of the hooks she cast got …
Book Review: When Ash Rains Down by @authorcecelia #bookreview #YoungAdult
I read this book a while back and thought readers of my blog would like it. She thought demons didn’t exist. She was so, so wrong. Julia’s hardcore. She has no time for childhood nonsense like fairytales and romance–literally. She’s too busy getting straight A’s and working two jobs to get her family out of …
Book Review: The Seeking by @MarlenaFrank #BookReview #DarkFantasy
I signed up for an ARC when I saw the premise for this new book by Marlena on Instagram. About the Book Beware the Gray People Each Seeking, the magic that protects the town of Carra must be renewed, which means the children of the Exalted Family must go into hiding. Whether through disguise or …
Book Review: Fallen Princeborn: Chosen by @jeanleesworld #BookReview #Faeries #Fantasy
I’m so excited that the next installment in the Fallen Princeborn series is released. I shared my review of the first book with you here. About the Book CHARLOTTE’S FAMILY MAY NO LONGER REMEMBER HER NAME, BUT HER ENEMIES WILL NEVER FORGET. Charlotte just wanted to start a new life with her sister Anna out …
Book Review: Well of Ash by @ElleCardy #fantasy #yalit
I got the chance to read an ARC of Elle Cardy’s newest book and absolutely enjoyed it. Look out for a guest post by the author later this month. About the book: If the whispers call your name, run!Seventeen-year-old Ashina has more in common with an untamed fire lizard than the people who are supposed …
Achieving Kick-Ass Goals #IWSG
It’s the first Wednesday of a new month and thus time for another posting of the Insecure Writer’s Support Group. Heads up: this is my last IWSG for the year as I take December off from all work to rejuvenate for another year’s productivity. Once upon a time, I would say: “I love goals: I …
Book Review: Nail Your Novel series by @Roz_Morris #bookreview #writetip
Writers regularly talk about their favourite writing books. I thought I’d share reviews on mine from one author. Troubleshooting your fictional characters? Inventing a new person for your novel? This on-the-go checklist will help you hit the ground running. More than 100 master tips from an expert editor, fiction ghostwriter and writing coach whose sales …
Book Club Questions: Queen of Nightmares #books #fantasy #humour
Celebrating the release of Queen of Nightmares, I’m sharing a couple of book club questions. Book club questions Queen of Nightmares How did you like Mab’s life before her vacation? Did you see the similarities between actual work practices and the story? What do you think of Mab? What do you think about the people …