Have you ever picked up a book that completely blindsided you? That’s exactly what happened to me with Kelley Armstrong’s “Living with the Dead.” As a writer who usually dabbles in slice-of-life stories and personal essays, I never thought I’d find myself engrossed in a world of half-demons and necromancers. But here I am, still…
Have you ever picked up a book that made you question the very fabric of reality? That’s exactly what happened to me when I stumbled upon “To Live and Die in Fantasyland” by Ben Peller. As a writer myself, I’m always on the hunt for stories that push boundaries, and boy, did this one deliver!…
Have you ever picked up a book on a whim, only to find it completely upends your expectations? That’s exactly what happened to me with Jennifer L. Armentrout’s “Obsidian.” As a writer of contemporary fiction, I’m usually knee-deep in character studies and slice-of-life narratives. But after a particularly grueling deadline, I found myself craving something……
Have you ever felt like you were being watched, even in a place that’s supposed to be safe? That’s exactly how I felt as I devoured “Betrayals” by Lili St. Crow, the second book in her Strange Angels series. As a writer myself, I’m always on the lookout for fresh takes on urban fantasy, and…
Have you ever found yourself in a bookstore, aimlessly wandering the aisles, when a particular cover catches your eye? That’s exactly how I stumbled upon “Dead Beat” by Jim Butcher. The image of a man in a long coat, staff in hand, standing defiantly against a stormy Chicago skyline, practically screamed “Pick me up!” And…
Have you ever stumbled upon a book that feels like it was written just for you? That’s exactly how I felt when I picked up “Summer Knight” by Jim Butcher. As a struggling writer trying to find my voice in the crowded world of urban fantasy, I was desperately seeking inspiration. Little did I know…
Have you ever picked up a book that felt like a warm hug from an old friend? That’s exactly how I felt when I cracked open “The Lost Hero” by Rick Riordan. As a writer myself, I’m always on the lookout for stories that can reignite my creative spark, and boy, did this one deliver!…
Have you ever picked up a book on a whim, only to find yourself swept into a world you never knew existed? That’s exactly what happened to me with “Blue Moon” by Alyson Noel. As a writer always on the hunt for fresh voices in young adult fiction, I’d heard whispers about Noel’s work. But…
Have you ever picked up a book that felt like a sucker punch to your literary senses? That’s exactly what happened when I dove into “Sandman Slim” by Richard Kadrey. As a struggling writer trying to make my mark in the urban fantasy genre, I’m always on the lookout for fresh voices. Little did I…
Have you ever found yourself so captivated by a book that you lose track of time, only to emerge hours later feeling like you’ve been on an epic adventure? That’s exactly what happened to me with Kresley Cole’s “Wicked Deeds on a Winter’s Night.” As a romance novelist myself, I’m always on the lookout for…