I ended 2023 reading some great books thanks to the Publishers Weekly (PW) Grab a Galley promotion. I was happily surprised by the books I won. Just Snow Already! is available now: the others are available for pre-order. My links are amazon associate links. I give each of these books Five Stars!! Children’s books JustContinue reading “Exciting and Fun Reads For 2024”
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Craft Book Review: The Linchpin Writer: Crafting Your Novel’s Key Moments
The Linchpin Writer: Crafting Your Novel’s Key Moments by John Matthew Fox is the best book I have received from the Library Thing Early Reviewers Program. I am so glad I can share this book with you to finish up this year. I highly recommend it for writers and everyone who enjoys reading. Why IContinue reading “Craft Book Review: The Linchpin Writer: Crafting Your Novel’s Key Moments”
Poetry Book Review: One Thousand Good Answers by Sarah Herrin
In anticipation of National Poetry Writing Month kicking off tomorrow, I thought I would share my thoughts on a book of poetry I recently enjoyed. Why I picked it up: I received a free e-book version of One Thousand Good Answers by Sarah Herrin from the publisher through the Library Thing early reviewers program. MyContinue reading “Poetry Book Review: One Thousand Good Answers by Sarah Herrin”
Library Thing Early Reviewers
I joined Library Thing when I created an author page for Gator McBumpypants Hears a Scary Noise. They have a selection of books each month that you can choose from to potentially win in exchange for review. In all these years I have never won, but they recently revamped their system. This month I wonContinue reading “Library Thing Early Reviewers”
Craft Book Review: Write Your Book In A Flash by Dan Janal
Write Your Book In A Flash by Dan Janal published by TCK Publishing is intended to guide professionals through writing a business-oriented non-fiction book, but has many useful tips for fiction writers as well. I recommend this book for everyone who is thinking about writing a book. Why I picked it up: I received an emailContinue reading “Craft Book Review: Write Your Book In A Flash by Dan Janal”
D is for Duende and a Double Dose of Dufresne
duende: noun – 1. a goblin; demon; spirit 2. charm; magnetism Bonus word: dejecta: noun – feces; excrement Azalea Petals It was a shame to cover up those voluptuous curves in that floral tent of a mumu such a contrast to the white hood and robe silently hanging in the padlockedContinue reading “D is for Duende and a Double Dose of Dufresne”
Craft Book Review: Story Fix
Story Fix: Transform Your Novel from Broken to Brilliant by Larry Brooks is intended to help authors “reinvigorate” rejected novels, but I found it lacking in tangible instruction and full of discouragement. Why I picked it up: I was looking through Writing Voice: The Complete Guide to Creating a Presence on the Page and EngagingContinue reading “Craft Book Review: Story Fix”
Craft Book Review: The Magic Words by Cheryl B. Klein
The Magic Words: Writing Great Books for Children and Young Adults by Cheryl B. Klein is a great book for writers who are ready to take their manuscript to the next level. As an editor for Scholastic, Cheryl has experience that makes her an authority on the subject of revision and editing MG and YAContinue reading “Craft Book Review: The Magic Words by Cheryl B. Klein”
Beware The Creeping Nouns
I am reading A Writer’s Coach: The Complete Guide to Writing Strategies That Work by Jack Hart. Though it is geared toward journalism, the information is useful and inspiring for my fiction. One sign of a skilled writer is avoiding redundancy. Mr. Hart uses the analogy of felling a tree. The skilled woodsman takes efficientContinue reading “Beware The Creeping Nouns”
Booklist: Finding Books To Get Excited About
During my last visit to the library–on my mad hunt for middle grade fiction represented by agents I want to query–I happened upon Booklist, a magazine full of book reviews from the American Library Association. I browsed the magazine and noticed it also had a web component booklistonline.com. Though that site wants you toContinue reading “Booklist: Finding Books To Get Excited About”
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