Karen’s Magic Review I found this at the same time I came across the Cinderella book I read and reviewed earlier. It’s not a retelling-of, which I thought at the time. I hadn’t read the title probably or the description. I only saw the glass slipper and that it was 121 pages long. What a… Continue reading Before the The Glass Slipper by Michelle Deerwester Dalrymple
Category: Novella
Cinderella – A Retelling with Strength and Courage (Courageous Heroine Fairy Tales Book 1) by Lisa Shea
Karen’s Magic Review On writing a post for National Fairy Tale Day, I looked up a few books to share. One that came up was this and it was just sixty-nine pages long, so I downloaded it. Immediately, I loved this retelling. The author’s style of writing really appealed to me. It followed the traditional… Continue reading Cinderella – A Retelling with Strength and Courage (Courageous Heroine Fairy Tales Book 1) by Lisa Shea
Beyond Rhubarb by Danielle Jacks
Karen’s Review It’s not often I read a story twice, but this one was part of an anthology and now it’s a stand alone book. Beyond Rhubarb is a short romantic story. It’s well written and cute. I liked it first time around, and liked it even more this time. The author is offering it… Continue reading Beyond Rhubarb by Danielle Jacks
Beyond Rhubarb by Danielle Jacks
Karen’s Magic Review It’s not often I read a story twice, but this one was part of an anthology and now it’s a stand alone book. Beyond Rhubarb is a short romantic story. It’s well written and cute. I liked it first time around, and liked it even more this time. The author is offering… Continue reading Beyond Rhubarb by Danielle Jacks
Magic Realism at its Best by Canadian Author, Mandy Eve Barnett
THE RYTHON SERIES Unaware he is a pawn in a vengeful plan, Guillem’s actions may release an evil witch from her entrapment.The famed troubadour attends the king’s court to recite a marvelous tale but his suspicions are raised by a strange servant. With the help of a wizened old woman, and her beautiful granddaughter, Guillem… Continue reading Magic Realism at its Best by Canadian Author, Mandy Eve Barnett
Best Book of the Year
I’ve had the honour of reading fifty-three books in 2021. Truly a record for me. Now I have to decide the most enjoyable one of the year, and what comes a close second and third There are some stand-out stories, and some I’ve not liked as much. There are long books and short ones, exciting,… Continue reading Best Book of the Year
A Different Kind of Christmas Story, Below Torrential Hill, a review
Karen’s Review A winner of the Electric Electra Books Novella Competition 2020, I had this on pre-order and hadn’t realised it was a Christmas story. It's a very deep, thought-provoking tale about 16-year-old Tristan and his family, and all set over the Christmas period. It takes you on an unusual journey with a comet blazing… Continue reading A Different Kind of Christmas Story, Below Torrential Hill, a review
A Different Kind of Christmas Story, Below Torrential Hill, a review
Karen’s Magic Review A winner of the Electric Electra Books Novella Competition 2020, I had this on pre-order and hadn’t realised it was a Christmas story. It's a very deep, thought-provoking tale about 16-year-old Tristan and his family, and all set over the Christmas period. It takes you on an unusual journey with a comet… Continue reading A Different Kind of Christmas Story, Below Torrential Hill, a review
A Partner in Crime by Tony McManus
Karen’s Magic Review I had forgotten how good short stories are. They really aren’t given enough credit. Partners in Crime is just 20 pages long. A neat short-to-the-point read. When done well like this one, it's very satisfying. I was always taught to write about what you know, and I know the author lives in… Continue reading A Partner in Crime by Tony McManus
Below Torrential Hill, a New Release by Jonathan Koven
Release Date: December 3rd, 2021 190 pages It’s Christmas, and strange occurrences are plaguing the small town of Torrential Hill: a supernatural comet, undead insects, exploding streetlights, and a presence luring people into the woods. But when the mother of Tristen—a wistful, fatherless sixteen-year-old boy—hears voices from the kitchen sink, all he can think of… Continue reading Below Torrential Hill, a New Release by Jonathan Koven
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