Happy Friday, friends. Let’s talk about what we’re reading!
I’ve been bouncing back and forth a bit between books this week. The holidays are drawing ever closer, and I did manage to get my cards out, but I still have to send my out-of-town presents, including our annual “signature” gift. I hadn’t heard it called that before, but I saw it on a post from the divine
and realized what a perfect name it is. We have been sending the same thing to the same people annually for many, many years. It’s a meaningful gift, not horribly pricey. Perfect for extended family and friends whom we don’t get to share the holidays with. Still, miles to go before I sleep, but once this is wrapped, all the pressure for the holidays is almost off. We’re throwing our annual cocktail party Sunday night, with this lovely concoction as the main event. It’s always a hit. As is my favorite mocktail recipe. It is a happy fizzy alternative.
I started listening to THE UNMAKING OF JUNE FARROW while signing books for an event in January, and I have high hopes for it. Adrienne Young is an epically talented author. Her last book, SPELLS FOR FORGETTING, was one of my top five faves last year. It will be hard to live up to, but if anyone can do it, Adrienne can.
I also started reading INHERITANCE by Nora Roberts after I saw her commenting on and defending the cliffhanger. Remarkable, really, that anyone questions the Queen’s storytelling devices, but now I must see for myself.
. In the thriller world, we have tools for coping with the pressures of being a debut in the thriller world through the fabulous International Thriller Writers Debut Author Program. I don’t know any other program like it that would benefit Fantasy debuts, or YA. Do you?
Also, somewhat unexpectedly, I started writing #HLN. That wasn’t on my bingo card for this week, but I think all the writing about the book and the prep work I’ve been doing somehow triggered an opening to play with. It did not go smoothly, as you can read about Sunday. But it is a beginning, and it’s growing.
That’s it from me this week. How about you? What’s on your reading plate this weekend?
😂Seriously, I wouldn't dare to question Nora Roberts. ~ I'm reading so little right now... too much to do. But I can't wait for quieter reading times. 💚
Inheritance was an excellent book and Nora Roberts is a master. People just have to complain and keyboard warriors are everywhere!
The Unmaking of June Farrow is so good. Slow start for me, but I'm so glad I stuck with it as it ended up being one of my top books of the year!
I got caught up on some Joss Walker this week....read The Prophecy of the Wind and Guardians of Silence. I'm really enjoying the little spin off series!!
My reading has been light these last few weeks due to the holidays and other family stuff. I took a nod from you and read IN THE LIKELY EVENT by Rebecca Yarros. I loved it but not as much as FOURTH WING and IRON FLAME. There is a sprinkling of reading fairy dust in those two books that make them a magical experience.
😂Seriously, I wouldn't dare to question Nora Roberts. ~ I'm reading so little right now... too much to do. But I can't wait for quieter reading times. 💚
Inheritance was an excellent book and Nora Roberts is a master. People just have to complain and keyboard warriors are everywhere!
The Unmaking of June Farrow is so good. Slow start for me, but I'm so glad I stuck with it as it ended up being one of my top books of the year!
I got caught up on some Joss Walker this week....read The Prophecy of the Wind and Guardians of Silence. I'm really enjoying the little spin off series!!
My reading has been light these last few weeks due to the holidays and other family stuff. I took a nod from you and read IN THE LIKELY EVENT by Rebecca Yarros. I loved it but not as much as FOURTH WING and IRON FLAME. There is a sprinkling of reading fairy dust in those two books that make them a magical experience.
The Keeper of Flames by
Joss Walker, R.L. Perez
The New Couple in 5B by Lisa Unger
The Angel of Indian Lake by
Stephen Graham Jones
Christmas and Other Horrors: An Anthology of Solstice Horror
The Folly by Gemma Amor
Math for English Majors by Ben Orlin