Tag Archives: books

To Sequel or Not to Sequel?

As a writer, have you ever started writing a book that you meant to be a standalone and then realize that there’s too much going on with the plot to wrap it all up in one book? That’s where I’m at. As hard as I try to make standalone stories, I happen to find a way to turn it into a sequel, trilogy, or even a series.

Heaven’s Embrace: A Story of Sorrow and Faith

I love a good short story, especially when it’s impactful. Kathy van Staden with Kim Appelgryn deliver a true story about grace, faith, and tragedy. Heaven’s Embrace: A Story of Sorrow and Faith is a thought provoking piece that combines real life events with musings of spiritual intervention.

How to Review Poetry

I currently have a blog post about how to write good and constructive reviews for stories, but what about poetry? Poetry can be a little tricky for me to review because it usually reflects a deep emotional connection with the writer.

Writing and Mental Health

For those of you who don’t know, May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Inkitt made an announcement about it a while back and are even hosting a contest for books that place mental health at the forefront. I thought it would be a good time to talk a little bit about the benefits of writing on one’s mental health and share some of the experiences that I’ve had.

Love in the Time of Serial Killers

Love in the Time of Serial Killers by Alicia Thompson made a lot of promises that it didn’t deliver on. I absolutely was swindled by a cute book cover and a professionally written synopsis with “come hither” vibes, but that’s not at all what I received. So buckle in, because I’m about to take ya’ll for a ride down this rambling rabbit hole of a mess Thompson created.

New Inkitt Story: Infectious

Wren Gallagher was among the first to become infected in an effort to save her sister and boyfriend from a destructive virus that turned the world into a wasteland. Rounded up for a government experiment over 4 years later, Wren receives a trial cure to her affliction, but once rehabilitated, she can never leave.

The Amherst Haunting

I’m always skeptical when an author claims that a haunting is entirely true and unfabricated. Perhaps the story that was told was an authentic recreation of the tale or maybe that’s simply what we wish to believe. This short read titled The Amherst Haunting by Kendall Roy gives us a glimpse into the paranormal disturbances that occurred. It’s up to the reader to discern what’s indeed fact from fiction. Here’s my two cents.

As Above

Get your tea ready because this is going to be a rather interesting book for some of y’all. Julie Mannino’s As Above is an erotic romance novel centered on two males. When I say I read anything and everything, I meant it. It’s certainly evidenced by the books I’ve reviewed in the past on my blog. So, if you’re ready for a tasteful review of this one, buckle in!