On My Bookshelf

The Perfect Guests

"A thrilling gothic house party mystery" In person, Raven Hall is even grander than she'd imagined—even with damage from a fire decades before—but the walls seem to have eyes. As day turns to night, Sadie starts to feel that there’s something off...

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The Last Wife

When I read Karen Hamilton's last book - The Perfect Girlfriend, I was blown away by how utterly deceptive the main character was. From the moment I read the book I knew she was deceptive, it was a fact the author didn't shy away from. Every...

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Stranger in the Lake

If I had to describe Kimberly Belle's latest novel I would have to use: Captivating, Dark and Mesmerizing. And yet, even as I write them, they don't reveal just how absolutely dark and intoxicating this book is. It's not a secret I'm a fan of...

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Books I’ve Enjoyed:

Notes from me to you

5 Simple Steps To Self Publishing

Congratulations - your book is ready to go live and be read by hundreds and thousands of readers...and you're just realizing the road ahead can seem a little daunting. It doesn't have to be. I know self publishing can seem overwhelming but if you follow these 5...

Writing The Word Game

Yesterday was the release of my latest novel - The Word Game. Here's a little message I created for readers...enjoy! [youtube_video] https://youtu.be/06AkGUcDkgA [/youtube_video] I'm sure I'll say this for every novel I write, but this one really made me nervous. This...

Gingery Pumpkin Scones – a perfect Fall treat

  Gingery Pumpkin Scones Author: adapted from Taste of Home Serves: 8 Ingredients 2 Cups all-purpose flour 7 Tbsp plus 1 tsp sugar, divided 2 tsp baking powder 1 tsp ground cinnamon 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp ground ginger 1/4 tsp baking soda 5 Tbsp cold butter, divided 1...

Cinnamon Muffins

While on vacation, I came across this delicious treat...or snack 😉  I hope you'll enjoy these sweet muffins as much as I do. Cinnamon Muffins Author: adapted from Food Network Prep time: 15 mins Cook time: 20 mins Total time: 35 mins Serves: 12 Ingredients 1 1⁄2 cups...

Ask the Author: Life with Deadlines

Question: You mentioned your book is due in a matter of days. What is your life like at home right now? Crazy busy or are you cool, calm and collected? ~ anonymous Great question! Cool, calm and collected I am not! Let's see...my children begin school September 1st...

Mom Guilt and Learning Experiences

I used to hear about the dreaded "mom guilt" when it came to kids but I never fully understood what they meant. I mean, sure, I carried the heavy weight of always wondering if I was being the best mom I could be to my toddlers, if I was feeding them the right foods,...

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