Grief
This post is more than a bit overdue, but I think I’m finally ready to talk about it. The end of 2022 I somewhat vanished from the internet. I didn’t send out newsletters in October, November or December. My social…
Sara Cleveland
My Current Writing Beverage of Choice
Many of you may have noticed that I was somewhat absent from the internet during the month of October. I had a few tweets here and there, but I was largely offline compared to my usual routine. I have a…
Creating Seasonal Realism in Fiction: The Wheel of the Year
What are the four seasons in Ohio? Almost Winter, Winter, Just Like Winter, and Construction. Like many good jokes, there’s a kernel of truth to this punchline. Some years it seems like spring and autumn vanish in the blink of…
Embers of Fate
So, before we get into this review, I have a disclosure to make. I was a beta reader for Embers of Fate, and therefore technically a part of the process that brought it out into the world. Some may see…
Mirrors & Ashes
It’s been a hot minute since I went on blog review hiatus. I’m still working on catching up on my review backlog and regular reviews are not back yet. However, I read a book with a monthly book club this…
My Cowardice
Twice now, I’ve backed down from calling out books I thought contained language that was, at best, problematic. Honestly, that’s being rather generous. Specifically, I hesitated to call out what I felt were disparaging portrayals of Asian and Asian-American characters.…
Happy New Year – January 2022 Update
I’d like to start by wishing everyone a Happy New Year. I know 2021 was rough on so many of us. I hope that this year brings you peace, joy, or whatever it is you are needing. I have some…
No Review November & Other Thoughts
I probably should have posted this last week but, well, I think y’all know how I am about stuff like this by now. Anyway, there will be no book reviews through the end of November. I am doing some reading,…
Faerie Fallen
This was supposed to go up yesterday (Monday) but I was so exhausted when I got home from the day job that I totally forgot! Sorry about that everyone. So enjoy this off-cycle review! Today’s review is for Faerie Fallen,…
The Horseman of Sleepy Hollow
Today’s review is of The Horseman of Sleepy Hollow by Rebecca F. Kenney. I thought with it being spooky season and all, that I should give y’all something vaguely in that realm before we transition into the season of elves…