I jumped right into book four of the Baker's Rise Mysteries by R.A. Hutchins after finishing the previous story of the series. “Muffin Ventured, Muffin Gained” didn’t disappoint! It is full of both cosy and unsettling moments, characters to love and to hate, and, of course, yet another murder mystery to solve. With every next book... Continue Reading →
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“Absence Makes the Heart Grow Fondant” by R.A. Hutchins
Flora and Reggie’s cosy mystery series is highly addictive. Don’t say I haven’t warned you after you forget about all the things you had to get done before the festive dinner, having gotten completely immersed in the Baker's Rise Mysteries by R.A. Hutchins. “Absence Makes the Heart Grow Fondant” is the third book in the... Continue Reading →
You can’t call yourself a writer
A friend told me that unless I earn a living from my books I can’t call myself a writer. It wasn’t the first time I get derogatory remarks about my writing, but I guess suppressed emotions have accumulated. So, this time, I decided to ask the Writing Community on Twitter what their reaction to such... Continue Reading →
“Her Alibi” by Mary L. Schmidt
People often do bad things. In some cases, the bad things they’ve done have long-lasting consequences for other people. Bad things done to children always have the most devastating consequences. “Her Alibi” is a revealing, heart-wrenching memoir written by a person with a truly brave heart. Mary L. Schmidt doesn’t spare the details of what has turned... Continue Reading →
“Christmas Wish: Do You Remember When…?”
What a wonderful, heart-warming love story! Set around Christmas time, it’s a perfect read for any season. We are used to believe that magic unleashes at Christmas, but we all know that true miracles happen when people’s souls open up and the walls we built around our hearts crumble. Trent and Brianna have built walls... Continue Reading →
“The Man and the Crow” by Rebecca Crunden
If you don’t have time to indulge in a lengthy reading session but can’t imagine a day without reading, “The Man and the Crow” by Rebecca Crunden is a read for you. I read it in one sitting between dozens of things I had to do this weekend. And it has provided me with a... Continue Reading →
Indie author’s challenges: free book promos
I have already written a post about free book promo as a tool for indie authors to find readers. You can check it by clicking here. In that article, I talked about a few things you should consider before making a decision about free promos. - Compare your results with zero If you managed to... Continue Reading →
Witchy stories about a witchy place
Do you like witchy stories? I will tell you a few. Besides, they are not simply stories. They were inspired by the place with the mysterious name. We drive past that place regularly, and its name never failed to ignite my interest. It is not a common name for a locality in Latvia. So, it’s... Continue Reading →
“Adam’s Witness” by J.C. Paulson
What a delightful blend of crime and romance! It was my first thought when I was halfway through reading “Adam’s Witness” by J.C. Paulson. To be honest, I don’t read true-to-genre crime novels, because there isn’t anything much in them except searching for the murderer. And I’m also not drawn to “strictly” romance novels. That... Continue Reading →
“Hunter’s Fated Wait” by W.A. Edwards
I was unceremoniously thrown into a different reality the moment I started reading this book. I didn’t expect it, so I closed my Kindle and sat for a while, images of Pine Lodge Pack shifters already vivid before my eyes. “Hunter’s Fated Wait” by W.A. Edwards is set a few decades into the future. But... Continue Reading →