2023-06-29 18:01
On June 27th, the long-awaited book, The Last Sinner, by Lisa Jackson came out. Bentz and Montoya are my boys and I've read and re-read the entire series so I naturally snapped this up… Read More
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2023-06-28 17:50
The school year ended for me not too long ago...
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And I was able to celebrate with a trip to Arizona.
While there, I visited a bookstore called Bookman's and I found some p… Read More
2023-02-16 13:00
So, I write cozy middle-grade and paranormal mystery books. Every now and again while I'm writing, I like to have a television show in the background especially one that helps to fit the gen… Read More
2023-02-08 01:09
A Deadly Affair by Agatha ChristieMy rating: 5 of 5 starsA Deadly Affair by Agatha Christie (Audiobook From Audible)What I liked? I’m a huge Agatha Christie Fan so this compilation of… Read More
2022-06-03 13:30
Varun Sayal is a Data Science manager living in Redmond, Washington. He grew up in India on a steady dose of fantastical tales from ancient Indian scriptures. His genre of writin… Read More
2022-06-01 15:00
"You don't need to touch the pot to know it's hot." I can’t remember the exact origins of the phrase in question, but my mom and I were having a discussion about it not long ago in t… Read More
2022-05-29 16:00
Her Darkest Hour by Kelly UttMy rating: 2 of 5 starsWhat I liked? So, I did read the others in the Rosemary Run series and, compared to the previous three books that I read in the series, I… Read More
2022-04-26 19:10
Please tell us a little about yourself. Aging and aged man who continues to deny his death by writing. Awareness can be a bitch, for it is hard to be a human being. Of a philos… Read More
2022-03-25 14:00
I hope you’re all doing well as we come to the close of this week. A lot is going on in the world right now and I very much appreciate you, not just for supporting my work but you as a… Read More
2022-03-24 16:12
Updates: On The Next Episode of The 100Lit Podcast Plus What I’m Currently Reading So, if you’ve been checking out The 100Lit Podcast on Anchor, I really appreciate you and… Read More
2022-03-23 15:20
My Writing Playlist Welcome back to the blog! If you’re like me, there are many times when you need a soundtrack with which to work. Especially when it comes to writing. I don&rs&hell…Read More
2022-03-22 14:34
Boundaries and Self-Care: Teacher’s Edition by Queen J I recently saw a quote by Brene Brown that I felt in my soul. “When we fail to set boundaries and hold people account… Read More
2022-03-21 16:03
Ruthless as she is beautiful, when her own team falls down, Giuliett turns to the Australian Ares Outlaw Motor Cycle Gang leader, Robbie L for support and the two outsiders form an… Read More
2022-03-12 19:11
What I’m Watching Now by Queen J Reads Lately, every since I finished up You, I’ve been on quite the Netflix Binge. I don’t know what it is, but there are times when… Read More
2022-03-11 19:30
I can be me by Queen J
Hello everyone! I hope you all had a good day. Since last we caught up via this blog, there have been a couple of major changes in my personal life; changes tha… Read More
2022-03-08 05:00
Why I Write About Dead PeopleBy Michael Phillip Cash As the author of several paranormal and horror books, I’m often asked why I write about dead people.&n&hell…Read More
2022-03-07 13:56
My Latest Netflix Binge by QueenJReads Welcome back to the blog. Yes, I know YOU has been out for a few years now. I reviewed the series of books by Caroline Kepnes awhile ago, but I o… Read More
2022-03-04 13:17
Women’s History Month: The Woman Who Inspires Me Most by Queen J Reads Good morning and welcome back to my blog. Since it is the beginning of Women’s History Month, I wante… Read More
2022-03-03 16:20
The Siege of Abythos by Phil TuckerMy rating: 5 of 5 starsWhat I liked? So, even though this book is the third in the series, this is the first book that I read in the series and also the fi… Read More
2022-03-02 17:06
Mistaken Thoughts by Queen J None of us are perfect. Not exactly a newsflash, but its true. We’re always learning something, not just when it comes to subject matter, but when it… Read More
2022-03-01 14:00
Her Boldest Lie by Kelly UttMy rating: 3 of 5 starsWhat I like? I read the previous books in the series and this one picks up with Marcheline Fay, the successful vineyard owner who, to be ho… Read More
2021-12-15 15:15
Spark by Aleatha RomigMy rating: 5 of 5 starsWhat did I like? After the Into the Light Series, I became a huge fan of Aleatha Romig. After I reading Into the Light and Away From The Dark, I… Read More
2021-12-13 15:02
Her Hidden Past by Kelly UttMy rating: 2 of 5 starsWhat I liked? The entire series looked intriguing so I got it courtesy of BookBub. I had already read the previous books and this one, at t… Read More
2021-08-14 19:42
For the Love of Stories: From "Nicéphore" to "Is This the Finale?" by Charles Avinash NicholasMy rating: 3 of 5 starsvia GIPHY What did I like? I always love reading collections of st… Read More
2021-08-14 19:41
Her Deepest Fear by Kelly UttMy rating: 1 of 5 starsWhat I liked? I was recommended the entire Rosemary Run bundle from Bookbub and since I like mysteries (and the premise) I decided to give… Read More
2021-08-12 14:00
Eyes Deep by Tim MarquitzMy rating: 3 of 5 starsvia GIPHY What did I like? Right at the beginning, I was hooked as the main character demonstrates his ability to take on other identities in… Read More
2021-08-10 12:29
Murder in Paradise: Thirteen Mysteries from the Travels of Hercule Poirot by Agatha ChristieMy rating: 5 of 5 starsvia GIPHY What did I like? This was a collection of short stories by Agatha… Read More
2021-08-07 20:26
13 Days to Die by Matt MiksaMy rating: 3 of 5 starsWhat did I like? There are a number of things that I enjoyed about this novel. For one, this was very obviously heavily researched as the d… Read More
2021-08-05 20:01
The Murder of Roger Ackroyd by Agatha ChristieMy rating: 5 of 5 starsWhat did I like? I’m a huge Agatha Christie fan and have read The Murder of Roger Akroyd many times before. This, h… Read More
2021-06-26 19:44
The Rage Colony by Shanon HuntMy rating: 4 of 5 starsWhat I liked? After The Pain Colony (I reviewed this back in April of 2020) I was captivated and rather impatient waiting for the second… Read More
2021-04-11 15:43
River Queens: Saucy Boat, stout mates, spotted dog, America by Alexander WatsonMy rating: 5 of 5 starsWhat did I like about this book? For the most part, this was both an easy, sometimes f… Read More
2021-02-22 22:47
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2020-09-26 21:28
Nobody's Champion by Tiffany ReeseMy rating: 5 of 5 starsRecently, I had the pleasure of reading a book by Middle Grade author Tiffany Reese. Her work of fiction is entitled Nobody’s C… Read More
2020-09-26 01:01
Winter Flower by Charles Sheehan-MilesMy rating: 4 of 5 starsWhat I liked? I was given this book to review by the author in exchange for an honest review and decided to listen to the audiobo… Read More
2020-08-11 23:01
The Angel of a Madman by Ricky DragoniMy rating: 5 of 5 starsWhat did I like about Angel of a Madman by Ricky Dragoni? First of all, I listened to the audiobook of this title narrated by Ste… Read More
2020-07-25 14:30
via GIPHYAn act of police brutality hurls a small town into a turmoil of rage and fear, igniting a relentless witch hunt and ending in the trial of the decade."When a homeless war veteran is… Read More
2020-07-20 17:55
First, I would like to thank you so much for hosting me here on the blog. As an author, I am always grateful to be given any opportunity to post to a new audience. My first… Read More
2020-07-07 15:48
Reinforcements by Ken HartMy rating: 5 of 5 starsWhat did I like? Historical accounts with a personal feel. I enjoy reading about history and historical events, but when there’s a pers… Read More
2020-07-06 16:17
A Delusion of Satan: The Full Story of the Salem Witch Trials by Frances HillMy rating: 4 of 5 starsWhat did I like? It’s a multi-faceted and full account of the Salem Witch Trials, so… Read More
2020-06-30 12:00
2020-06-26 16:00
Good Afternoon everyone and welcome!via GIPHYAlso, a happy, happy weekend to you all!! via GIPHYTune in to My Interview with Marie Lavender's Writing in the Modern AgeLet me know your though… Read More
2020-06-17 21:14
The Age of Water by Sean CraftMy rating: 3 of 5 starsBook Review: The Age of Water by Sean Craft What did I like? In the middle of what I thought to be a well-rounded story, I enjoyed the ch… Read More
2020-06-16 20:46
Beaches, Bungalows, and Burglaries by Tonya KappesMy rating: 5 of 5 starsAudiobook Review: Beaches, Bungalows, and Burglaries, A Camper and Criminals Cozy #1What did I like? So this is my fi… Read More
2020-06-11 22:34
Please Welcome Alistair Cross, Author of The Silver Dagger...Welcome! So when did you first realize you wanted to be a writer? I remember first wanting to be a writer at 9 or 10 years o… Read More
2020-05-01 15:00
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2020-04-06 23:12
The Pain Colony by Shanon HuntMy rating: 5 of 5 starsWhat did I like? I picked this up from Audible because two of my favorite narrators—Noah Michael Levine and Erin deWard—were… Read More
2020-03-26 21:36
No Ego: How Leaders Can Cut the Cost of Workplace Drama, End Entitlement, and Drive Big Results by Cy WakemanMy rating: 5 of 5 starsWhat did I like? I first started reading this book when I… Read More
2020-02-21 18:57
The President Is Missing by Bill ClintonMy rating: 2 of 5 starsWhat I liked? I first learned about this book at BookCon 2018. Before I attended, I had no idea that President Bill Clinton and… Read More
2019-05-28 18:30
Pentimento by Stephen CarpenterMy rating: 2 of 5 starsWhat I liked? Stephen Carpenter really knows how to build upon a series. I’ve been a fan since reading Killer, which is the first… Read More
2019-04-24 16:32
Hybrid by James Marshall SmithMy rating: 3 of 5 starsWhat I liked? Enjoyable and interesting premise surrounding wolves and hybrid creatures in Yellowstone Park. I’ve always loved stor… Read More
2019-04-15 15:39
Wild World by Peter S. RushMy rating: 4 of 5 starsWhat I liked? The book takes us back to the Vietnam War as well as the Kent State shootings and the protest era in general. The author explo… Read More
2019-04-02 12:00
Winter of the Wolf by Cherise SinclairMy rating: 4 of 5 starsWhat I liked? The story itself is crafted well, to no surprise. I’m a fan of Sinclair’s Master of the Shadowlands ser… Read More
2019-03-15 12:30
Out of Time by Monica McCartyMy rating: 5 of 5 starsWhat I liked? The characters were multifaceted and the story was both stopped and started and all the right places. Natalie Anderson and S… Read More
2019-02-25 12:00
Mr. Either/Or by Aaron PoochigianMy rating: 5 of 5 starsWhat I liked? Oh my goodness! The rhyme was my favorite. I’ve rarely read anything like this where the author utilizes the rhyme… Read More
2019-02-22 21:22
Their Bride by Stasia BlackMy rating: 4 of 5 starsWhat I liked? Reverse Harem/Menage isn’t a genre I read very much, but I did like the flow of this one. The author let you see what ha… Read More
2019-02-20 12:32
The Farmer's Slaughter by Liliana HartMy rating: 3 of 5 starsWhat I liked? This is the start of a series involving Harley, an author whose writings often surround cold cases, and Davidson, a… Read More
2019-02-16 19:36
Heart Sight by Robin D. OwensMy rating: 3 of 5 starsWhat I liked? If you’re familiar with the Celta series, which I am as I went through a few books in the series awhile back, then you… Read More
2019-01-27 00:34
The Emissary by Tamara VeitchMy rating: 4 of 5 starsWhat I liked? Without giving anything away, I can honestly say I was drawn in from the very beginning. The backstories on the main charact… Read More
2019-01-22 12:11
Trinity of Light by Renea MasonMy rating: 5 of 5 starsWhat I liked? It was quite a ride. The author really knows how to build up worlds and characters that you care about. She understands th… Read More
2019-01-19 17:00
Between the Waters by Renea MasonMy rating: 5 of 5 starsWhat I liked? So this is the second book in the Symphony of Light series and Between the Waters picks up the rest of the tale without… Read More
2019-01-15 12:11
Shadow Prey by John SandfordMy rating: 5 of 5 starsWhat I liked? The action started right away which I thought was wonderful for a thriller. If you’re going to promise me, the reader… Read More
2019-01-13 16:43
Symphony of Light and Winter by Renea MasonMy rating: 5 of 5 starsWhat I liked? The synopsis and storyline of course caught my attention, along with the fact that my two favorite narrators w… Read More
2018-12-13 20:09
The View from Down Here: Photography by Sylvia Longmire by Sylvia LongmireMy rating: 5 of 5 starsGorgeous photos with perspective on all counts. Loved it! Highly recommended!View all my revi… Read More
2018-12-11 19:51
What All Atheist Must Know by John EdwinMy rating: 2 of 5 starsWhat I liked? The title is definitely intriguing enough to make you want to pick it up. What I didn’t? It was overwrought… Read More
2018-12-09 19:19
Woofed Cookies by Greg BauderMy rating: 2 of 5 starsWhat I liked? It was a super quick read about a dog named Cookie. Cookie gets sick consistently and saves his owner. A simple premise, but… Read More
2018-12-07 17:08
Hidden secrets, buried truths, and Madeline living a life on the edge. Protected for millenniums by families of the Judaic First & Second Temple, the contents of a mysterious gold box… Read More
2018-12-05 16:00
P.S. I Spook You by S.E. HarmonMy rating: 5 of 5 starsWhat I liked? The characters, living and non, are very well developed. I routed for both Rain Christiansen and Danny McKenna and wanted… Read More
2018-12-03 14:31
A Merchant in Oria by David WileyMy rating: 5 of 5 starsWhat I liked? Even though it was a novella, it gave me all the action I could possibly stand. The pacing was fabulous. Fast but not… Read More
2018-11-26 23:57
Today’s guest post is from novelist Steven Arnett. He’d like to tell you about his latest novel, The Strange Curse of Breda. It is a recently released suspense/thriller that has… Read More
2018-11-14 17:00
Only Human (Act One): The Pooka's Tales: Speak of the Devil by Leigh HollandMy rating: 5 of 5 starsIt was super entertaining and amazingly dark. I read it cover to cover in a matter of a fe… Read More
2018-11-12 14:39
The Bird is the Word: Tweet Your Way to the Top with Twitter and Sell Books More "Cheep-ly" by Leilani AnastasiaMy rating: 5 of 5 starsVery informative for authors who are working on buildin… Read More
2018-11-08 13:14
Brendan Cobb calls it tar, but there might be as many names for it as cities left standing.To some, it’s known as filth, or blight. Others call it the Black God in revere… Read More
2018-11-07 00:48
Adventures of a Vegan Vamp by Cate LawleyMy rating: 5 of 5 starsThe title intrigued me enough to ask a few questions (What would a vegan vamp eat? Just vegans? Vegetarians? Etc.) and like an… Read More
2018-10-31 12:48
Bad Wolf by Anne MarshMy rating: 4 of 5 starsWhat I liked about the book? First off, the narrator is amazing! Noah Michael Levine is my absolute favorite. Next, I enjoyed the writing itself… Read More
2018-10-27 11:53
Hidden in the Dark by Rashell LashbrookMy rating: 4 of 5 starsHidden In The Dark by Rashell LashbrookWhat I liked about the book? I finished it in a day so it held my attention and wouldn&rs&hell…Read More
2018-10-23 16:00
The Missing Piece by Marie LavenderMy rating: 3 of 5 starsWhat I liked about the book? This was a short read but there’s so much to it. The main character, Alyssa wakes up on the front… Read More
2018-10-17 15:09
Indiana Belle by John A. HeldtMy rating: 4 of 5 starsvia GIPHYWhat I liked about the book? I haven’t read much historical fiction and I’m not the biggest fan of time travel stori… Read More
2018-10-10 12:20
Bugs in the System by Pat McNaryMy rating: 3 of 5 starsvia GIPHYWhat I liked? Instead of one longer story, Bugs in the system is a collection of short stories that are different yet relate w… Read More
2018-10-05 20:44
Ghostly Paws by Leighann DobbsMy rating: 4 of 5 starsWhat I liked? The premise is your standard cozy mystery but with a twist. A car accident leaves divorcee Wilhemina Chance (Willa for shor… Read More
2018-10-03 00:28
BLIND ACCEPTANCE by Sandra PimentelMy rating: 5 of 5 starsThis was different kind of memoir, a genre that I don’t usually get into. What makes Blind Acceptance different is its buildup… Read More
2018-09-30 12:05
Single Chicas by Sandra C. LopezMy rating: 5 of 5 starsWhile Lopez’s Single Chicas is a collage of modern Latinas and the relationship struggles faced, the multifaceted tales are cross… Read More
2018-09-23 16:21
Pimp in the Pulpit by Thomas McRaeMy rating: 2 of 5 starsWhat did I like? So Pimp in the Pulpit revolves around a dysfunctional family. At the center of this is a party to be held for Lilian… Read More
2018-09-20 20:04
Smugglers & Scones by Morgan C. TalbotMy rating: 5 of 5 stars*I listened to the audiobook for this read, narrated by Amina Cee*via GIPHYWhat I liked about the book? I loved the atmospher… Read More
2018-09-14 19:33
Uber Diva by Charles St. AnthonyMy rating: 4 of 5 starsWhat I liked about this book? It was a quick read and a hilarious and equally irreverent one at that. I also liked that it served as no… Read More
2018-09-06 19:30
Skin Food by Type AMy rating: 4 of 5 starsWhat I liked? The fast pace of the story. I enjoy it when an author gets right down to business and takes me on a roller coaster ride with their wor… Read More
2018-09-03 16:00
Definition of Craving by Lia PeeleDefinition Series Book 2Published August 21, 2018Contemporary/EroticaSynopsis:They could have it all ... if the others let him go. Scarlett Trent is a… Read More
2018-08-31 16:00
FEVER by Ellen MintINQUISITION SERIES -- Book TWORelease Date: OCTOBER 23RD, 2018Genre: Romance Suspense FEVER by Ellen MintINQUISITION SERIES -- Book TWORelease Date: OCTOBER 23RD, 20… Read More
2018-08-30 00:57
Snobbity Snowman by Maria BardyukovaMy rating: 5 of 5 starsI first off loved the illustrations. It was all beautiful and bright and would definitely draw the attention of any child reading i… Read More
2018-08-23 00:52
Killer In The Hills by Stephen CarpenterMy rating: 5 of 5 starsFor those of you who don’t know, Killer in the Hills is part 2 of 3 in the Jack Rhodes Mystery series. As I’ve ment… Read More
2018-08-10 20:40
Random Bullets by Joy MutterMy rating: 1 of 5 starsI received the audiobook from the author in exchange for an honest review. Here's what I liked about the bookThe premise. It seemed simple… Read More
2018-08-03 00:16
No Expectations by Madison DiazMy rating: 4 of 5 starsI liked the illustration of the personalities of Emilia and Stephen. You see the complexities of their lives, which I honestly did not e… Read More
2018-07-26 17:07
A Tool Case For Language Learning: 40 Tools to Become a Top-Notch Language Learner by Nagi AnBook Summary:You can approach… Read More
2018-07-12 14:05
I found this book and author via BookBub and I’ve never been one to always start at the beginning of a series… Read More
2018-06-05 23:01
Flush Me Freddy by Angela AmbrosiniMy rating: 5 of 5 starsFOR A SHORT BOOK, IT CERTAILY DOES PACK SO MUCH AND DOES IT VERY CLEARLY AND BEAUTIFULLY. SCENES FROM BOTH THE PAST AND PRESENT ARE… Read More
2018-06-02 14:00
*´¨)¸.•´¸.•*´¨) ¸.•*¨).🖤(¸.•´ (¸.•`RISE IN ARMS IS LIVERELEASE DATE 31 MAY 2018AUTHOR J.A… Read More
2018-06-01 15:00
Check him out at the following sites: www.warworldseries.comwww.rodcspence.comAlso, visit me at the following sites: IG: www.instagram.com/drqueenreadsTwitter: www.twitter.com/queenjreadsF… Read More
2018-06-01 14:34
On this second episode of 100 Lit, Corina Bishop discusses her writing process and how she came to team up with the awesome narrator of Undying: Laura Jennings. Check out the boo… Read More
2018-05-31 15:13
Website GoodreadsTwitter FacebookInstagram Amazon & AudibleAbout The Author: Max doesn’t remember ever not creating a story.A writer and lover of books since the a… Read More
2018-05-30 14:49
The Timeless Enemyby Jesse TellerWhen I was a boy, my parents took me to the movies. This was back when we had no money. No money at all. We had to fight to get food on the table and we were… Read More
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