What I’m Reading: Urban Enemies
This is an anthology of science-fiction/fantasy stories by authors like Jim Butcher and Kelley Armstrong. They’re a little darker than what I usually read, but well written.
What I’m Reading: Magical Library Series
Yes, I do seem to be stuck on the magical cozy mystery stories lately. Not sure what that’s about. This series, by Angela M. Sanders, is about the librarian in a small Northwestern town (with quirky town residents, of course). Midway through the first book, she learns that she is a hereditary witch with literary…
Insecure Writer’s Support Group: Artificial Intelligence?
It’s First Wednesday so time for another Insecure Writer’s Support Group Post! Today’s question is: August 7 question – Do you use AI in your writing and if so how? Do you use it for your posts? Incorporate it into your stories? Use it for research? Audio? I am not a big fan of so-called…
Which Season Do You Prefer?
July is nearly over (where does the time go?) and we’re headed for my favorite time of the year: Fall. I love the crisp morning bite to the air. I love the bright colorful leaves. I love the spooky October season. I love the feeling you get when the wild geese fly overhead. Autumn is…
What I’m Reading: Salem B&B Mysteries
I found an interesting cozy series to try out: a haunted B&B in Salem, Massachusetts. The first one is Mrs. Morris and the Ghost, where we meet the titular spirit and learn why he is haunting the old house she wants to turn into a B&B. The books are by Traci Wilton and so far,…
10 Amazing Reading Nooks
If you had unlimited funds, what sort of reading nook would you install in your home? Here are some inspirational photos This nook can double as a guest bed and the chest beneath is great for storage. Here’s a cozy nook in blue. An unusual lounge chair makes this nook visually interesting. Who wouldn’t like…
Insecure Writer’s Support Group: Word Processing
It’s First Wednesday again, so time for another Insecure Writer’s Support Group Post! July 3 question – What are your favorite writing processing (e.g. Word, Scrivener, yWriter, Dabble), writing apps, software, and tools? Why do you recommend them? And which one is your all-time favorite that you cannot live without and use daily or at…
What I’m Reading: Magical Bakery Series
I’ve found a new fantasy/mystery series, this one by Bailey Cates. It’s about a woman who moves to Savannah (Georgia) to start over. She buys into her aunt’s new bakery and learns that everyone in her family is a witch. In the first book, Brownies & Broomsticks, a grouchy customer is found murdered in front…
What I’m Reading: Haunted Home Renovation Series
I’ve started a new paranormal mystery series. This is by Juliet Blackwell, the author of the witchcraft series I read recently. She also has a Haunted Home Renovation series about a female construction engineer and her startling (and annoying) ability to suddenly see ghosts. In this series, Melanie (Mel) Turner is making a name for…
Insecure Writer’s Support Group Post
It’s First Wednesday, so it’s time for a new Insecure Writer’s Support Group post! This month’s question: In this constantly evolving industry, what kind of offering/service do you think the IWSG should consider offering to members? Of course, more services means more work for the good folks who run our site! However, if we’re considering…