Becoming a Duology When I first wrote Dragon Speakers I thought it was a stand-alone book, but I left an opening at the end to write more. I moved on to other stories until several readers asked for more story. After considering the world and Gwendolyn’s story, I realized there was more. I put together […]
Best Books I Read in 2022
My Best Reads in 2022 I haven’t posted in a few months. This is a list of the best books I read last year. Feel free not to agree with me. Here goes. . . Fantasy #1: “The Justice of Kings” by Richard Swan The blurb made me want to read the book. Swan’s masterful […]
Coming Soon: Saving Elijah, League of the Daring #2
Saving Elijah (League of the Daring #2) I’m excited to announce that “Saving Elijah” the second book in my League of the Daring series is finished and the publication date is set: February 16, 2023. The ebook is on pre-order right now. Here’s the link if you want to pre-order a copy. This book was […]
Eversion: A Puzzle and a Solution
Who? What? Where? When? Why? If you decide to read Alastair Reynolds’ new science fiction book Eversion, you’ll be asking yourself questions most of the way through the story. Imagine David Tennant saying, “What?” That might become your favorite question. Did I like the book? Yes, I loved it. I moved from “what in the […]
“A Truth to Lie For”: Historical Thriller
Ready for a Mystery/Thriller? I’m hooked. “A Truth to Lie For” is gripping, suspenseful, and unputdownable. “A Truth to Lie For” by Anne Perry is the fourth book in the Elena Standish series, and it’s the first book I’ve read in the series. It works as a standalone. This is historical thriller with plenty of […]
“The Elegant Escapade”: Enola Holmes to the Rescue
I Admit it: I Love Enola Holmes Why do I love her? Because she’s intelligent, independent, gutsy, funny, and cares about people. Because these books are delightful, fun, and often serious. Because growing up I loved reading Sherlock Holmes novels. In those teen years, what I missed were female protagonists. I would have treasured these […]