Who else is ready for a mirthful May? Right, now you're probably thinking, "Mirthful? Really?" Yep. That's what happens when my alliteration skills aren't on point. Anyway, let's get down to this month's update. I'm going to be up-front here: my April wasn't as productive as I'd hoped it would be. Before I explain why,... Continue Reading →
Cover reveal: Pitcher Plant: A Pacific Northwest Suspense, by Melissa Eskue Ousley
The relationship between a cover and book summary can have more of an effect on a potential reader than a lot of people realize. Sure, they both have to be great in their own right. But their they also need to come together to create a cohesive theme or vibe, rather than contradict each other.... Continue Reading →
Wednesday links: Agent stats
I love regularly reading tips and advice articles in certain subjects — particularly writing and publishing. I don’t always need the information right then, but I know that it’ll eventually come in handy. Or at least, I hope it will. I know there are a lot of other people out there who feel the same... Continue Reading →
Cover reveal: Quincey Wolfe’s Glass Vault, by Candace Robinson
I don't know about you, but mysterious or suspenseful book summaries tend to hook me more easily than any others. And I don't mean just a general story question; I mean the type of question that leaves me wondering if lives are at stake. Quinsey Wolfe's Glass Vault, by Candace Robinson, fits that description perfectly.... Continue Reading →
Book recommendation: The Boy Next Door, by Meg Cabot
There are some authors that a book-lover just can't help going back to. Or a lot of authors, depending on the book-lover in question. I'm no exception to that, and one of my favourite authors is Meg Cabot. There are many things about Cabot's writing that appeal to me, but I won't get into that... Continue Reading →
