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…

Review of The Midnight Man by David Eric Tomlinson

In his debut novel, David Eric Tomlinson weaves basketball, law enforcement, self-realization, and the bombing of the Murrah Federal Building into a tapestry of Oklahoma culture and attitudes. The unexpected…

Review of Sunburn by Laura Lippman

  In this novel that expertly blends tough, cynical, and slightly sleazy, Laura Lippman has revised the rules for classic crime noir. You can read my review featured in The…

My Review of The Rending and the Nest – A Novel by Kaethe Schwehn

  This post-apocalyptic page-turner expertly weaves the threads of humankind’s new story. Read my review featured at the Washington Independent Review of Books. Beautifully written book!  

Visualization and immersion: How authors make fiction come alive

Ever wonder how authors make characters so realistic? Like you could walk around in their skin and understand exactly what they’re thinking? My article in The Writer magazine discusses two…

Seasoned Romance 99-Cent Sale – December 7 Thru December 9

What is Seasoned Romance, you may ask? It’s romance featuring characters over the age of 35! And most are in their 40’s or older. As the authors say, they’re “seasoned in…

Review of THE DOLL by Taylor Stevens….Female Super-Ninja-Killer-Spy – – With Heart!

Vanessa Michael Munroe seems to be invincible.  Her stealth in investigation and her ferocity and skill in protecting herself and those she loves make Michael almost untouchable. Almost. Until an…