Every fortnight, I perch at my desk to write a blog post, and often there’s a book waiting to be discussed. This week? Not so much. I haven’t finished a fiction book in over two weeks. Considering I usually read multiple books a month, this feels… strange. Lately, life has been fuller than usual. It […]
The American Christian Fiction Writers recently announced the finalists for the 2026 CAROL Awards, and I was so excited to see Robin Patchen’s Protecting You shortlisted in the Romantic Suspense category! If you’ve been around my blog long enough, you’ll know how much I’ve enjoyed Robin Patchen’s The Wright Heroes of Maine series. I’ve shared […]
Life has been full lately. Between long days of researching several decisions (which somehow consumed far more brainpower than expected!) and my general non-author life busyness, my reading pace has resembled a sloth. I realised how hard I’d been running today because I haven’t finished a novel in over a week… highly unusual for me! […]
Have you ever picked up a book you don’t quite know what to expect, only to realise you’ve stumbled onto something delightfully different? This was my experience with Becca Kinzer’s latest release Not What We Pictured. I’ve heard wonderful things about Ms Kinzer’s writing. Her debut patiently waits on my ebook shelf, but this was […]
There’s something special about reading a novel by an author you feel you already “know”… before you’ve read one of their books. Whether it’s through “meeting” them via their newsletter, receiving recommendations from friends and authors or following them on social media, It’s amazing how you can relate to a relative stranger through the snippets […]
Some people call reading their superpower. For me, it’s a joy I prefer not to live without. This year has been a super-busy season, but I’ve still tried to carve out time to read. Instead of long, immersive stretches, I’ve indulged in shorter bursts here and there. Yes, I’ve read less and probably won’t hit […]
