This is Where It Ends took me by surprise. I thought I knew what was going to happen by the time I finished the first few chapters. But Cindy K Sproles writes masterfully, slowly revealing the personality, past, and hurts of the main character, Minerva Jane Jenkins, as the story progresses. I did not expect […]
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A Book Review of “Remember Me” by Tracie Peterson
Grounded in the setting of the 1909 Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition, fans of historical fiction will appreciate the careful research that has gone into the weaving of the latest by prolific author Tracie Peterson. “Remember Me” captures Addie Bryant at her lowest point and traces her journey into safety and hope. Yet her dark past shadows her […]
Rest in Joy, Joan Didion
In Memoriam, A Review of The White Album Joan Didion, American novelist and essayist, passed away last week, at the age of 87. Her book, The White Album, was required reading for me to obtain my MFA in Creative Writing. One of my professors loved her work and spoke about it at length. I had […]
Book Review of “Book Proposals That Sell” by W. Terry Whalin
I just read “Book Proposals That Sell” by W. Terry Whalin. And here’s the one-sentence review: If you are a writer – especially if you are a writer aspiring to be a traditionally published author one day – this book is extremely helpful and informative. And here’s the longer book review of Book Proposals That […]
Bonita Jewel 