My previously empty shelf now has two books!I hadn’t intended to gobble. I meant to read slowly and deliberately. Like I usually do. But Wedded to War by Jocelyn Green wouldn’t let me put it down. Now, I have to tell you, I’m beyond intrigued by… Continue Reading “My Shelf Has Two Books”
The other day, I told you about Jon Acuff’s Empty Shelf challenge. Can I be completely honest? It was super difficult to empty a shelf. I’ve got a ridiculous amount of books that I don’t care to rid myself of. So. So. I cleaned… Continue Reading “One Book on the Shelf”
Jon Acuff has a pretty good idea. Clear off a shelf in your house. When you finish a book between now and December 31, 2014, you put the book on your shelf. Not sure how that works for you ereader types. You can follow… Continue Reading “The Empty Shelf”
Hi, Everybody! I’ve been croaking my way through laryngitis for the last few weeks. I sounded like a man/frog/space alien for long enough that I almost forgot what my normal voice was. Sad day. Well, now it’s back, Baby. I thought I’d celebrate by… Continue Reading “Reading ‘Paint Chips’”
Congratulations to Shelana Ferris! She is the winner of Monday’s give-away! My good friends, tomorrow is my birthday. Tomorrow I turn 35. And I’m SOOOO okay with that. No. Really. I am. Anyway, I read a whole bunch of books as a 34… Continue Reading “10 Great Books From My 34th Year”
First of all, Congratulations To Kelly Haven! You won the super awesome, amazing, fun prize pack from Amelia Rhodes! Second, I want to try another new thing here at the old blog. I have had the privilege of sitting in on readings, hearing an author read… Continue Reading “Reading From Paint Chips”
Have you ever read a novel that stabbed you in the heart? Convicted you for something you had no idea was an issue in your life? Left you sobbing (no, really, sobbing) at the last words? Well. That happened to me the other day.… Continue Reading “In Black and White”
It is a regular site in my home. To see my three kiddos sitting together on the couch with books. My daughter often reads to her brothers. I often sit with them. Sometimes I read to them. Sometimes I let them “read” to me… Continue Reading “Reading is FUNdamental”
Hey, there! Make sure you check out my Facebook page (click HERE)! A preview of the cover for “Paint Chips” is up! Seriously, the art department at WhiteFire Publishing is beyond talented!! I’m so excited! I love Dystopian Literature. There’s something about the world… Continue Reading “The Hopeless Road”