Reading for fun!

I am so addicted to reading! Even when I take a few days off I'm unable to stop reading. Having edited Cate Dean's "A Gathering of Angels" and "Carry on Wayward Son", books two and three of the "Claire Wiche Chronicles", I was enamoured with the story. Finding some free time, I pounced on the first of the series "Rest for the Wicked" and finished it this morning. Oh. My. Gosh. I loved it so much, and it reminded me of how much I loved the other two, now I'm going to spend the rest of my free time re-reading numbers two and three! Thanks so much, Cate, for being the fabulous writer you are...and, by the way, I want more. :O)

Hugh Howey

When I think of science fiction, I think of Jack Chalker, Andre Norton, Ann McCaffery, Issac Asimov, Mercedes Lackey to name a few. Huge fan of those authors, collected all their books. I am now a fan of Hugh Howey.

For someone who has been reading science fiction since the '70s, it has been a challenge to find someone (other than the above mentioned) who is able to pull me into a world thoroughly enough to actually read 6 of their books! In a row! In fact, I do believe that Hugh Howey is the first since then!

For those who project themselves into the world built by authors, the Wool series (or Silo series) is perfect. During the read (one right after another) I was living in the silo while reading and when I wasn't reading I was thinking of the dynamics of the characters, mechanics of living there, and impossibility of something like that actually working. To me, that is the sign of a great writer.

This author is a must read, I don't care what he writes, you must read it.

Chasing Shadows

I read S.H. Kolee's first in this series, "Seeing Shadows", and couldn't wait for the second one! I was lucky enough to edit the second of that series - "Chasing Shadows". What a fun read!

Totally didn't expect the ending! Now I'm going to be on the edge of my seat until the next book comes out! The fact that I really don't care for a lot of Simon's behavior simply means that S.H. Kolee got it right with describing characters! When I have an opinion on the type of person a character is that means I'm totally in the story. I was in there for the whole edge-of-the-chair, couldn't-put-it-down story!

Busy Fall!

I can't believe how busy this fall has been! So busy, in fact, that I have three books to highlight!


There is one certain quality in a book written by an author who will be very successful…I find myself picturing the scenes as though I was watching a movie in my mind. “Saving Face” by J. E. Taylor is just such a book written by just such an author. This book has a killer opener, sets the stage, has enough background so you don’t feel you’ve totally missed the story by not reading the first of the set, and builds the action.

I’ve edited a lot of books, read thousands more, and can honestly say this is an author to look for. I recommend this book and any other by J. E. Taylor for anyone who likes mystery, romance, and paranormal. It’s the total package. 

This book totally captured my attention! I am not going to say where this story goes, it’s too good a book to try to recap the action, you must read this yourself. There are many clues given during the entire story, some are red herrings that set your mind to thinking, ahhhh, I know what happened. Well, you don’t! Mystery story-telling at its best, I have to thank you, Mr. Conner, for providing a story that I can read more than one time. There are levels upon levels that reveal hidden clues, with an ending I didn’t see coming. The author hinted at issues, then let the reader move on, only to come back with a completely unexpected answer. This book was totally enjoyable. I highly recommend this book to anyone! You don’t have to love mystery writing to love this book.

 "Hot Like Fire"
I thought this book was really sweet. The characters meet and fall in love. There are no large disagreements, nothing goes wrong. It's refreshing to read a book that is just romantic. I think the characters could have survived some trauma, Ms Roberts built them well enough to see the strength beneath the every day life, and who knows, maybe she will continue to follow them and throw some of life's disappointments at them. Even so, I like this book and would definitely recommend it for an enjoyable quick read.

Just in time!

Just in time for Halloween! "Tales from the Mist" is an anthology you don't want to miss. This is the perfect group of short stories to read just before Halloween, they are all either spooky, creepy or scary! And, like some of the reviewers mentioned, I, too, glance over my shoulder a bit more often now, and make sure the light goes on before I go into a room, and the woods at night...nope, don't think so.

New Romance!

I am pleased to be able to highlight a new romance author. Eva Skyler has published a modern romance titled "Jim Next Door". The story line is true to life and the characters are people you can care about. This is a sweet story that anyone can read.

New Book!

Great news! S.S. Muller has another book! "Be Beautiful Forever: Carol" is the second in the Be Beautiful Forever series, and is another page turner. I know the BBF fans will be pleased with this!