On June 9, 2010, I posted my first review. A lot has changed since then! In ten years, I went from book reviewer and casual blogger to editor. A lot is about to change once again. During the last year, I have been a university student once again and have taken courses to further my skills in editing. I am adding a lot more experience to my resume, and soon, a lot more content will be added here for my writing friends. For now, let's have some fun and look at a few reviews of some ...
Christmas with the Cowboy by Tina Radcliffe – a review & giveaway
Welcome to the JustRead Publicity Tour's BLOG TOUR for Christmas with the Cowboy by Tina Radcliffe. Christmas novels are a favorite of mine. Couple that with a contemporary romance foundation, and I'm sold. Tina Radcliffe's newest novel Christmas with the Cowboy was a wonderful story. The hero and heroine were very likeable, and the secondary characters were amazing. Tina's writing is so easy to like. Christmas with the Cowboy had no complicated characters that drove me insane, and the story ...
The Firefighter’s Twins | Review & GIVEAWAY
It isn't very often that I start out a review with a desire to simply—right away—share how much I enjoyed a book. Today is one of those days. I enjoyed The Firefighter's Twins by Heidi McCahan! I don't dole out five star reviews like candy; there are a few things that I'm looking for when determining how I rate a book (naturally, my opinion is mine alone and is subjective!). Author Heidi McCahan hit one of those "things" that I look for right away, and I didn't even realize it at first. The ...
Julie by Catherine Marshall | Spotlight and Giveaway
Title: Julie Author: Catherine Marshall Publisher: Gilead Publishing ReIssue Date: April 17, 2018 Genre: Historical Romance Fiction Links*: Goodreads l Amazon l ChristianBook l Book Depository l Itunes A New York Times bestseller Will the dam hold? Julie Wallace has always wanted to write. Trying to escape the Great Depression, Julie’s father buys the Alderton Sentinel, a small-town newspaper in flood-prone Alderton, Pennsylvania, and moves his family there. As flash floods ominously ...
The Veil of Smoke by Lauren Lynch / Review
Experience the final days of Pompeii in book two of the TimeDrifter Series. This harrowing historical fantasy unfolds through the eyes of the doomed city’s inhabitants, along with a trio of time traveling misfits. Their old nemesis, known as Basilius in Pompeii, charms others as he counters their every attempt. The fate of another relies on their ability to dodge Basilius’s efforts and escape before time runs out for Pompeii. Will they be willing to forfeit a future for what they hold most dear? ...
Power Play, Book 4 / SVH Review and Giveaway
Remember in previous posts when I said I had no memory of some of the Sweet Valley stories? That all changed with SVH Book 4—Power Play. Robin Wilson wants to join Pi Beta Alpha, Sweet Valley High's highly selective sorority. She may not be beautiful or popular, but she's friendly and smart. So when Elizabeth nominates her for the sorority, Jessica is less than thrilled. She is determined to find a way to keep Robin from Pi Beta. But Elizabeth is just as determined to make Robin a sorority ...
The Melody of the Soul – Giveaway & Facebook Live
The Melody of the Soul Series: Music of Hope (Book 1) Paperback: 320 pages Publisher: Gilead Publishing (January 16, 2018) Language: English ISBN-10: 1683700406 ISBN-13: 978-1683700401 Introduction Violinist Anna Zadok and her grandmother were the only ones remaining in their family who hadn't been transported to a labor camp. Their being Christian didn't matter, because by birth they were Jews, so their fate was sealed. Eventually, they would get their deportation ...
Hope Travels Through – review and giveaway
Introduction While looking at the description of Hope Travels Through, I was interested when I found out that it is based on real events that took place in December 1977--a tragic plane crash of the University of Evansville men's basketball team. I had never heard of that tragedy, and I'm surprised since that happened around the time that I was born. So, intrigued, I wanted to read this novel. Hope Travels Through is cut from a different mold from other stories I read, and I like that. Loni ...
Trust My Heart Review & Giveaway
Trust My Heart, written by Carol J. Post, was a really fun read! If you're looking for a contemporary Christian romance that is light-hearted and fun, definitely give this one your time! I was drawn in because of the heroine's name Jami. It is rare to see my own name in a book. After I decided that the book description sounded good, I wanted to read Trust My Heart! The two main characters, Grant and Jami, seemed like real people. Both had flaws (oh boy--don't get me started on Grant!) that ...
The Aleppo Code – Review and GIVEAWAY!
The Aleppo Code, a gripping novel in a series called The Jerusalem Prophecies, is a novel that will leave you on the edge of your seat! Author Terry Brennan has written a series with suspense and mystery! The series begins with the novel A Sacred Cipher. It sets the stage for the rest of the series. A modern-day Indiana Jones revolving around an ancient scroll found in a hidden room of the library of a friend of Reverend Charles Spurgeon finds several men scratching their heads and forging ...
Faith of Our Fathers – DVD Review & GIVEAWAY
Faith of our Fathers was a really good movie. It's about two men whose fathers both perished in the Vietnam War. They're both seeking answers about their dads, and they come together in a hilarious way. One guy is a rough-around-the-edges character, and the other is soft-spoken and determined . . . and a bit naive. As they travel together to Washington, D.C., a bunch of obstacles impede their efforts to find answers. They have to learn to work together through the ridiculous (yet funny!) ...
Finding Noah – Movie Review & GIVEAWAY!
Riveting and Emotional, Finding Noah is a documentary film that will intrigue those who are interested in archaeology, Bible history, and adventurous expeditions. I was given the opportunity for an early viewing of this film. Finding Noah is all about finding the Biblical Noah's Ark. Many of the individuals on the quest have gone to Mount Ararat several times, each time unsuccessful in finding the proof that they are looking for. Battling the political powers, the climb, and the bitter ...
