I received a free copy of this book from Booksirens.com. The annals of history are deep and convoluted and I think that’s what I love most about them. Too often though, history is written by the well-intentioned scribe who fail to see the biases that their own experiences or view of the world infiltrate theirContinue reading “Book Review: Irish History and Mythology by History Brought Alive”
Author Archives: ATL Doyle
A Little Bit of Excitement…
Some of you who’ve been with me for a while might remember how I entered the first 10 pages of my unpublished novel, Magic in Her Blood, last year into the Page Turner Awards Competition for their Writing Mentorship Award. I had the pleasure of having those 10 pages Longlisted and even though I didn’tContinue reading “A Little Bit of Excitement…”
Mid-Summer Update & Short Story
I can’t believe Summer 2023 is half over! To say this last month has been crazy is the understatement of the year for me. Here’s what I’ve been up to: I had the opportunity to snag a short contract working to support a youth summer camp, which has interrupted my writing life quite a bit.Continue reading “Mid-Summer Update & Short Story”
Book Review: Dragon Springs & Other Things by Raven Oak
I received an email from the author asking if I would read and review this fun collection of short stories. I’m really glad I did. Although not all the stories appealed to my usual tastes, there were several that I absolutely loved. The title story for the collection, Dragon Springs & Other Things was aContinue reading “Book Review: Dragon Springs & Other Things by Raven Oak”
Book Review: Her Latent Charm by Dana C. Brentson
Fantasy is my favorite genre to read. That seems like such a simple statement, right? But with the multitude of sub-genres under the fantasy umbrella, sometimes I come across a book that just isn’t my jam.I wanted to like this book so badly. The premise of the story is awesome, and that is probably whatContinue reading “Book Review: Her Latent Charm by Dana C. Brentson”
Book Review: Save the Cat! Writes a Novel by Jessica Brody
The magic of storytelling has existed since time immemorial. What makes it magic is the universality of it all. Storytelling can teach, entertain, or even act as a record of events, and indeed has for millennia. Another interesting thing about all the best stories is how they share certain characteristics that we all look for,Continue reading “Book Review: Save the Cat! Writes a Novel by Jessica Brody”
Book Review: Chain of Thorns by Cassandra Clare
Book Three of The Last Hours Trilogy Chain of Thorns is the third and final book in the Last Hours Trilogy in which we’ve accompanied James, Cordelia, and The Merry Thieves throughout late 19th and early 20th century London. The London Enclave has been desperately tracking a potential serial killer, hell-bent on killing Shadowhunters andContinue reading “Book Review: Chain of Thorns by Cassandra Clare”
Advanced Reader Opportunity for Magic in Her Blood
For nearly four centuries, immortal Freydis has lived several lifetimes in the human realm where she desperately wants to belong. When her human companion dies, she is forced to continue her journey of self-discovery and self-acceptance. With help from her oldest friend, and the only other immortal she knows, Freydis must learn the truth aboutContinue reading “Advanced Reader Opportunity for Magic in Her Blood”
Book Review: Chain of Iron by Cassandra Clare
Book 2 of the Last Hours Trilogy In book one of the Last Hours trilogy, Cordelia, James and the rest of the Merry Thieves have been on the trail of a killer who seems to be targeting Shadowhunters. Like all the books in this incredible world, death always seems to wait around the corner. ForContinue reading “Book Review: Chain of Iron by Cassandra Clare”
Book Review: Chain of Gold by Cassandra Clare
Jumping back into the world of Shadowhunters is very cathartic for me. I love this world and these characters as if they were more than words on a page and in many ways, it feels like a sort of reunion even though she introduces new characters. The stories of their predecessors or their progeny (dependingContinue reading “Book Review: Chain of Gold by Cassandra Clare”
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