The big news is that I am one step closer to publication of The Appearance of Power. Yesterday, I finished the edits that followed my beta reads and developmental editing. It took me way too long. The main reason I had waited on getting it […]
Year: 2026
My March Reads – 2026
Despite reading fewer books than February, due to my end of the month editing deadline (which I met), I still read quite a few of the books on my March TBR, plus a few more. I read 12, pushed two to a later month, started […]
My April To Be Read Pile – 2026
In 2026, I had originally planned to read at least 52 books, for one per week, and due to some amazing procrasti-reading in the first quarter, I have only 6 books left. I will meet my goal in April, and then I have to decide […]
Interviewing Avis M. Adams, Author of the YA Time Travel Fantasy, “The Disappearing Bloodline.”
Yesterday I posted my review of ‘The Disappearing Bloodline.’ It is the second book in the YA time travel fantasy adventure Lavender and Time series from Avis M. Adams. It follows ‘The Disappearing Names.’ I have given it five stars. If you want to check […]
A YA Time Travel Fantasy Review – “The Disappearing Bloodline (Lavender in Time),” by Avis M. Adams.
‘The Disappearing Bloodline’ is the second book in the YA time travel fantasy adventure Lavender and Time series from Avis M. Adams. It follows ‘The Disappearing Names.’ I have given it five stars. This book focuses on the same two teen girl characters as ‘The […]
An Arthurian Retelling Fantasy Review – “Half Sick of Shadows,” by Laura Sebastian.
‘Half Sick of Shadows’ is an Arthurian retelling from the point of view of Elaine, Lady of Shalott. This is a fantasy version. Avalon is home to the fey. Albion is home to Camelot. Elaine, Arthur, Lancelot (who is half fey), Morgana, and Guinevere are […]
My March To Be Read Pile – 2026
In 2026, I plan to read at least 52 books, for one per week, and due to some amazing procrasti-reading in January and February, I have only 21 left. I read 19 books in February, but realistically, I need to dial that back in March […]
A Women’s Fiction Review – “Crossfire (Life’s A Rodeo),” by Heidi Herman.
‘Crossfire’ is a women’s fiction novel about Moirin Garrett, on track to be CEO of her family’s energy company. She’s been a workaholic and has helped the company go international. But now the Board is starting a vetting process to avoid nepotism. What should be […]
My February Reads – 2026 – Part Two
I read nineteen books in February. Eleven of those were on my TBR and I discussed them in my last post. Given I read so many, I am covering the rest in this part two post. The first two bonus books focused on Agatha Christie. […]
My February Reads – 2026 – Part One
In 2026, I plan to read at least 52 books, for one per week, and I did so well in January I only had 40 to go. February was even better. I will have finished 19 books, leaving 21 to go. I have been on […]










