Hello All
I've decided to keep this blog mostly about my writing, not my book reviews. I've started a new blog, Books2LoveReviews.blogspot.com
Please check it out and add it to your list of blogs! I have several books to review and they will be posted shortly on the site.
Need a review? Check the site for more information!
Thursday, February 9, 2012
Wednesday, February 8, 2012
On Reviews.....
Hello
I admit it; I'm a book junkie. If it's romance--any genre--I'll read it. I love romance. I love parnormal and urban fantasy even more than traditional romance these days.
So, when I'm not writing--I'm reading. I read a lot. Probably a book a day. I generally leave a book review on Amazon of every book I buy there, as all authors know that reviews are important. And not just the professional reviews. The reviews of the readers are every bit as important, if not more so.
The pro reviews are what let the reader know to buy the book--but the reader reviews are what let us, the authors, know what is like and what might need work.
As an author, I tend to look at reviews as learning tools. What could I have done better? Did I make the plot involved enough? Are my characters three-dimensional? Is my story entertaining?
Those are the things that make me a better writer. We learn, hopefully, and grow as writers.
I write full-time now. My daughter does, too. It's what we love. If you can do what you love, why not, right?
But, I also want to give back to other authors. So, with that in mind, I'm going to start doing a series of reviews and author interviews. Different genres, but mainly focusing on my love--romantic books. I like that HEA. I also love YA novels. I never thought I would. Authors like James Patterson are the ones that started me on the YA Love journey.
So, if you're an author and want a review, just drop me a line. If it's in my preferred genres, I'll likely read it and review it.
I admit it; I'm a book junkie. If it's romance--any genre--I'll read it. I love romance. I love parnormal and urban fantasy even more than traditional romance these days.
So, when I'm not writing--I'm reading. I read a lot. Probably a book a day. I generally leave a book review on Amazon of every book I buy there, as all authors know that reviews are important. And not just the professional reviews. The reviews of the readers are every bit as important, if not more so.
The pro reviews are what let the reader know to buy the book--but the reader reviews are what let us, the authors, know what is like and what might need work.
As an author, I tend to look at reviews as learning tools. What could I have done better? Did I make the plot involved enough? Are my characters three-dimensional? Is my story entertaining?
Those are the things that make me a better writer. We learn, hopefully, and grow as writers.
I write full-time now. My daughter does, too. It's what we love. If you can do what you love, why not, right?
But, I also want to give back to other authors. So, with that in mind, I'm going to start doing a series of reviews and author interviews. Different genres, but mainly focusing on my love--romantic books. I like that HEA. I also love YA novels. I never thought I would. Authors like James Patterson are the ones that started me on the YA Love journey.
So, if you're an author and want a review, just drop me a line. If it's in my preferred genres, I'll likely read it and review it.
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
What have you been reading?
Hello Friends
I just finished two books from Linda Wisdom, 50 Ways to Hex Your Lover and Wiked by any Other Name. They are part of her Hex series.
I absolutely loved them. If you love paranormal/urban fantasy romance that's funny, this series is a must read. In 50 Ways, Jazz, a 700 year young witch has the most unusual pets...a pair of fanged bunny slippers. I couldn't resist having my daughter photoshop me a pair to email Ms. Wisdom.
I've read thousands of books over the years, and many stick with me, of course. Over time, one tends to forget characters. I don't think that will be the case with Linda's books! Who could forget a kick-ass witch who cast spells with the phrase "because I said so, dammit!" instead of "so mote it be" and slippers that talk and are addicted to chocolate?
The entire series, along with the first two of the spin-off Demon series are available on Amazon. You can enter here for a contest to win her latest in the Demon series--there are two copies; so you may enter as long as you leave a copy for me to win! LOL http://tbfreviews.net/2012/02/01/how-paranormal-chose-me-guest-author-linda-wisdom-giveaway/
So, what are you reading?
I just finished two books from Linda Wisdom, 50 Ways to Hex Your Lover and Wiked by any Other Name. They are part of her Hex series.
I absolutely loved them. If you love paranormal/urban fantasy romance that's funny, this series is a must read. In 50 Ways, Jazz, a 700 year young witch has the most unusual pets...a pair of fanged bunny slippers. I couldn't resist having my daughter photoshop me a pair to email Ms. Wisdom.
I've read thousands of books over the years, and many stick with me, of course. Over time, one tends to forget characters. I don't think that will be the case with Linda's books! Who could forget a kick-ass witch who cast spells with the phrase "because I said so, dammit!" instead of "so mote it be" and slippers that talk and are addicted to chocolate?
The entire series, along with the first two of the spin-off Demon series are available on Amazon. You can enter here for a contest to win her latest in the Demon series--there are two copies; so you may enter as long as you leave a copy for me to win! LOL http://tbfreviews.net/2012/02/01/how-paranormal-chose-me-guest-author-linda-wisdom-giveaway/
So, what are you reading?
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
Been Away a While
Hi Friends
I've been away a while now. I'm back! I've discovered over the last several months that being on the internet, writing my blogs, writing my books, and interacting with readers and authors makes me HAPPY!
So, what's the point of letting illness take over your life? Simple--there is no point. With that in mind, I've decided to put my health on the back burner and enjoy LIFE--and the things I enjo9y in life.
I love to write. I have a million ideas floating in my mind. So, how can I hope to sell my books if I'm not out there promoting them--and writing the next one? Simple answer again--I can't.
Check back, guys. I'm hoping to have my next book out within the next month or so. I also have a YA I'm working on that I was very excited about before I got sick.
One of the benefits of getting sick is that it gives me lots of time to do the things I enjoy like reading and writing!
In honor of my new revelations, I'm holding a contest. If you've read this far, reply to this blog and tell me why you enjoy reading romance :) I'll put all the names in a hat and two winners will receive a copy of LINKED. You can see the reviews on Goodreads or Amazon to get an idea what the story is about.
Who doesn't like a contest, right?
I've been away a while now. I'm back! I've discovered over the last several months that being on the internet, writing my blogs, writing my books, and interacting with readers and authors makes me HAPPY!
So, what's the point of letting illness take over your life? Simple--there is no point. With that in mind, I've decided to put my health on the back burner and enjoy LIFE--and the things I enjo9y in life.
I love to write. I have a million ideas floating in my mind. So, how can I hope to sell my books if I'm not out there promoting them--and writing the next one? Simple answer again--I can't.
Check back, guys. I'm hoping to have my next book out within the next month or so. I also have a YA I'm working on that I was very excited about before I got sick.
One of the benefits of getting sick is that it gives me lots of time to do the things I enjoy like reading and writing!
In honor of my new revelations, I'm holding a contest. If you've read this far, reply to this blog and tell me why you enjoy reading romance :) I'll put all the names in a hat and two winners will receive a copy of LINKED. You can see the reviews on Goodreads or Amazon to get an idea what the story is about.
Who doesn't like a contest, right?
Tuesday, May 24, 2011
Mini-Rant
Hi All
I haven't been around much lately. I've been sick. Currently, the neurologists are trying to determine if I have ALS--Lou Gehrig's disease for those that don't know what ALS is.
The purpose of my post isn't about my possible diagnosis, though. This post is about a radio show by Walton and Johnson. They are syndicated radio celebs, apparently.
Check this out: http://tinyurl.com/makingfunofALS and listen to their comments about Stephen Hawking. Hawking has suffered with this terminal illness for nearly 40 years. At this time, he uses a motorized wheelchair and a computer to speak for him--as ALS robs one of the use of all voluntary muscles--including the tongue.
These guys called him a "corpse" and a "Piece of meat" Think it might have actually been 'nearly dead piece of meat'. It's true--Hawking looks VERY bad. He's got a terminal condition--of course he looks bad.
If freedom of speech has gone so far as to make it profitable to make fun of someone in this physical condition--it's just sad.
While I don't agree with Hawking's views on religion--at all--I don't think that gives these radio guys the right to make fun of the accommodations he needs just to exist.
Please go to their website and join in the boycott of this type of behavior. There has, obviously, been an outcry from those with the disease and those caring for them.
Their facebook page deleted all comments by those with ALS--and stated something snarky like "it's a particular groups awareness month so we had to clean up" to excuse their removal of the complaints regarding their aired brodcast. The show aird on 5/16.
I haven't been around much lately. I've been sick. Currently, the neurologists are trying to determine if I have ALS--Lou Gehrig's disease for those that don't know what ALS is.
The purpose of my post isn't about my possible diagnosis, though. This post is about a radio show by Walton and Johnson. They are syndicated radio celebs, apparently.
Check this out: http://tinyurl.com/makingfunofALS and listen to their comments about Stephen Hawking. Hawking has suffered with this terminal illness for nearly 40 years. At this time, he uses a motorized wheelchair and a computer to speak for him--as ALS robs one of the use of all voluntary muscles--including the tongue.
These guys called him a "corpse" and a "Piece of meat" Think it might have actually been 'nearly dead piece of meat'. It's true--Hawking looks VERY bad. He's got a terminal condition--of course he looks bad.
If freedom of speech has gone so far as to make it profitable to make fun of someone in this physical condition--it's just sad.
While I don't agree with Hawking's views on religion--at all--I don't think that gives these radio guys the right to make fun of the accommodations he needs just to exist.
Please go to their website and join in the boycott of this type of behavior. There has, obviously, been an outcry from those with the disease and those caring for them.
Their facebook page deleted all comments by those with ALS--and stated something snarky like "it's a particular groups awareness month so we had to clean up" to excuse their removal of the complaints regarding their aired brodcast. The show aird on 5/16.
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