Tag: book recommendation
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Christian Science Fiction and Fantasy
Thank you to my fellow Realmmakers for sending me so many books. Earlier this year I asked the Realm Makers Facebook page if anyone was interested in having me read and review their books. The response was overwhelming!! I have had so many authors reach out and send me their books. I’ve already posted on…
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Book Review: ‘Chief Bladeslinger’ and Its Inspiring Themes
I reached out to a writing group and truly appreciated the response. I was in a reading/writing rut and needed some help. So I reached out to the Realm Makers Consortium, a wonderful group of Christian Science Fiction writers and creators, in need of some new material to read. As much as I love the…
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Carly Carlson: Journey of a Christian Fiction Author
“These Wild Dreams of Ours” has been out for a little over a month now and has reached a 4.8 on Amazon and a 4.6 on Goodreads and there is a reason. The book is amazing. From beautiful and stark landscapes and characters that feel so real that you really admire them to difficult situations…
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‘Reverie’ Review: An Amnesiac Journey with Biblical Truths
Drew Taylor’s release of her newest book, “Reverie”was yesterday, June 17. I got the chance to read it as an advance reader and then interview her for this book. Review: This book hit me at a perfect moment. I was needing a good escape and “Reverie” provided that. Esme is a high school English teacher…
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The Book that Wrecked Me
Have you ever read a book that just absolutely destroyed to the point it was all you could think about? I read a book that has lived rent free in my head for the last two weeks. A book that has encouraged me, challenged me and moved me. I have never cried so much during…
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Finding Balance: Writing Amid Life Changes
A new job means adjusting to a new schedule I left my job at Kodiak College in favor of more writing time, but it is taking me a bit of time to get used to my new schedule. I start work later and finish later. However, I now have more time in the morning to…
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Love on Thin Ice Series Wrap-Up
The Final Book in the Love on Thin Ice Series came out this week. I had the privilege to be on the ARC (Advance Reader Copy) team for all but one of the of the 7 book series. 7 authors worked together to create a community called Maple Fall and the charity hockey team, The…
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Cozy Fall Reads: Discovering Tolkien and Sweet Recipes
I’ve been reading Tolkien lately and I’m here for the Hobbit Girl Fall! I started rereading “The Hobbit” and “The Lord of The Rings” last month and forgot how endearing and cozy they are. I also came across a new blog and website, Under A Tin Roof, underatinroof.com and created a few a her desserts…
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Saturday Afternoon Reflections
Sitting here on a rainy Kodiak afternoon just thinking about how I love spending my time on days like this. When it is sunny on Kodiak Island, we all avoid inside chores, or being inside generally at all. I’ve been fishing, going for walks, hanging with our chickens and ducks, and watching my tomatoes grow.…
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Catch Up
I had a change in my schedule at work and now that things are back to “normal” I will get back to sharing the books I read with you. In January my supervisor left and I was asked to go full time for a couple months. I also had started taking classes online. So I…
A Bookish Life In AK 