The theme for the #Romancestagram hashtag over on Instagram this month is "Romance Retellings." I have to say, this is one of my favorite themes so far, both as a reader and a writer. Every month as the themes are announced, I scan to see if I have any books or...
I've been on a reading binge—anything and everything. As you've probably noticed, I don't read just one type of book, I read all over the place. I always have. And my July reads were no different as evidenced by these four very unique stories. Looking for something...
This week I've been reading books from two different series. What is it about a good series that keeps you coming back for MORE? I think it is great characters (of course) and sometimes it's just the sheer joy of being in that story world again. And with some series,...
In my family, we never arrive or leave each other's homes empty handed. If it isn't being used, or you can't use it up, you share it. Sharing is just part of being in my family. Books. Recipes. Food. Magazines. My grandmother was infamous for always having some bit of...
When I travel (which I will be this coming week) I inevitably take three books with me. One for the outbound flight. One for the return flight. And a backup book in case Book A or Book B is, well, a dud. I think sometimes I spend more time picking my three books than...
I have not had much time to read lately. Well, that isn't entirely true. I've been reading, but its been piles and piles of research books. Like histories of Chinese laundries in the west. And histories about Wyoming. And women's history books. Immigrant diaries. But...
