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Book Review: Elysium Tide
by James R. Hannibal publisher’s synopsis Dr. Peter Chesterfield is one of the Royal London Hospital’s top neurosurgeons. He is also a workaholic, ordered by his boss to take a week off to attend a medical symposium at the luxurious Elysium Grand on the island of Maui. While there, Peter pulls a woman with a…
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Writers’ Conferences Part Three: What to Bring
Whether or not you travel often, there a few things you might not think of to pack for a writers’ conference in addition to your normal packing list. Here are some extra things I recommend bringing with! *A notebook. Whether or not you’re a notetaker, bring a pen and paper. Trust me. You’ll likely end…
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Book Review: Breath of Bones
by Tricia and Nathan Goyer publisher’s synopsis When darkness falls, a new guardian emerges. Kateřina Dubová has always aspired to walk in her father’s footsteps as a respected journalist, and the Second World War presents a unique opportunity for her to prove her worth to the world. A tip about an assassination attempt on a…
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Writers’ Conferences Part Two: Practical Advice
Conferences can be scary, especially if you’re shy, quiet, or introverted. But that shouldn’t stop you from going. If I could do it, so can you. 😉 Here’s some advice for your conference experience. *It’s okay to be overwhelmed. Lots of people, lots of books, lots of advice, lots of stimulation—it’s a lot of take…
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Book Review: The Red Palace
by June Hur publisher’s synopsis Joseon (Korea), 1758. There are few options available to illegitimate daughters in the capital city, but through hard work and study, eighteen-year-old Hyeon has earned a position as a palace nurse. All she wants is to keep her head down, do a good job, and perhaps finally win her estranged father’s…
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Writers’ Conferences Part One: An Introduction
It’s summertime, and that means it’s writing conference season! So let’s chat about conferences. Who should go to a writers’ conference? Anyone who’s ready to make an investment in their writing, beginner and advanced alike. Conferences aren’t cheap. Travel, accommodations, and food add up quickly on top of the conference ticket. However, writing conferences are…
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Book Review: The Gingerbread Queen
by Carrie Anne Noble publisher’s synopsis Once upon a time, Gretel defeated the witch of the gingerbread cottage and saved Hansel. Now, she must face what the witch left behind… Germany, 1825. Thirteen years have passed since Gretel and her brother Hansel started new lives in a small town. She’s changed her name, lived quietly,…
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Book Review: In Want of a Suspect
by Tirzah Price publisher’s synopsis It is a truth universally acknowledged, that London’s first female solicitor in possession of the details of a deadly crime, must be in want of a suspect. The tenacious Lizzie Bennet has earned her place at Longbourn, her father’s law firm. Her work keeps her busy, but luckily she often…
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Book Review: A Time to Rise
by Nadine Brandes publisher’s synopsis What more can you sacrifice than your life? Parvin Blackwater is dead. At least…that’s what the Council—and the world—thinks. But her sacrifice tore down part of the Wall long enough to stir up hope and rebellion in the people. Now she will rise again. Strong, free, and fearless. Parvin and…
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Book Review: A Time to Speak
by Nadine Brandes publisher’s synopsis What happens when you live longer than you wanted to? Parvin Blackwater wanted to die, but now she’s being called to be a leader. The only problem is, no one wants to follow. The Council is using Jude’s Clock-matching invention to force “new-and-improved” Clocks on the public. Those who can’t…
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