Coffee Blog

The Book of Chaos and a dog of chaos, too.

Welcome to book review fifty of fifty-two 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. The Book of ChaosThe author is Jessica RenwickPublished on October 20, 2018The publisher is Starfell PressAvailable in eBook, Audiobook, Hardcover, and Paperback (256 pages)Children’s Paranormal… Continue reading The Book of Chaos and a dog of chaos, too.

Coffee Blog

Flipping the cards—tarot, books, and puzzles

Welcome to book review forty-five of fifty-two 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. Death by Caramel MacchiatoThe author is Alex EricksonPublished in November 2024The publisher is Kensington CoziesAvailable in eBook, Audiobook, Audio CD, and Mass Market (304 pages)Private… Continue reading Flipping the cards—tarot, books, and puzzles

Coffee Blog

A weekend of food.

Welcome to book review forty-one of fifty-two 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. Death by Hot CocoaThe author is Alex EricksonPublished in September 2022The publisher is Kensington CoziesAvailable in eBook (92 pages), AudiobookWomen Sleuth Mystery | Holiday Mysteries… Continue reading A weekend of food.

Coffee Blog

Books, campfires, and other things.

Welcome to book review thirty 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. The Pumpkin Spice CaféAuthor Laurie GilmorePublished in August 2023Publisher is One More ChapterAvailable in eBook, Audiobook, and Paperback (384 pages)Clean and… Continue reading Books, campfires, and other things.

Coffee Blog

Summer activities and coffee.

Welcome to book review twenty-eight 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. Coffee Shop GirlAuthor Katie CrossPublished in October 2020Publisher is KC WritingAvailable in eBook, Audio, and Paperback (281 pages)Clean & Wholesome Romance… Continue reading Summer activities and coffee.

A to Z Blogging

Tools and resources

Having resources while writing a book is a big help. When I first started writing, I didn’t have any, and I didn’t know where to look to find them. Once I found tools, I wasn’t sure which to invest in. So, these are a few of the tools and resources I found and tried. One… Continue reading Tools and resources

A to Z Blogging

Habits of a reader: how do you pick your next novel?

I’ve loved reading for as long as I can remember. My habit of reading isn’t going away, but the patterns and routines around it have changed. I spent hours roaming the bookstore, coffee in hand, combing the shelves, searching for my next favourite read. As full-time work, a husband, dogs, and children became part of… Continue reading Habits of a reader: how do you pick your next novel?

A to Z Blogging

Gratitude

Things that I am thankful for as a writer: The blank page:What?Why?The possibilities are endless. I start each day with fresh and new. I can create what I want every day, from worlds to characters, creatures, adventures, and so on. Love of books:“Reading gives us someplace to go when we have to stay where we… Continue reading Gratitude

Writing

Into the pages

All my life I’ve escaped into books. The words on the page calling out with the promise of great adventures, mysteries, revealed secrets, heroes, villains and creatures beyond imagination. As I sink into the pages I travel through the world of creativeness into regions unknown. By Shari Marshall – 2019