Deeply atmospheric, this story flows like a river, pulling you in by the rhythm of its waves, charming you with its gentle whispering. When you start reading it, you are like an idle holiday-maker perched at the bow of a boat, eager to admire the wonders waiting for you on the trip. You feel slightly... Continue Reading →
Indie author’s challenges: Social media fatigue
I have come across a fellow author mentioning social media fatigue on one of the social media platforms, and it made me think. What kind of beast is it? Do I suffer from it? The circle of people with whom I communicate regularly isn’t wide. It shrank even more during the years of the pandemic,... Continue Reading →
“A Black Dragon on Red” by P.L. Stuart, book six of the Drowned Kingdom saga
After the previous book ended with a bang, I was anticipating the next one with certain trepidation. A controversial character he might be, but having made the journey with Othrun over the course of five books, I’ve grown to care about his fate. Someone might say that he deserves everything that has happened to him,... Continue Reading →
“Sandcastles” by Lily Lawson
I’d first read this short story collection some time ago. Life was so hectic then that, although I couldn’t refrain from indulging in my favourite pastime – reading, obviously – I couldn’t keep up with writing reviews for everything that I’d read. And while for some books a short, formal review would suffice, especially for... Continue Reading →
“The Festival” by Caroline Rebisz
What a charming conclusion to the lovely series! You get everything you can possibly crave. The well-deserved endings for all prominent characters’ plotlines. Sixpenny Bisset, the setting of the novel, shining in all its quaint English countryside glory. Moments that will make you laugh and such that will mist your eyes with tears. Known characters... Continue Reading →
Talking about books again
It’s been almost two years since my last podcast or YouTube show appearance. It isn’t a coincidence that in 2025, I also didn’t publish a new book. The reason for the ‘radio silence” is that I’ve been busy writing. And life demands from us that we set priorities. That is, if we wish to get... Continue Reading →
“The Miracles” by Will Tinkham
When you think that it cannot get any better, it does – taking your breath away. That’s what happened to me while reading “The Miracles” by Will Tinkham. It is the fifth book of his Americana series that I’ve read, and, although I loved the other four and will definitely reread them at some point,... Continue Reading →
“Queen of Shadows and Roses” by Helena M. Craggs
Wow, what a guilty pleasure of a book this one has turned out to be! Reading it was like eating a dark chocolate fondant, rich and sweet, with a hot, gooey filling inside and cold ice cream on top. Beware, this story will make you see seductive dreams about Greek gods with athletic figures, indefatigable... Continue Reading →
Dystopian, epic fantasy, time travel & paranormal romance series to start this winter
Looking back on this year in terms of reading, I must say that it has been versatile. As always, I’ve been reading across different genres, including biographical & autobiographical non-fiction. Reading a book series is a special experience. When the author puts a part of themselves into the story that spans across several books, readers... Continue Reading →
“World By Design” by Norb Aikin
Some words caress you. Others raise a wave of inspiration. Words can motivate and uplift you. They can make you sad, sending you down a memory lane. But there are also words that punch you in the gut and leave you gasping for breath. Words that cut you open and leave you to gradually heal... Continue Reading →