Lately, I have been very interested in reading books told in verse particularly because the story is told to highlight specific parts of the characters lives. A Time To Dance is a riveting story of Veda, a young dancer, a prodigy of the ancient dance form of Bharatanatyam. We explore Veda’s life as a dancer, how … More REVIEW: A Time To Dance by Padma Venkatraman
This is the second book I review by S.C. Eston, the first for his debut THE BURDEN OF THE PROTECTOR and guys I had to wait two years for a second book, all’s good because it was worth the wait. I am a fan of high fantasy, epic fantasy, dark fantasy, science-fiction fantasy…all things … More REVIEW: The Conclave by S.C. Eston
These are the first words I write for 2019. It’s been a pretty relaxed day, I have done nothing but the things that I want to do, and I am glad! It’s been a while since I’ve had a day like today. The holidays are over although the holiday cheer is still around … More Writing and Beyond 2019 Here We Go
December is nearly gone! November, I can’t even remember it flew by me so quickly. I participated in NaNoWriMo as I have been doing in the last two years and I WON this year. Finally. So what was it? I finished a rough first draft of short stories that would be a companion to my … More So long December (writing updates)
It is inevitable to notice how much contrast there was in in the lives of Mary Queen of Scots and Queen Elizabeth I. How much women in their time fought for the power to be heard. If you’re wondering how these rival queens are related here’s the quick guide. Mary Queen of Scots’ grandmother was … More Review: Mary Queen of Scots
Hello there *waves from couch*. It’s that time of year you guys, the holidays are practically here. I can’t believe November is almost over if you’re doing NaNoWriMo week 3 is about to start and Thanksgiving is just around the corner. Oh my! The days start to run together and you’re trying to do all … More A Writer’s Care Package
In the past few months, I have been diligently revising, editing and rewriting my story through a series of drafts. There is still work that needs to be done. Each time I sit down to work I make a commitment to make it better. Each time I reread a chapter I discover how much I … More Revising, Rewriting, and Editing
Let’s start with how this is the closest comic to movie Marvel film to date. Last night I was part of a group who got to see an advanced screening of the movie out this Friday, October 5, and I will say that the general consensus was that Sony and Marvel stayed close to … More Review: Venom
Last weekend I attended the North Texas SCBWI Conference and here’s what I learned. Conferences are important to attend. You not only get to meet and chat with other writers who are at different stages in their writing journey, but there are craft and industry workshops that are super helpful. You can sign up … More North Texas SCBWI
About the Book: Kissed Off by Tellulah Darling Genre: YA romantic comedy/adventure She’s hell-bent on revenge. He’s desperate for adventure. Now the only question is: does this count as a date? Sixteen-year-old Reiko Mori’s family has clashed with the Markows in a clandestine search for the famed Lover’s Kiss Ruby, ever since their ancestors killed … More Book Blitz- Kissed Off by Tellulah Darling
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