I received a copy of Way of the Stoic by Thomas Swain from Booksirens.com. “The happiness of your life depends upon the quality of your thoughts.” – Marcus Aurelius Thomas Swain did an exceptional job at breaking down the basics of the ancient art of Stoicism. From a brief history to practical advice on howContinue reading “Book Review: Way of the Stoic by Thomas Swain”
Author Archives: ATL Doyle
Spring Writing Contest: Reader’s Choice Award!
As many of you know I recently entered a short story writing contest and while I am still awaiting the results of the competition it would be awesome if you voted in the Reader’s Choice Awards! I will put the link below! My story is called “Beelzebub’s New Beginnings Bingo” If you can, take aContinue reading “Spring Writing Contest: Reader’s Choice Award!”
Book Review: The Lust Lizard of Melancholy Cove by Christopher Moore
This book is not one of my “typical” reads but I have to say, I loved it. It’s a twisted tale of mental illness, crime (including but not limited to drug use), and several cases of insatiable sexual appetite brought on by the arrival of a prehistoric beast to a small town. This book hadContinue reading “Book Review: The Lust Lizard of Melancholy Cove by Christopher Moore”
Book Review: The Belle of Eden by Sofia B. Ashford
*Disclaimer* I read this book a while ago, and to my knowledge, it is the only book by this author, but as I set out on my own “Author’s Journey,” I want to make sure that I celebrate and draw attention to other creative geniuses along the way! I received a free copy of TheContinue reading “Book Review: The Belle of Eden by Sofia B. Ashford”
It’s Time for an Update
Untitled Novel/Series:I am excited to say that I have almost reached the 27,000-word mark and 10 Chapters completed on my upcoming novel! I feel like I can confidently say this is probably the halfway mark for this book. I thought about sharing some of my favorite quotes from what I’ve written so far, but notContinue reading “It’s Time for an Update”
Book Review: Rule of Wolves by Leigh Bardugo (King of Scars Duology Book 2, Grishaverse Book 7)
“They were just the people who had shown up and managed to survive.But maybe that was the trick of it: to survive, to dare to stay alive, to forge your own hope when all hope had run out.”― Leigh Bardugo, Rule of Wolves It has been a great privilege to read all 7 of Bardugo’sContinue reading “Book Review: Rule of Wolves by Leigh Bardugo (King of Scars Duology Book 2, Grishaverse Book 7)”
New Poem
I can’t sleep, so here is a brand new poem that I just wrote: Who will speak for the voiceless?Who will comfort the ones left behind?Who will hold the hands of the hopeless?As the helpless and innocent die? Who is right, who is wrong, does it matter?If the vulnerable still suffer the same,Who will say,Continue reading “New Poem”
Book Review: King of Scars by Leigh Bardugo
King of Scars is the sixth book by Leigh Bardugo, set in the brilliantly crafted Grishaverse, and is the first book in the King of Scars Duology. I continue to be impressed with how Bardugo’s writing improves with each new book and it is a wonderful experience for me as an aspiring author. I loveContinue reading “Book Review: King of Scars by Leigh Bardugo”
It’s been a while…
It has been a couple weeks since I have posted anything, so I thought I would take a few minutes to give an explanation and some updates. My whole family recently recovered from a very mild version of the dreaded COVID-19. Other than drastically limiting my desire to be creative, we made out very well.Continue reading “It’s been a while…”
Officially a Published Author!!
It’s done, it’s done, IT IS DONE!!! My poetry book from Bookleaf Publishing’s Poetry Writing Challenge is officially available on Amazon.ca!! I am so thrilled! The link is below if you are interested! No pressure! Just seeing a book that has been published with MY NAME on it is worth it! I am over theContinue reading “Officially a Published Author!!”
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