Age of The Almek (The Almek Series, #1) by Tara A. Lake is a dystopian novel where citizens of the world are taught “desertion is death and loyalty is life.”
Lake has an amazing imagination and finds ways to bring readers into her world through dialogues and narration. I really enjoyed this part of the book.
Read MoreThe Boxer and the Blacksmith by Edie Cay is a historical romance about, you guessed it, a boxer and a blacksmith, and it was absolutely wonderful.
The boxer, Bess Abbott, was a hardass, cauliflower-eared fighter who just wanted love and wanted to give love. I think my most favorite thing about her character was her many imperfections.
Read MoreNo Strings by Virginia Babcock is an endearing sweet love story with some great character development.
The story tells the tale of two characters who meet for purposes other than for romance. Our female protagonist Emory (who is a complete badass) wants a baby, but she doesn't want to have a relationship to get it. Ten, our male protagonist, happens to be in the right place at the right time. This was a fun and very unique story. I was really pining for the characters, and while the ending was a little more old-fashion for my taste, I still enjoyed it.
Jurassic Park: The Lost World by Michael Crichton was a great read. Often, when I come across a sequel, I’m not that impressed. But Crichton’s knowledge of dinosaurs and advanced storytelling abilities left me wanting more.
Much in the same way that the first Jurassic Park starts, we discover dinosaurs on an island. Unlike the first book, where a park was coming to life, this story is about characters rediscovering the park long-abandoned.
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The Liberty Key by author Michael R Goodwin is when a house meets a person. This isn’t so much a paranormal story as it is the house is the living thing.
The story starts when [character name] is searching for a house after dealing with the death of his wife and child. When he finds The Liberty House, it’s much too big for him, but he loves it.
Read More25 Gates of Hell: A Horror Anthology by John West et. al. is a horror anthology with twenty-five different horror stories that will lead you closer to the fiery depths of inferno.
If you like scary stories, especially ones with distinctive voices and styles, then this is the anthology for you. I was in awe of the different stories…
Read MoreUnkillable Joe by Joe Vallen is what happens when two realities collide, bringing in action with comical writing. This story is about Unkillable Joe, Joe’s “fictional” characters, the narrator, and a frog. If you’re not paying attention, the high-intensity back and forth may get confusing, and while this could be a detriment, I think it worked for this book. We start with the narrator who talks about Joe, a comic book creator and his comic book characters.
Read MoreIf you’re looking for something with clever writing and an exciting plot, then read Riley’s Excellent and not-at-all Fake Exorcism Service by Sophie Queen. When I first started this story, I had no idea what I was getting myself into, and from page one, I was hooked.
Warning, this blog has some spoilers!
Read MoreFor a novel to be successful, readers need to feel an emotional attachment to the characters. For that to work, a book’s characters need to be dynamic and well-rounded. This is true for an action-packed or plot-driven story. Readers, presumably, are humans. And like all humans, generally, we like reading about other humans. Below, I’ve listed six great ways on how to create impactful characters.
Read MoreWe’ve published Quincey’s Questions, and we couldn’t be happier! Thanks for all your support. We couldn’t do any of this without you!
Read MoreDo you know the purpose of your story? The purpose is the reasoning behind you writing it, and me reading it. There needs to be something that pushes the readers and you forward, but what is it? What kind of story do you want to end up with? It’s essential to answer these questions if you want a successful book. Below, I’ve listed five tips on how you can create purpose for your story.
Read MoreWe’ve got big news. Editing Mee’s first book is soon to be released on Mother’s Day, May 10. A children’s book for ages 2-4, Quincey’s Questions is about a young French bulldog named “Quincey” who asks his mother all manner of questions about the world around him, and of course, about different dogs.
Read MoreMoby Dick! The great behemoth of stories. If you’ve read this one, then you’re probably at the cool classic’s book club table. This book came to me from my father, and for a long time I was reluctant to read it for one excuse or another: it’s too long, there are whales in it, etc. etc. But when I finally got around to consuming those wonderful pages, I was enthralled--enchanted.
Read MoreFor this week, I would like to talk about “A Tree Grows in Brooklyn,” a semi-autobiographical story published in 1943 by Betty Smith. Betty focuses on a young impoverished girl Francine Nolan and her family living in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, New York City, during the first two decades of the 20th century.
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