Everyone in My Family Has Killed Someone, by Benjamin Stevenson is one of those books I was so excited to get my hands on. I read a lot of thrillers and mysteries and so I’m on a lot of lists that recommend these sorts of books. One of my favorites is Murder By the Book,…
The Enigma of Room 622 was my first encounter with Joël Dicker. I went into this book with no real expectations. But based on the amount of buzz it was generating in some of my reading circles and the book jacket copy I hoped for the best–an exciting, entertaining read that left me energized and…
As a writer, the fact that people are still banning books in 2022 hurts my soul. I am one hundred percent anti-censorship, and I believe that all true artists share this sentiment. Freedom of expression is not only our livelihood, but also our lifeblood. As a book coach, I encourage my clients to be unapologetically…
The Startup Wife, by Tahmima Anam: My honest review. Spoiler alert . . . I loved this book. 4.5 Stars The only thing I love more than writing is reading. Okay, and my kids. At least most of the time. But I have been an avid reader since I was . . . I don’t…
It’s that time of the year again . . . gifting season! If you happen to have a writer friend on your gift list, you’ll want to check out this list of writing craft books. IMHO books always make great gifts. I definitely had a hard time choosing my top 5, and so you can…
I love stories. Especially scary stories . . . For as long as I can remember, I’ve loved a good scare. As a child, my favorite cartoon character was Scooby-Doo. I loved the Haunted Mansion at Disney World. And my favorite reads were The Witches, by Roald Dahl, The Dollhouse Murders, by Betty Ren Wright,…
