The Darkest Night (Lords of the Underworld 1) by Gena Showalter My rating: 4 of 5 stars My book review of The Darkest Night: So many books, so little time. There are titles I want to read and get around to. Gena Showalter’s Lords of the Underworld series fell into that category until I got a recommendation from one of my readers. I decided… Read more →
Bits and Bobs for July: Book Trailer, Writing Retreat, Travel with Pets
Bits and Bobs is my monthly update featuring personal tidbits and writing news. Bits and Bobs for July… For the past forever years, July has meant vacation time at my house. July was the chosen month because it coincided with my husband’s annual treks to San Diego Comic-Con. But July also means stepping out the door is like visiting the surface of… Read more →
Book Review of A Court of Wings and Ruin
A Court of Wings and Ruin by Sarah J. Maas Fantasy/Romance/YA My rating: 4 of 5 stars My book review of A Court of Wings and Ruin: Yes, I read YA fantasy, and I’m happy to admit it. This is the third book in a series that has become a favorite, and the final installment didn’t disappoint. Mostly. The series premise revolves… Read more →
Bits and Bobs for June: Reading, Writing, and (Almost) a Retreat
Bits and Bobs is my monthly update featuring personal tidbits and writing news. Bits and Bobs for June… Wow, has it been hot. Summer crashed into the year with a fiery bang, featuring temperatures in my area of 107 and thereabouts. But I’m taking it in stride, because summer means… The writing retreat is coming! July 17, folks…that’s when the family… Read more →
Movie Review of Guardians of the Galaxy 2
Review of Guardians of the Galaxy 2 Movie (Image courtesy of Wikipedia) There are movies that make you smile for the sheer joy of watching them. The Guardians of the Galaxy franchise definitely fits the bill for me. Packed with action, great music, and plenty of cheesy camp humor, I was entertained from start to finish (right to the end of… Read more →