A to Z Blogging

Dream Library

For as long as I can remember, I have dreamed of having a library in my house. Certain library details have remained the same: built-in bookshelves, a sliding ladder, and my favourite books lining the shelves. I think a window with a window seat would be cozy. I like the idea of cuddling up by… Continue reading Dream Library

Coffee Blog

Spring Break Coffee

Welcome to book review fourteen of fifty-three for this year’s Virtual Coffee Shares. I picked books related to the theme at Brewing Coffee, Twisting Words & Breaking Pencils: coffee, books, and puzzles. The Absent Author: A to Z MysteriesAuthor Ron RoyPublished in September 1997The publisher is Random House Books for Young Readers (Illustrated Edition).Available in… Continue reading Spring Break Coffee

A to Z Blogging

Community—I am grateful for your support

Today’s post is a thank you, to you, my writing community. Many things get easier when you have support, and writing isn’t different. I’m grateful for the stories you share about your writing journeys, the conversations we have about the craft, and your support with my writing voyage. Best of luck with whatever writing project… Continue reading Community—I am grateful for your support

A to Z Blogging

Bucket list, author-style

What is an author-style bucket list? It’s a list of experiences or achievements an author hopes to accomplish. It can include books you want to write, worlds you want to build, characters you want to create, places you want to visit, and other goals you’d like to achieve. This is my author’s bucket list: What… Continue reading Bucket list, author-style

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Author Advertising

I love being an author. Writing, creating worlds, and editing manuscripts are my favourite things activities. Getting those stories published is an amazing feeling, but part of what fuels all that is the desire to share those books with readers. In my opinion, there lies the hardest part of the battle—visibility. How do readers find… Continue reading Author Advertising

Coffee Blog

Java, book reviews, and more—Weekend Coffee Share

Welcome to book review thirteen of fifty-three for this year’s virtual coffee shares. I’ve picked books related to the Brewing Coffee, Twisting Words & Breaking Pencils themes—coffee, books, and puzzles. Death by Pumpkin Spice Author Alex EricksonPublished in September 2016Publisher is KensingtonAvailable in eBook, Audio, Audio CD, and Mass Market (320 pages)Private Investigator Mysteries (Books)… Continue reading Java, book reviews, and more—Weekend Coffee Share

Coffee Blog

Coffee and book review 12 of 53.

Welcome to book review twelve 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. Coffee Magic for the Modern WitchAuthor Elsie WildPublished in October 2023Publisher is Ulysses PressAvailable in eBook and Hardcover (192 pages)New Age Fortune Telling | Witchcraft… Continue reading Coffee and book review 12 of 53.

Coffee Blog

Books: a review and an update during our virtual coffee date.

Welcome to book review eleven 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. Spellbound in the Stacks: Spellbound in ThistletonAuthor K. IwancioPublished in September 2023Independently PublishedAvailable in eBook (232 pages), and PrintFantasy Romance… Continue reading Books: a review and an update during our virtual coffee date.

A to Z Blogging

Subject of talk

April is when the A-to-Z blog challenge occurs, which means it’s the time of year for theme reveal. Previous year’s themes: My previous year’s posts are at this link: A-to-Z earlier years. This year I’m focusing on writing, but not formally. My posts will include things like sneak peeks, tools, quotes, and upcoming events .… Continue reading Subject of talk

Coffee Blog

Coffee, books, and puzzles

Welcome to book review ten 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. Southern Magic: Sweet Tea Witch MysteriesAuthor Amy BoylesPublished in April 2018The publisher is LadyBug Books LLCAvailable in eBook (180 pages),… Continue reading Coffee, books, and puzzles