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Finally, a historical fiction novel with a cover that has color! I am so tired of the nod to the German expressionism blue-green scheme that I could scream! Sorry. I had to get that out. I know Glory Over Everything by Kathleen Grissom is a sequel, and I am told it stands on it’s own. By definition, a sequel must stand on its own while it carries on the narrative, but they rarely do. There’s always a little piece the writer throws in the second book that if you don’t read the

I was given this book, “Princess Elizabeth’s Spy” by Susan Elia MacNeal by a friend who knows I am a history buff. As much as I read, I didn’t realize this was book two of a series (thus far of six) about a character, Maggie Hope. Reviews seem mixed from readers on Goodreads, but the award-winning, best-selling author. Nonetheless, I enjoyed this book. I like strong, intelligent, female characters and the era in which this book is set, is particularly interesting. Many reader

As many of my readers and fans may have guessed, I read books of all types, non-fiction, fiction, genre, crime, science fiction, etc. For me, as a writer, I receive inspiration from all forms of writing, and really, all forms of art. It keeps me fresh, relevant and way ahead of trends! This week I’ve chosen to read, Salt to the Sea, by Ruta Sepetys. Most readers know of her work and I’m no exception. What I fancy about her writing, specifically in regard to, Salt to the Sea,

I am passionate about the events of WWII, beyond the trance of being enamored by battles and weaponry. I’m more fascinated about the acts of the participants. I love digging deeper into the minds of the generals, soldiers and civilians to learn how they performed, coped and survived. One of my favorites is Dwight D. Eisenhower’s memoir titled, “Crusade in Europe." It was printed in 1948, and I was lucky to find it on my dad’s bookshelf. It’s a first edition, in fine condition

For seven years I’ve been consumed with writing my new novel, Paper Boats, a suspenseful, thrilling journey about two boys of different faiths, bound together trying to survive the evils of post World War II. Now that the book is final and released, I am consumed with the daily tasks of promoting my book. I am very lucky I have the very best in PR, social and digital behind me. But today I am tired. So I thought I’d put down my book and my promoting chores for a bit of rejuve