Where did I find it: having read Hangman’s Revenge and Project Pandora written co authored by Sim Alec Sanford, I wanted to read one of his stories. What I liked: the imagination of the author. This is a well constructed story with some great characters. I liked how the author imagined such a dark side… Continue reading Book Review of Welcome to Denver Falls
I love free books and if you do, here is a list. My life has been taken over by Crystals. I am so addicted to them and I just love them. This is a high quality clear quartz sphere with a huge … April 2023 Free eBooks – 1st to 15th
This blog began over seven years ago when I simply posted reviews for every book I read. However, it was when I joined Norns Triad Publications that I learnt how to do it properly. These days it’s a mixture of book reviews and articles. So instead of having a conversation in my head, I write… Continue reading Oh, That’s Right, I’m Busy!
When I was in my twenties we followed a band around. The guitarist, Eric, was a friend of my husbands’. They would practice in the room of a local amateur football club, and we’d go there to watch. Eric told me he’d written a song using my name. I was thrilled. Of all the songs… Continue reading Well, I didn’t see that coming!
Crystals are becoming more popular, but what do you know about them? Sahara Foley has a great series on the Norns Triad Publications bog where her passion for them really comes through. In my last post about crystals, I went over the four most common types. Today, I will be showing you the more uncommon… Continue reading Books and Crystals
Where did I find it: on Amazon. I wanted to read an exciting apocalyptic book. Having read the author before, I went to see what else he had. What I liked: how I was immediately plunged into the action. From the getgo the adrenaline pumped and I couldn’t find a gap to close the book… Continue reading Book Review of Safe Haven, Rise of the Rams (Book 1) by Christopher Artinian
Where did I find it: I saw the third book in the series reviewed on jmnorthup.com. They are short reads, so I thought I’d jump into book one. What I liked: that it was a good story all rolled into approximately ninety-three pages. Willow, the main character finds a body on her property. She then… Continue reading Book Review of Pushing up Daisies by Katherine Hayton
The #100wordstory is just that, exactly one hundred words long. If you have a story that fits this criteria. Email me, I would love to feature you. Alec Turner recalled the cold, wet, windy November night that he, Johnnie, Greg, and Heather, Harvard law students, all founded the Whisky-Jacks Society in a Boston cellar-bar called, Rick’s Dive-Bar. The… Continue reading 100 Word Story #23 The Whisky-JACKS by Tony McManus
Where did I find it: last August I decided to read only books written by someone called Julie. I didn’t get round to reading this one. What I liked: life on the road with a rock band. We saw it all through Campbell’s eyes. She eventually becomes the group’s official photographer. I liked her relationship… Continue reading Book Review of He’s With The Band by Julie Stone
News from Karen’s Writing Desk Each month end, I’ll send out my hot off the press news as if it were a newsletter. They are never complete without a few selected books from authors I’ve read and enjoyed. It’s been an exciting month as I’m working with my editor Julie, on my new release that… Continue reading Hot off the Press #4 April
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