Author: Writing Sparkle

A weekend away, but there’s still a book review.
Coffee Blog

A weekend away, but there’s still a book review.

Writing Sparkle6 Comments

Welcome to book review twenty-one of fifty-three for this year’s virtual coffee shares. I’ve picked books that are related to the theme here at Brewing Coffee, Twisting Words & Breaking Pencils—coffee, books, and puzzles. SleighedAuthor T. LockhavenPublished in December 2019The publisher is Twisted Key Publishing, LLCAvailable in eBook (154 pages), Audiobook, and PaperbackCozy Mysteries (Books)… Continue reading A weekend away, but there’s still a book review.

An audiobook sample to sip with your coffee.
Coffee Blog

An audiobook sample to sip with your coffee.

Writing Sparkle11 Comments

Welcome to book review twenty of fifty-three for this year’s virtual coffee shares. I’ve picked books related to the Brewing Coffee, Twisting Words & Breaking Pencils theme: coffee, books, and puzzles. A Page of MurderAuthor Penny BrookePublished in March 2021Publisher is Independently PublishedAvailable in Kindle (170 pages) and Mass PaperbackAmateur Sleuths | Cozy Craft &… Continue reading An audiobook sample to sip with your coffee.

The drop cap.
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The drop cap.

Writing Sparkle2 Comments

The fancy first letter that differs from the rest of the text in a book has always been something I admire while reading a novel. I knew little about it, including what it was called or how it was done. When I started making formatting decisions for The Funny Side, I wanted to use that… Continue reading The drop cap.

An update over virtual coffee.
Coffee Blog

An update over virtual coffee.

Writing Sparkle5 Comments

Welcome to book review nineteen of fifty-three for this year’s virtual coffee shares. I’ve picked books related to the Brewing Coffee, Twisting Words & Breaking Pencils theme—coffee, books, and puzzles. Murder at a Cape Book Store Author Maddie DayPublished on August 22, 2023Publisher is Kensington CoziesAvailable in Kindle, Audio, Paperback, and Mass Market (288 pages)Private… Continue reading An update over virtual coffee.

What? Coffee in May already?
Coffee Blog

What? Coffee in May already?

Writing Sparkle12 Comments

Welcome to book review eighteen of fifty-three for this year’s virtual coffee shares. I’ve picked books that are related to the theme here at Brewing Coffee, Twisting Words & Breaking Pencils—coffee, books, and puzzles. Puzzle BoxAuthor Lisa AdairPublished in February 2023Publisher is FriesenPressAvailable in eBook (266 pages), Hardcover, and PaperbackMystery (Kindle Store) | Mystery (Books)… Continue reading What? Coffee in May already?

Year for a writer
A to Z Blogging

Year for a writer

Writing Sparkle4 Comments

I attended a webinar: “Hit Your Author Goals in 2022: 4 Strategies to Transform Your Business and Book Sales.” This was the first time I heard anybody speak about setting author goals. Writing a business plan and setting author goals was presented as something many authors fail to do. I didn’t start writing a business… Continue reading Year for a writer

X-ray view or, in this case, a peak behind the scenes
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X-ray view or, in this case, a peak behind the scenes

Writing Sparkle8 Comments

As I settle into my office to write, I will share this picture of my workspace. This is one place where this writing magic occurs. Here is a behind-the-scenes look at my creative process for the new urban fantasy series I’m world-building. I set this series in a fictional location. However, my inspiration for that… Continue reading X-ray view or, in this case, a peak behind the scenes

Writing Milestones
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Writing Milestones

Writing Sparkle8 Comments

Google defines a milestone as “an action or event marking a significant change or stage in development.” (sourced March 20, 2025) Some writing milestones: For me, I remember writing a story in grade school. I can’t remember the story itself, but I remember it involved a rose, blood, love, and murder. I remember illustrating the… Continue reading Writing Milestones