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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Thoughtful Thursday: Book Bans are NOT the Answer!
I have always believed that one must be given all the information on a topic to be able to independently assess, explore and intelligently discuss that topic from all possible angles and only then determine what their opinion ought to be. But where can one find accurate, reliable, and non-biased information? The truth can beContinue reading “Thoughtful Thursday: Book Bans are NOT the Answer!”
Book Review: Crooked Kingdom by Leigh Bardugo
Crooked Kingdom was AWESOME! It was full of all the best elements of storytelling and ended in a way that did all the storylines justice. It has twists and turns and was un-put-down-able. Even though there was always something going on, I never felt lost or confused which can sometimes happen with a novel thatContinue reading “Book Review: Crooked Kingdom by Leigh Bardugo”
Book Review: Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo
Leigh Bardugo does an awesome job painting the picture of life in the criminal underbelly of the Grishaverse. Unlike the Shadow & Bone Trilogy (which is a great read), this story focuses more on a colorful crew of miscreants who are trying to pull off the ultimate heist, which would allow them each the opportunityContinue reading “Book Review: Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo”
20,000 Words!!
I am excited to share that I have reached a personal goal of mine today! That goal was to reach 20,000 words written for my first and yet untitled fantasy/sci-fi novel! At 20,000 words, it finally feels real and makes it feel like I will actually be able to finish this journey. Writing has beenContinue reading “20,000 Words!!”
Book Review- Ruin and Rising by Leigh Bardugo (3rd Book in Trilogy)
I really enjoyed this book and I thought it wrapped up the story well. I have really mixed emotions about how it all ended though. It was certainly a clean and tidy ending. I wanted so many things to happen that didn’t which is why I can’t give it the full 5 stars. As farContinue reading “Book Review- Ruin and Rising by Leigh Bardugo (3rd Book in Trilogy)”
Book Review – Siege and Storm by Leigh Bardugo (Book 2 of Series)
My first read of 2022 was the second in Leigh Bardugo’s series, Siege and Storm. I really loved this book. Even more than Shadow and Bone (Book 1 in the series). I read the whole thing in one day (432 pages, a new personal record), I could NOT put it down. The world is richContinue reading “Book Review – Siege and Storm by Leigh Bardugo (Book 2 of Series)”
Book Review – Shadow and Bone by Leigh Bardugo
Shadow and Bone by Leigh Bardugo (Book 1 in series) was book 31 and my final read of 2021 (Dec 28th, to be exact)! I gave it a rating of 3.5 stars. I had wanted to read this book for a long time (and definitely before watching the Netflix Series). I wasn’t really sure whatContinue reading “Book Review – Shadow and Bone by Leigh Bardugo”
Good-Bye 2021, Hello 2022!
To say that a lot happened in 2021 would be an understatement, though it still remains true, especially for me. I decided to start taking some distance courses to slowly but surely, finish my university degree. I also wrote a book of poetry that is currently in the final stages of the publishing process. DecidingContinue reading “Good-Bye 2021, Hello 2022!”
2021 Reading Challenge Complete!
I am very pleased to say that I was able to successfully complete Goodreads 2021 Reading Challenge! My goal was 30 books and I finished the last book today. Above are the last two books I read as part of that challenge and they just happen to also be part of my research/author development forContinue reading “2021 Reading Challenge Complete!”
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