The Sword of Justice: Cheering For Tori Eldridge’s Unlikely Ninja Hero
In her debut novel, The Ninja Daughter, author Tori Eldridge turns a young woman with a passion for justice into a modern-day martial-arts hero. Lily Wong is an anachronism — a…
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Murder He Wrote – How Jon Land Made Me a “Cozy” Convert
Who knew I was a “cozy” fan? I didn’t. At least, not until I read several of Jon Land’s Murder, She Wrote novels. What sets these books apart from cozy mysteries is…
An Action Figure As Strong as Steel
Meet Texas Ranger Caitlin Strong The only thing that can top a bigger-than-life hero is a bigger-than-life heroine. And we have her in Caitlin Strong. Strong As Steel by Jon…
That’s What SHE Said: Lit Women Who Rock – Not Your Mama’s Superhero
Meet SKYJACK’s Thea Paris We all love Wonder Woman and Captain Marvel. But haven’t you ever wished for a more human superhero? One without a cape or magical weaponry? Meet…
That’s What SHE Said: Lit Women Who Rock – Exploring VOX by Christina Dalcher
Silence isn’t always golden. I’m K.L. Romo — a book reviewer, novelist, and freelance writer who loves to read. I am passionate about women’s issues and the power of women’s…
Review of Novel A Dangerous Duet by Karen Odden
Music, misogyny, and murder mingle in 19th century London. At 19, Nell Hallam longs to become a concert pianist. But she can only realize her dream of attending London’s Royal…
Book Review: The Boy At the Keyhole – A Novel
A quiet, twisty tale of madness and possible murder. A lonely 9-year-old boy. A stern housekeeper. A missing mother. An almost-empty English mansion. These are the underpinnings that gently crescendo…
Review of This Mournable Body – A Novel by Tsitsi Dangarembga
A tale of grief and survival set in war-wounded Zimbabwe. This is a story about Zimbabwe, a country ravaged by war. In the wake of its battle for independence, citizens…