Welcome to the twelfth 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 Books and the psychic fair
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Let’s enjoy a magical coffee
Welcome to the ninth book review of fifty-three. As you know, I provide freelance book reviews to several review companies. It has been a great experience, introducing 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. Reviews are… Continue reading Let’s enjoy a magical coffee
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Coffee and book reviews?
Welcome to book review twenty-four of fifty-three for this year’s virtual coffee shares. I’ve picked books related to the theme here at Brewing Coffee, Twisting Words & Breaking Pencils—coffee, books, and puzzles. Meet Me at the Cupcake CafeAuthor Jenny ColganPublished in April 2011Publisher is HachetteAvailable in eBook, Audiobook, Hardcover, and Paperback (456 pages)Workplace Processes &… Continue reading Coffee and book reviews?
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Writing Milestones
Google defines a milestone as “an action or event marking a significant change or stage in development.” (sourced March 20, 2025) Some writing milestones: The first completed piece of writing. Sharing a piece or pieces of writing. The first feedback. The first public sharing like an online publication. The first lengthy piece of writing is… Continue reading Writing Milestones
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My favourite: coffee, books, and puzzles.
Welcome to book review seventeen of fifty-three for this year’s virtual coffee shares. I’ve picked books related to the theme at Brewing Coffee, Twisting Words & Breaking Pencils—coffee, books, and puzzles. Death by EspressoAuthor Alex EricksonPublished in June 2018Publisher is KensingtonAvailable in eBook, Audio, Audio CD, and Mass Market (288 pages)Private Investigator Mysteries (Books) |… Continue reading My favourite: coffee, books, and puzzles.
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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?
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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
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Fan Question
There are a lot of different questions fans might ask their favourite authors. They fall into various categories: inspiration, motivation, development, writing tips and advice, etc. Today, though, I went a different way. Here is my question, which I will also answer: If you could invite any five authors—living or deceased—to dinner, who would you… Continue reading Fan Question
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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
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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
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