Brittle Postcard Giveaway

As of today, there are THIRTY postcards left! The next thirty people to pre-order Brittle OR…

I Am Invention: A Short Story

I have included an audio reading of this story above the text. I’m no good at…

Beth’s Quick Take on Netflix’s Shadow and Bone Series 2

Netflix’s adaptation of the Shadow and Bone series/Six of Crows tie-in is now in its second…

Let’s Take Another Stab at Terrific Book and Tea Pairings

Book: Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt My blurb of it: This multi-threaded story of…

Beth’s Quick Take on Netflix’s Hit Show Wednesday–Hint: Thumbs up!

Network/streaming service: NetflixSeason: OneGenre/s: Crime, fantasy, comedy, mysteryContent rating: TV-14 My own personal rating: Four stars…

5 Simple Lessons Tolkien’s The Hobbit Taught Me About Life

#1 – Wealth isn’t something you can depend on to make all your problems go away…

Brittle Preorder Incentives: Secure Your Gift Now by Preordering Today

As of today, there are 18 preorder incentives left. Interested in reading my new fantasy novel?…

Looking for Advance Readers

After the murder of her father – which no one but her believes happened – Verve…

To Come: Cover Reveal at FanFi Addict!

This is so awesome, you guys: FanFi Addict is going to do a reveal of BRITTLE‘s…

Favorite Christmas Presents: 2022 Edition

This isn’t a Christmas gift, per se. To celebrate wrapping up The Goblets Immortal trilogy with…

8 Simple Ways to NOT Keep Your Goals

What follows is a sarcastic stab at goal-keeping. This is not a one-size-fits-all attempt to cram…

10 Books I Hope to Read in 2023

The list grows and grows. Every week it seems I’m finding awesome-looking new reads to add…

Imposter Alert: Words of Encouragement for Self-Doubters

I recently read part of a letter that Tolkien wrote. He had imposter syndrome (the feeling…

Books Read in 2022

Here’s a list of the books I’ve read in 2022! There might be more to come,…

Read Write Local – Avon Lake Public Library Book Signing

Last Saturday was a book signing for local authors at the Avon Lake Public Library. It…

Unboxing Death’s Key

They came! My author copies of Death’s Key came in the mail this past Monday. I…

A Quick Look at TROP and Why I Love It

This is an opinion piece. I respect that many people don’t like the way The Rings…

How to for Sure Fail at Writing and Publishing

Books and tea are my comfort foods What follows is for comedic and informative purposes, so…

Teasing the Tea: Drink These Fabulous Teas and Tell Me Your Thoughts!

I like tea. Tea doesn’t make me sad. Here is a list of a few teas…

Am I in Truth a Fan?

When you enter a fandom, how fanatical are you? I had a conversation with a family…

The Bookworm Tag Challenge

I’ve been tagged by Bookmarkedone to participate in the Bookworm Tag challenge. How is your bookshelf…

4 Basic Reasons to Reread Fiction

I know not everyone likes to read books for a second time. It’s not in everyone’s…

Fabulous: Dressing Like a Hobbit and Making People Laugh

When I was in high school, I was introduced to the wonderful world of J.R.R. Tolkien:…

7 Ways Readers Can Help an Author Right Now

Read more Here’s a doable list of things you can do to help your favorite author…

Beth’s Top 6 List of Book to Movie/TV Adaptations

Movie-to-book adaptations abound, I mean, come on, who doesn’t want to hear that their favorite paper…