Welcome to the thirty-second book review of fifty-three. As you know, I used to provide freelance book reviews to several review companies. It was a great experience that introduced me to new authors and their wonderful books. Each week this year, I’m opening my Weekend Coffee shares with a link to a review I’ve provided.… Continue reading Notes Beside the Coffee Cup
Tag: Magic
Do you prefer to read or listen to your books?
Vizard is available in audiobook format. Tracy Parsons did a lovely job narrating. You can listen to a sample below. Audible Spotify Google Play Everand Audiobooks
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Vizard by Shari Marshall | Award-Winning Urban Fantasy
Vizard by Shari Marshall is an award-winning urban fantasy prequel to The Ember Files. Follow thirteen-year-old Juniper Berry as magic, danger, and a brutal attack force her into a world she never knew existed.
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Ember Stone: Book One
The Ember Stone: Book One of The Ember Files by Shari Marshall is an urban fantasy novel filled with magic, mystery, danger, and unexpected romance. Follow Kori Ember as she enters a magical world at war and discovers that her unusual existence may hold the key to her sister’s survival. The Ember Stone: Book One… Continue reading Ember Stone: Book One
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Zaffer
Zaffer. This is a sneak peek word. What is zaffer? Google defines it as “impure cobalt oxide, formerly used to make smalt and blue enamels.” (sourced March 22, 2025) All I am going to say is that it has something to do with the magic system in the new fantasy series I am working on.… Continue reading Zaffer
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The Lost Book
“Rascally missing book!” I grumble, acknowledging that it’s my fault for bringing home a book from the enchantment library. A library with dim lighting cast by floating lights. The old book smell is intense, and the shelving is medieval in appearance. It’s an irresistible building. Regardless, it’s a wonder the book was on the shelf… Continue reading The Lost Book
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Obscure Book Review
Obscure: Ghostmarker Book 1 Author: Krista WalshPublished in 2022.Publisher is Raven’s Quill Press.Available in eBook and paperback (print length 487 pages)Historical Thrillers | Supernatural Thrillers | Spy Thrillers Krista drew me in for as an advance reader with an advertisement for her book that read something to the effect of, “Drinking coffee and kicking ass.”… Continue reading Obscure Book Review
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Marshmallow – This post offers a teaser for my upcoming novel.
2022 A to Z posts have been reserved for descriptive 100 word posts. However, today’s post is a modified excerpt from Chapter 18 of “The Ember Files.” “…His soft skinned hands are pushing and pulling a gummy thread of magic. I goggle at him when he bobs his head down and takes a bite of… Continue reading Marshmallow – This post offers a teaser for my upcoming novel.
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Peeking from the shadows
This year I am writing a novel. You might have read my post titled “Establishing Context” where I was talking a bit about whether I should write a prologue or not. Well, I decided to play around with it a bit and this week I was hoping for some feedback on my rough idea of… Continue reading Peeking from the shadows
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Photo Prompt 2020 Week 3: Strange Shadows
The rules are simple. Use this image as a prompt to create a post and reference back here. You can come back and share by posting your link in the comment section below. That’s it! Can’t wait to view your posts… I call this photograph "The Mushrooms and Mountains Prompt." I took the photograph when… Continue reading Photo Prompt 2020 Week 3: Strange Shadows
Brewing Coffee, Twisting Words & Breaking Pencils 