Happy October!

 First of all, Happy October!!! 

Is everyone ready for spooky season? I sure am!!! I have been making Halloween decorations, watching horror movies, and reading scary books. I am so excited for this time of the year! 

What else am I up to you may ask? This week has been super busy. With the release of the Malice Anthology on Monday and the release party, errands yesterday and today, and even more to do tomorrow. I need to go in the morning to try and get things set up for my GED classes. After that I have to schedule posts for a takeover on Friday, and of course do some writing.

I still have three stories to get finished between now and December 1st. Luckily they don't have to be that long so they shouldn't take much time to write. I am still working on research for the book about my hometown as well. 

Now that Malice has been released into the book world there's only one more thing to do. Okay, so it's a bunch of little things for one reason. I now have to get things ready for the Beautiful Darkness Release party on October 30th. I have the Google Sheet done and there are some authors already signed up. Think I might wait until next week to really start on other things for it. Give myself a little mini vacation. ;) 

For now I better get off here and get something else done. Until next time Happy Reading/Writing!!!

This Weeks Blog Post ( A Couple of days late!)

 I know I am a couple of days late with this weeks post. Things have been rather hectic this week. I spent some time with my aunt who recently got out of the hospital. We watched some tv, talked, and did Diamond Art. I got some reading done, but no writing. The next few days will be busy with getting ready for the Malice Release party. I am super excited for this anthology to be released. It is probably one of my favorites that I have been a part of because I got to write in my favorite genre, Crime Fiction!

Anyhoo... I wanted to at least try and get a post made for this week. So, what should we talk about? How many books have you read this year? I'm up to 74 so far. I am enjoying doing all of these reading challenges. They have been a lot of fun! 

I am going to be getting in some much needed writing this weekend as well. I have a few stories to get finished between now and the beginning of December. My writing schedule is super full. My schedule will be even fuller as soon as I get things set up to take my GED classes. Hopefully that will be sometime this upcoming week. (Like I need to add any more to my already full plate ;) )

For now I am going to get in my comfy pj's and relax for a bit. It's been a busy day. Until next time Happy Reading/Writing!!

Later Days!!!

TWO WEEKS!!! Two Weeks? Let's Get Busy Then...

 You're probably thinking what in the world is up with the title of this blog post? There's a couple reasons for it I suppose. One I am literally going on like two hours of sleep right now, but that's not the main reason for it. Two weeks is an integral part of this writers life right now. What is about two weeks that's so special???? Well. here's an image to give you a clue.

Yep, that's right. In exactly fourteen days this anthology makes it's way out into the book world. I am going to be super busy getting everything together for the release party. I think I have all of the welcome graphics made, however I will most likely double and triple check. Also have the banner made as well. Now I still have to make the chat for the party, give mods to those who need to schedule, and schedule my posts and the welcome graphics. I also need to make a couple more promo posts for this one. Then after that we will be doing it all again for the Beautiful Darkness Anthology lol. And after that Ghostly Rites, and who knows what else with me. I do tend to stay pretty busy with my writing stuff so we'll see if I ever take a mini vacation or not. Hahahaha!

Well that's all this time around. Have a wonderful evening and Happy Writing!!!

Later Days!!!!

I'm a Little Behind... But!!!

 Hi everyone! Welcome back to the blog! As you read in the title I am a little behind on things again. Been having earaches again and have to call the ear doc for an appointment. Now I am working on catching up with all things writing/reading.

I have three more writing projects in the plotting stages. Started writing one of them already. I have also gotten almost everything done for the Malice release party on the 30th. Will be getting ready for the Beautiful Darkness and Ghostly Rites releases as well. The next few months are going to be super busy so hopefully these earaches go away soon. 

I am still working on reading for my reading challenges this year as well and have fallen behind on them as well. I will just toss in a few shorter books and kids books to catch up. I have so much to do lol! However, I'm not letting these earaches keep me down. 

I am going to do some reading and writing in a bit. First I have to make some dinner. ;) I will definitely try to get a longer post next week. Until then... Happy Reading and Writing!

LATER DAYS!!!

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Book Reviews 2024 Part 3 (I know I am so behind on these)

 As the title of this post states I am so behind on posting book reviews to the blog. Time to get at least a little bit caught up.

First we have Naughty & Nice by LM Fox

Trevor is looking for a fresh start, not a new relationship. Addison has other plans for the new firefighter in town. With terrific characters and a great storyline, this book was definitely worth the read! I loved everything about it!!

Next is Sailor Moon VOL 6 by Naoko Takeuchi 

Sailor Moon was the first anime I started watching. I have been a fan for a long time. I absolutely love this series!

Third we have The Adventures of the Blue Boots by Nikolusha Kerner

Oh my gosh! What a cute and fun story! I really enjoyed this book!

Next is the Second Chances Anthology

These stories were inspirational and wonderful! Moving on from the bad is never easy, but we can do it, and these stories people can relate to. I loved all of the stories in this anthology.

After that we have Forbid Me Not by DV Fischer

One night is all it takes for these two to find what they both need. Avery and Reid can't possibly have a relationship without causing a while lot of problems. Can they overcome the odds and find true happiness?
Terrific characters and a great storyline make this one worth the read! A definite five star book!!! I love everything about this one!!!

Now we have a true classic Little Women by Louisa May Alcott

A classic I regret not reading a lot sooner. This book is about family and friends in hard times. It's about sisters being there for one another. It had everything that makes for a wonderful book!!! I love, love, love, love this story!

Breaking The Chains by Elizabella Baker is our next book this time around.

The 4th installment of the series lives up to the hype of the previous books. Blayd and Franni's story is amazing and Gia is the perfect addition to their story! Plenty of action and surprises will leave you reading late into the night.

Now we have Resolute Bodyguard by Leslie Marshman

Book four in the Protectors of Boone County, Texas is as amazing as the rest of the books!! Nate, the only sibling not in law enforcement is suddenly hired to be a bodyguard to someone from his past he never thought he would see again. Sara decides to take a new job in Resolute only to realize she has a big problem. Nate and Sara, along with rest of the Reed clan have to stop an unseen evil. I absolutely loved this story! An absolutely perfect addition to the series!

Our next to the last book this round is Bluey: The Pool

A cute little story that kids will love. A book parents can enjoy a long with their kiddos.

And finally we have Young Fae by Annamarie Gardner

This story captured my attention from the start. Asha learns who she really is and must face an evil she never imagined existed. With Draven and their friends to help can they make it through? An absolutely wonderful story! A quick read that is well worth the time!

Weekly Blog Post and a few updates

 Once again I am going to try to post a new blog at least once a week, maybe two times if there are reviews to post. Things will be busy for me the next few months, so we'll see if I can stick to this schedule. Plus it's always a pretty tough time for me mentally from September until January. This year I am going to try not letting it get me down by focusing on my writing and other author stuff that needs done. Who knows maybe I'll finally figure out how to send those pesky newsletters?

Starting September 3rd I have things that I need to get done. Three books need to be read and reviewed between the 3rd and 17th. I also have the deadline for Ghostly Rites on the 30th, plus the release and release party for the Malice Anthology. That means I need to get promo posts made for both stories/anthologies and need to make sure to schedule social media posts and takeovers. The 1st of October is the deadline for the Clown Off Challenge. That story is almost finished.

I should hear back from Dolls In The Attic anytime between now and October. So have to check emails in case my story is accepted. And then on the 30th of October Beautiful Darkness Vol. 3 will be released. Another set of promo posts that need to be made. And maybe a Halloween event on the 31st? I also need to get a schedule put together so I'll remember all of this stuff LOL. 

I will be making one more blog post in a bit for reviews. It will be posted either later tonight or in the next couple of days, probably the latter. Just going to have it ready to post. For now I need to go and get things done. A four-day migraine didn't help my schedule any. Until next time....

Happy Writing and Later Days!!!