It has taken me a lot longer to decide to read this series than I would have liked. I started with the Throne of Glass novella collection, The Assassin’s Blade, in mid-May and have been devouring the following books since. Throne of Glass was an excellent series starter with exciting characters and masterful world-building. Celaena,Continue reading “Book Review: Throne of Glass by Sarah J. Maas”
Author Archives: ATL Doyle
Shortlisted!!
At the beginning of April 2022, I stepped out of my comfort zone (highly recommend) and entered a short story writing contest that required me to write a 1500-word story with a theme of ‘Happily Ever After.”The contest was The Write Practice’s Spring Writing Contest in partnership with the online magazine Short Fiction Break.I amContinue reading “Shortlisted!!”
Book Review: The Assassin’s Blade by Sarah J. Maas
I admit I am a bit late to the Sarah J. Maas fandom, but I do prefer not having to wait for the books in a series I love to release. I find the wait excruciating **cough** GRRM, Rothfuss, et al. **cough**I immediately fell in love with Maas’ writing style and The Assasin’s Blade wasContinue reading “Book Review: The Assassin’s Blade by Sarah J. Maas”
Book Review: Mastering Character Arcs: How Fifteen Universal Journeys Can Power Up Your Novel’s Cast by Lewis Jorstad
I received an advanced copy of this book with no obligation to leave a review. All opinions are my own.As an aspiring author, I have been reading a lot of books to help improve my craft and if I had to recommend only one book to a new author that would really accelerate their writingContinue reading “Book Review: Mastering Character Arcs: How Fifteen Universal Journeys Can Power Up Your Novel’s Cast by Lewis Jorstad”
Writing Contests, 30,000 Words, and a Series Title!
As it turns out, I love entering writing competitions. They are exhilarating and so valuable for my growth as a writer. Possible awards aside, the community of writers and the challenge of not always writing in a genre or about a topic that I am comfortable with is great for my author muscles. Also, gettingContinue reading “Writing Contests, 30,000 Words, and a Series Title!”
Book Review: Japanese History by History Brought Alive
I received a copy of this book from BookSirens.com. As a history enthusiast, I admittedly know very little about Japanese History. I hoped this book would give me a look into the basics of the rich culture and history of Japan and its people. I was not disappointed. History Brought Alive does a great jobContinue reading “Book Review: Japanese History by History Brought Alive”
Writing Contests Update!
As you know, if you’ve been following me on this crazy journey, I recently participated in The Write Practice’s Spring Writing Competition! I am still waiting to hear the results but I thought I would include a little excerpt of Beezlebub’s New Beginnings Bingo and a link to Short Fiction Breaks website where it isContinue reading “Writing Contests Update!”
Book Review: Way of the Stoic by Thomas Swain
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”
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”
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