Can you imagine a summer without reading? I can’t. It used to be the time in which I read the most books. The early sun would wake me up and I’d start reading around six in the morning and since it was still light out later, I read way past my bedtime. I couldn’t sleep Read More
Posts by Tessa Hastjarjanto
Review: Fireheart Tiger by Aliette de Bodard
Fireheart Tiger is Aliette de Bodard’s latest novella. It’s another fantasy story with a Vietnamese inspired world, this time, pre-colonial. It’s short, bittersweet, and left me wanting more. Thanh has a complicated history and it’s coming back to haunt her in various ways. The fire and seduction complicate the political situation between her country and Read More
7 Circus-themed Books
I can’t explain why books featuring circuses draw me in. Is it the mystery? Is the magic? Is it plain escapism? Is it because of the endless possibilities? I don’t know, but I do know the books listed below are ready to show you all sides of circus life. The good, the bad, and the Read More
Using My Pens And Notebooks
You might have seen me talk about fountain pens, notebooks, and other stationery before. Either here, on Twitter, or on Instagram. But what do I use it for? I think a better question is: What don’t I do with my pens and notebooks? I’ve already written about why I use fountain pens to write but Read More
Book Tour: Shards of Earth – Adrian Tchaikovsky
Thanks to The Write Reads and the publisher Tor UK for an ARC of the book. Shards of Earth by Adrian Tchaikovsky is the first installment in his new science-fiction series, The Final Architects. This is the first book by Adrian Tchaikovsky I’ve read, although I do have one of his fantasy books sitting on Read More
My Favourite Authortubes And Podcasts
As an aspiring or beginning indie author, the business side of things might be overwhelming. Where do you even start? And what do you do once you hit publish? Why aren’t my books selling? There are people who are very willing to explain it in detail for a hefty price. But not every aspiring or Read More
Review: Wicked As You Wish by Rin Chupeco
I’ll be honest, I read Wicked As You Wish last summer, nearly a year ago. But I couldn’t not write a review, right? I think Rin Chupeco needs more recognition, and this is the first book I’m reviewing of her, The Bone Witch patiently waiting for when I have a little more time. Still, without Read More
Cover Reveal: Undine’s Blessing
I know Tales of Lunis Aquaria has a ton of fans and I decided to focus on expanding the universe after Infernal Contracts was done. But that’s going to take too long, I thought. So I wrote a few short stories for you. The first one will be newsletter exclusive. The second one I’ve submitted Read More
#Indieapril wrap-up
Thank you to everyone who participated in #indieapril! It’s been amazing. We’ve put thirty amazing authors in the spotlight, and we’re going to do it again in August. I think it’s a nice selection of both fantasy and science fiction authors (although a little light on the science fiction side), in both young adult and Read More
#Indieapril Author Spotlight: Anthea Sharp
Anthea Sharp Growing up on fairy tales and computer games, Anthea Sharp has melded the two in her award-winning, bestselling Feyland series, which has sold over 150k copies worldwide. In addition to the fae fantasy/cyberpunk mashup of Feyland, she also writes Victorian Spacepunk, and fantasy romance. Her books have won awards and topped bestseller lists, Read More
