Archive for July 2023
Don’t Be Silent: An Interview with Micki Berthelot Morency
Author Micki Berthelot Morency is an author to watch. Her writing skillfully weaves character development with plot and setting, and she approaches difficult topics with grace. Her debut novel, The Island Sisters, which released earlier this year with BHC press, is a poignant look into four lives, all affected by domestic violence. The story was…
Read MoreDear Audiobook Narrator
Dear Audiobook Narrator, I’ve recently begun to listen to audiobooks, almost exclusively. My eyes have gotten tired from so many hours on the computer, and I also have a cataract developing in each eye (to be dealt with later this summer). Listening to audiobooks allows my eyes the rest they need and deserve. More importantly,…
Read More15: Birthday Mad Libs
Dear Melina, Holy shit, what can I say? Maybe I shouldn’t start a letter like that, especially a birthday one, but your mouth is pretty much as awful as mine, so I’m going with my gut here. It’s been a year, hasn’t it? That might truly be an understatement, but these days, it’s the best…
Read MoreKeely’s Done It Again!
Have you ever asked yourself what defines a romance novel? My guess is no, and if you’re new around here, you might wonder why I’d be asking the question in the first place. MasterClass writes that “a romance novel is a work of extended prose fiction with a theme of love.” When writers tackle romance, we…
Read MoreNo Choice but to Be Strong: An Interview with Roxana Trabulsi
Earlier in the year, a delightful email landed in my inbox from author Roxana Trabulsi. She’d received my name from a mutual connection and was inquiring about a possible book review. When I checked out her website, I knew immediately I wanted to hear from Roxana herself: front and center on her website is a…
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