There are many authors whom I love, but there are few that I adore as much as I adore John Irving. I was fairly late to reading his books, despite being brought up in a family of fans, and began with A Prayer for Owen Meany. That book changed me in ways I still have yet to articulate but, suffice to say, it placed Irving on my top authors list. Several months ago, my … [Read more...]
J.J. Hensley: New Book and Interview!
Today is a big day! Today Running 'N' Reading and I have teamed up to present to you the NEW cover of J.J. Hensley's latest book, Chalk's Outline, a fantastic interview, and a giveaway (on Running 'N 'Reading's site)!! Chalk's Outline is J.J.'s third novel and brings the suspense you can expect from this accomplished thriller writer. J.J. is also an ardent … [Read more...]
The #30Authors Book – Legacy: An Anthology
Last year, following #30Authors' inaugural event, Velvet Morning Press graciously turned the online event into an actual book (which I'm pleased to say boasts a 4.20 review on Goodreads!) We asked authors, both contributors and non-contributors, to share (in the form of a short story) what they want their legacy to be and what the word meant to them and the responded with some … [Read more...]
#30Authors: Kristy Woodson Harvey on Paris Rue des Martyrs
Today's post is pretty exciting because not only did I live in Wilmington, North Carolina for a few years, Adria is the powerhouse behind the #30Authors Legacy: An Anthology book (more on that tomorrow). Needless to say, this is a great pairing so check it out and enter to win the fantastic giveaway at the bottom of this post!About the Event #30Authors is an annual event … [Read more...]
Today on #30Authors: J.J. Hensley
About the Event #30Authors is an annual event connecting readers, authors, and bloggers. Throughout the month of September, 30 authors review their favorite books on 30 blogs in 30 days. The event has been met with incredible support from and success within the literary community. In the six months following the event’s inaugural launch, the concept was published as an … [Read more...]
View from a Book Tour Road Trip: Indies Endure!
Today's guest post is by Laura Nicole Diamond, author of Shelter Us.It doesn’t take much to induce my family to hit the road in search of a temporary escape from reality. Some people travel to baseball stadiums, or beaches, or vineyards. For a book lover, there’s no better way to experience new towns than a bookstore tour. With my debut novel Shelter Us published in … [Read more...]
Notes from Malala
A couple of months ago, I had the privilege of attending an event where Malala Yousafzai gave a speech. It was just as inspiring as you'd expect it to be and every single person who attended left a better person than they had been when they walked in. I was pleased to see how many parents brought their children, and it gave me hope for the future in a time when hope is a little … [Read more...]
7 Reasons I Didn’t Review Your Book
News alert: I don't review every book I read. This statement may or may not surprise you, but the fact is that I simply don't review every book I have read. A recent conversation about the expectations of book bloggers got me thinking about all of the times I have accepted a book for consideration or added one on Goodreads but didn't review it. There are plenty … [Read more...]