#Review: The Insecure Writer's Support Group--Guide to Publishing and Beyond

The Insecure Writer's Support Group: Guide to Publishing and Beyond

Hope you're having a lovely holiday season. 

If you're an author or you're aspiring to be one, you may want to check out this book by Alex J Cavanaugh and the rest of the IWSG (which I'm happy to be a part of ) who've contributed. (I've got a piece there on magazine markets, by the way.) 

#Review: Judgement Day by Jane Jensen

This was one of my Dad's books and I wished I read it sooner when he was still alive. I could have shared my thoughts with him then. Anyway, I guess it was one of his favorites. Now, it's mine, too. :-)

#Review: Palace of Darkness by Tracy L. Higley

I received a free copy of this from BookLook Bloggers. And here is my unbiased review. Please know that this is based on my own reading experience, which may or may not be similar with yours. 

This engaging tale brings you back to 106 A.D. where Cassia, who lived an impecunious and battered life with her husband, hopes to fully embrace a sense of freedom and safety for herself and her son. Her interminable hope for freedom takes her and her child to an ancient city called Petra.

#Review: 30 Seconds by Chrys Fey

30 Seconds by Chrys Fey

This one's for adults. 

Short, fast-paced and captivating. 

#Review: Snip, Snip Revenge by Medeia Sharif

I received a complimentary copy of this from BookBloggers and here's my review:

#Review: A Tiny Bit Marvellous by Dawn French

This was lent to me. Here are my thoughts about the book:

Dawn French's book is written in a 'Dear Diary' format and different voices take center stage on each chapter. As a whole, it's about a dysfunctional family--the Battles--who have their own battle to face while also struggling to live with each other. Narrated mostly by Mo (the child psychiatrist mother) and her two children, Dora and Oscar (Peter), I found this book to be refreshing and entertaining because, as a reader, it felt like being presented with a psychiatrist's notebook and getting to see the true personalities that are laid bare in its pages.

#Review: A Lady’s Honor by Laurie Alice Eakes

This book is from BookLook Bloggers (formerly, BookSneeze). In exchange of the free copy, here’s my review.

Initially, I thought this one’s about a very young lady since I thought that was what the girl on the cover looked like. (The cover is nice, by the way.) But at the first part, I saw it was about someone older.

Book Review: Boy’s Life by Robert R. McCammon

I bought this because I was intrigued by the back flap’s promise of a very good tale.

This coming-of-age tale is so beautifully written. If I would fall in love with a book, I’d definitely choose this one. This is the first book of the author that I’ve read and I should say that I’m hooked. I bought the book at a book sale, and fell in love with it from the first page to the last.

#Book #Review: The Emperor’s Edge by Lindsay Buroker

The Emperor's Edge

A lovely tale with an interesting mystery to solve and filled with loads of action and endearing characters. Humorous parts were injected at the right time. Truly enjoyed reading it!

Adding this book to my favorites.

Book #Review: Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children

Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children

This book deserves more than 5 stars. I wouldn’t mind giving it more. It’s so easy to fall in love with this book, its unusual characters and its weird vintage photographs.

It was a very enjoyable ride; I was completely enthralled for one and a half day by Ransom Rigg’s realistically described peculiar world. (I would’ve finished it in a day if I didn’t start reading it a few hours after dinner.) It is now one of my favorites. (I can’t wait to read the second book soon!)

I highly recommend it to fans of Harry Potter books, paranormal books and those who love anything peculiar.

Book #Review: Real Magic by Dr Wayne Dyer

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Real Magic

By Dr. Wayne Dyer

There are books that are not meant to be read in one sitting – mainly because they leave you plenty of room to ponder on the helpful information it includes. Real Magic is one of those books.

Book Review: Andi Unexpected by Amanda Flower

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Andi Unexpected by Amanda Flower was one of the books I’ve read recently.

Here’s how the story goes…

Book Review: Stealing the Show (Such Sweet Sorrow Trilogy, Book One)

I love how the first few pages of this book instantly connected with me as I perused it. The writing flows beautifully. The author, Baker Lawley, has written it with impressive attention to details, and filled it with effective dialogues that will allow you to step into the tale and make you want to stay there until you finish it.

Book Review: Witch Hollow and the Fountain Riddle Story

I like the book. It's nice. It's fun. As you can see from the image above, the book's design is aesthetically pleasing. At first glance, most readers of YA books may probably be instantly filled with curiosity just by looking at the image. If you would perchance take a look at its book description at Amazon and other retailers, you'll see it's a good one since it entices (possible) readers. 

Book Review and Trailer: The Christmas Candle by Max Lucado

When a book carries an inspirational tale, strengthened by a reader's own beliefs and hopes that magic and miracles do exist, the moments you spend in reading the story becomes a better experience. That, in a nutshell, is what I want to say about this particular book by Max Lucado, "The Christmas Candle".

The tale begins in 1664, when a candle maker and his wife are jolted awake by a strange, bright light emitted by an angelic visitor. The visitor touches one candle - making it glow in all its glory - and soon disappears. Undoubtedly shaken by what they just saw, the couple decides to keep the visitation and the candle as a secret... but not for long. With a kind heart and obviously saddened by a young widow's plight, the candle maker's wife decides to give the angel-touched candle to the widow. Unbeknownst to her and her husband at that time, that kind gesture would trigger a beautiful life-changing miracle that would soon occur.

Book Review: Twins Under the Christmas Tree by Marin Thomas

 

2nd Book of the "Cash Brothers" series by Marin Thomas

"… dreams only come true if you never stop dreaming." ~ Conway Cash, Twins Under the Christmas Tree

Twins Under the Christmas Tree by Marin Thomas is a delightful, feel-good, romantic tale that brings you to the world of Isi Lopez and Conway Twitty Cash. They have different responsibilities and goals, but both evince a silent wish to find their own true partners in life.

A Review on the New York Times Bestselling Book: Excuse Me, Your Life is Waiting

Lynn Grabhorn’s “Excuse Me, Your Life Is Waiting: The Astonishing Power of Feelings” was handed to me by my niece, Abigail, at a time when I was searching for more answers and finding myself hitting a dead end for more times than I can count.