February 2012 Blog Posts (403)

Writing and self-publishing my first novel has been a tremendous learning experience for me. As a longtime freelance journalist and the author or co-author of eight non-fiction books, the biggest and most obvious thing I've learned is how completely different the two genres are. One of the more interesting things I've discovered, however, is that many people have the same preconceived notions about novelists.…

I've been a freelance journalist and a non-fiction writer for over 30 years. Although I wrote a lot of (mostly bad, mostly juvenile) fiction between the ages of 11 and 21 I turned to non-fiction for a career because I figured I'd have a much better chance of making a living that way. So why did I write a novel? Funny you should ask.

I had no intention of writing a novel, ever. I wasn't interested in writing one, even though I'm…

In mid-November, a couple of days after I self-published my novel, Playing the Genetic Lottery, I was lucky enough to be interviewed on the radio in Honolulu by Carroll Cox for his talk show. I had sent him the first six chapters of my book, which is a memoir-style novel of a 32-year-old wife and mother who grew up with two schizophrenic parents, to read before we talked on the air. Noting…

As an avid reader, and a person who is fortunate enough to live in a book-loving community with book stores that regularly host writer talks, I know a lot about the kinds of questions readers ask. I've been thinking about that recently, as I hope to start giving book talks myself once my novel, which I self published as an e-book in November, is out in paperback later this…

A new review is up on Fairday’s Blog!  Check out Mockingbird by Kathryn Erskine and see what life is like from a girl with Asperger’s Syndrome.  A book you shouldn’t miss!…

Despite some faults, Do-It-Yourself Magic by Ruth Chew is a quick read about what two kids discover in a Build-Anything Kit that is marked down in price. If Do-It-Yourself Magic is representative of what Ruth Chew wrote, you should check out her books for the reluctant reader in your life.…

My blog has a new domain at www.coffeeaddictedwriter.com.

A Satan Carol by spiritual horror author Alan Steven Kessler combines elements of the macabre and parody/satire to explore the concepts of free will and evil. Not having read in this horror subcategory before, I was intrigued when I received a copy of this ebook for review.

The story begins in 1848…

Leap into Books in March on Fairday’s Blog!

Enter the giveaway for a chance to win: a $25 Gift Card to the online store at Books on the Common and a *not for sale* author illustrated, signed, hardcover edition of The Secret DMS Files of Fairday Morrow.…

Book Title:"In All Probability" & "Jumble Tales"

Author:Steve Morris

Published By:Pneuma Springs Publishing

Age Recommended:18 +

Reviewed By:Kitty Bullard

Raven Rating:5







Review:These are two wonderfully delightful books by a man that has clearly had his own ups and downs in life. Steve Morris weaves tales of good fortune and…

My Book Review of However Long The Night by David Pereda. This is an intriguing contemporary romance and suspense story. http://jerseygirlbookreviews.blogspot.com/2012/02/however-long-night-by-david-pereda.html…

        I always wondered where my passion for reading came from and how it has become such an important aspect in my life.  While other kids were outside playing in the mud or building tree houses, I have always been spending my time…

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Recovering the Self, a Journal of Hope and Healing, Vol. 11, No. 1 is an awesome quarterly literary journal from Ernest Dempsey for people who are struggling w/some life problem and looking for like-minded individuals and others who understand. Contributors come from around the world and from all kinds of specialities like psychologists and life coaches as well as nurses, poets, essayists and and people like you and me who have lived and learned. Each…

Recovering the Self, a Journal of Hope and Healing, Vol. 11, No. 1 is an awesome quarterly literary journal from Ernest Dempsey for people who are struggling w/some life problem and looking for like-minded individuals and others who understand. Contributors come from around the world and from all kinds of specialities like psychologists and life coaches as well as nurses, poets, essayists and and people like you and me who have lived and learned. Each…

My new and true autobiography entitled "Born in Betrayal" is now available @ http://www.createspace.com/3694258 I believe that it will literally change the lives of all who read it. I am a survivor, and my message is one of faith, strength, and hope. We all have a story to tell, but the beauty of life is sharing experiences and possibly encouraging someone else in their journey. God Bless you all. Yours, The Germantown Angel. I…

My Book Review of The Beautiful Wife by Sandy Ralya. This is wonderful and inspiring Christian self-help guide for woman about their role in the marriage.http://jerseygirlbookreviews.blogspot.com/2012/02/beautiful-wife-by-sandy-ralya.html…

You know what pisses me off?When internet bookstore put the young adult category inside the children's book category.As in,there technically isn't any young adult category,just children's books.You know what they generally mean by children's books?Picture books.So while I am busy trying to find myself a new good book to read,I am stuck having to scroll through five zillion picture books.I'm sorry,but its kinda been a fairly long time since Ive last read a picture book,and I'm not planning on…