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In compliance with the current FTC disclosure rules for bloggers who review products I would like you to know the following: Most books reviewed here are provided by publishers, authors or their representatives, or were requested by me via third party services such a NetGalley or Edelweiss. You should assume the books I review are provided to me free of charge unless I state otherwise in the review post.
Tag Archives: Book Reviews
The reviews are arriving!
As the release date of Marionette nears, the early reviews are arriving. Sending a novel to reviewers is nerve-racking. Each time I send one, I close my eyes when I hit send and hope for the best, but prepare myself … Continue reading
Posted in Announcements
Tagged Advance Reviews, Book Reviews, LGBT Novels, Marionette, New Release, T. B. Markinson, Young Adult
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Upcoming Book Reviews
It’s that time again: to announce the next review batch. Here are the books I’ll be reading and reviewing soon. Trusted by Taylor L. Stimac: When fifteen year old Tegan Summers catches the eye of local radio personality Rake Johnson, … Continue reading
Review: Minutes Before Sunset by Shannon A Thompson
When I received a free copy of this novel I was excited to read it. The book did not let me down. But first, here’s the Goodreads synopsis: She was undoubtedly a shade, but I didn’t know her. Eric Welborn … Continue reading
Posted in Book Reviews
Tagged Book Reviews, Minutes Before Sunset, Paranormal, Review, Shades, Shannon A Thompson, Young Adult
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Review: Broken Star by Joann Lee
Happy weekend! Today I’m reviewing Broken Star by my writing buddy, Joann Lee. Here’s the synopsis from Goodreads: From the outside looking in, Lynn Feoras seemingly has everything a woman could desire. With numerous platinum selling CDs, lavish homes, and … Continue reading
Posted in Book Reviews
Tagged Book Reviews, Broken Star, Fiction, Goodreads, Joann Lee, Lesbian Romance, Reviews
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Review: Dancing in Heaven by Christine M. Grote
Now that I’m officially moved and the majority of the boxes are unpacked it’s time I get back to business. Reviews, reviews, and more reviews. Today’s gem is Dancing in Heaven. Here’s the synopsis from Goodreads: Dancing in Heaven is … Continue reading
Posted in Book Reviews
Tagged Amazon, Book Reviews, Christine M Grote, Dancing in Heaven, Goodreads, Memoirs
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Weekly Round-Up
I want to say thank you to three bloggers who were kind enough to read my novel and to write reviews on their blogs, Amazon, and Goodreads. When I decided to self-publish my biggest fear was people wouldn’t be able … Continue reading
Review: A Republic of Wolves. A City of Ghosts
The author sent me a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. The synopsis on Goodreads: A woman struggles to survive in the besieged city of Madrid during the Spanish Civil War. It’s 1940 and María lives … Continue reading
A Few Announcements
Happy Monday everyone. I had grand plans this past weekend, which involved a lot of reading and relaxing. My washing machine had a different idea in mind and decided it was the best time to flood my kitchen. Oh well, … Continue reading
Posted in Announcements
Tagged A Woman Lost, Book Launch, Book Releases, Book Reviews, Cloaked in Fur, Dangled Carat, Feeling Beachie, T. F. Walsh
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Why I Self-Published
When I first mentioned that I was thinking of self-publishing my first novel on my blog, 50 Year Project, I received a lot of advice and opinions. Some were gung-ho about self-publishing and some were adamantly opposed. One person said … Continue reading
Posted in Self-Publishing
Tagged A Woman Lost, Amazon, Book reviewers, Book Reviews, Challenges, Cover Artists, David Gaughran, Editors, Goodreads, How to Market a Book, Indie Publishing, Indie Writers, Joanna Penn, Let's Get Digital, Let's Get Visible, Promotion, Publishers, Self-Promotion, Self-Publishing, Self-Publishing Myths, T. B. Markinson, Traditional Publishing, Traditional Publishing Myths, Word of Mouth
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