Phew, 2022 finally ended, only three years too late. I managed to read 100 books even though Goodreads tried to play me by listing a book as read twice. I found out around Christmas so I still had a couple of days to read two books instead of one. But I’d never be able to Read More
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Cover Reveal: Kingdom of Curses and Shadows by Day Leitao
What’s better than one book? Three books! Day Leitao bundled all of the books of her series, Kingdom of Curses and Shadows, together in a special edition hardback. This is a fast-paced, fun series with hate-to-love, tons of action, mysterious magic, surprising twists, a royal contest, two love stories, and a lot of banter. The Read More
Book Spotlight: The Traitors We Are by Michael Roberti
The Traitors We Are Blurb In a world where writing disappears when the author dies, 22-year-old Cael Oberlan watches the last gasping breaths of his best friend. He pulls a scrap of paper out of his pocket as his friend’s signature fades. Cael only wants vengeance for his friend and to create a reality where Read More
7 More Writing Books
In the last few years, I’ve bought more books on writing, the craft, editing, or being a writer. I’ve written about craft books before and all of the books below are worthy additions to my growing collection. If your favourite craft book isn’t on the list, leave it in the comments below! Zen and the Read More
SPSFC: Thieves of Joy, The Tide Erases All, I’m in Sci-Fi Hell, Tropical Punch
I’m back without another batch of books! I think by the end of the week, we’ll have announced all quarter finalists. For now, I’ve got four books to talk about. All books were read by at least two members of the Wayward Stars for 20-25%. Thieves of Joy I took on Thieves of Joy as Read More
ARC Review: The Red Scholar’s Wake by Aliette de Bodard
Thank you to the author, the publisher, and Netgalley, for providing a free ARC in exchange for an honest review. The Red Scholar’s Wake is the first full novel in the Xuya universe created by Aliette de Bodard. I’ve read nearly every story set in it and I loved all of them, so I was Read More
Cover Reveal: We Deserve to Exist: An Inked in Gray Anthology
It’s been a hot minute but it’s finally time to talk more about this exciting project! I submitted a short story months ago and was accepted to be part of this anthology. No Monster of Frankstein will be in this fantastic collection and I’m honoured to share the pages with all these other talented authors. Read More
Book Spotlight: Zoo by A.C. Cross
Zoo by A.C. Cross Genre: Dark Humor Length: 41 pages Pre-order now! Summary Welcome to the Zoo! Inside, you won’t find tigers or lions but Anxieties galore. You’ll crawl through the Depression Caves and gallivant through the Regret Gardens. You’ll see wondrous creatures that will tug at the very heart of you. And at the Read More
SPSFC: Aztra’s Mirror, The Rax: Out of Darkness, and Intergalactic Bastard
We’re back again with some SPSFC news! Some good, some bad. All of the books were read by at least two people, and at least 20%-25% before we voted (with a small exception for a NMS/DNF from me). Our opinions are collected into one. Since I read all three of these, and my opinion on Read More
Book Spotlight: They Lie Here by NS Ford
They Lie Here by N S Ford Genre: Mystery Thriller Published: 4 November 2022 Length: 271 pages Summary TWO MYSTERIES. ONE CITY. MANY LIES. Kat Green has made a career out of tracking down reclusive former celebrities. When she moves to the quaint English city of Waelminster, she’s on the trail of enigmatic pop star Read More
