I was talking with a colleague the other day about books. This is something I do quite often. I said, “Even though I figured out who did it, the book was still good.” She responded, “I never try and solve the mystery.” That made me wonder. Do most mystery readers try to solve the mystery […]
A Title That Says It all–#MeBeforeYou
I just finished reading #MeBeforeYou and was enthralled @jojomoyes Click To Tweet The book captured me with it’s simplicity and depth. As a writer I learn the most from reading. Fiction writers who don’t read fiction have no business writing novels #writingtips Click To Tweet Indeed, we all learn from each other. My last post […]
I’m a Writer–Please Don’t Ask Me!
I’ve recently published my first novel. I had published 4 other books, each written with the same intensity as my novel. But, now because more people read novels than the kinds of business books I’d previously written, I’m getting some questions that I wish people wouldn’t ask me. I’ve read a number of blog posts […]
Virtual Blog Tour Daithi Kavanagh’s The Gun with Giveaway
Today we welcome author Daithi Kavanagh to our blog. We are happy to be the first stop on this virtual blog tour. You will learn all about his new, exciting thriller crime novel, The Gun. Be sure to comment to enter in the drawing for a $15 Amazon/BN. I read the blurb and immediately ordered […]
What Kind of Reader Are You? Quiz
Recently psychologists reported a belief that reading fiction may enable us to be more empathetic #amreading Click To Tweet The theory is that when we can relate to characters in books, we learn more about how to relate to others in real life. The study examined readers of both fiction and nonfiction. They found the […]
How Much do Reviews Mean to Writers?
After just releasing my first mystery, The Clock Strikes Midnight, I’ve been struggling to get reviews posted. As a reader I depend on reviews (or word of mouth) to decide what to read. I listen to radio reviews of the top bestsellers, and I also read reviews on Amazon and Goodreads. It helps me determine […]
What Qualifies as a Great Read?
As a writer, I’m interested in hearing from readers. What qualifies as a great read. I recently listened to the NY Times book reviewers talking about their picks for the best reads of 2014. They mentioned books that were “surprising.” Something we don’t expect to find. They like books that are deep but also funny. […]
7 Tips to Find Time to Read
So many people tell me they do not have time to read. With working all day and then dealing with household issues, volunteer activities, children’s sports events. exercise, they say there’s no place to fit in time for reading. That is a sad scenario. Reading is a wonderful escape from the real world. It’s a […]
