November 2025 I had a fantastic day yesterday. Not only was it a warmish, gently blustery, autumn day... with beautiful leaves changing colors, creating a tapestry of lovely against a backdrop of blue... I spent the day immersed in books, communing with authors... and I received a special gift from someone who I don't think realized their dramatic impact on me.😊 Click The Cover To Order! The day began with a Local Author Fair, hosted by the Troy Public Library . I was a v

Indie Reads Aloud Radio Episode # 260 Friend or Foe A Menopausal Superhero Novella Written by Samantha Bryant   Patricia O’Neill never asked to be a hero. But when her best friend’s experiments transformed her into the Lizard Woman of Springfield, she answered the call alongside the other victims. Going Through the Change was only the beginning. The menopausal superheroes wanted answers, but getting them didn’t solve their problems and now their secrets are out. Dr. Cindy Li

Indie Reads Aloud Radio Episode # 259 The Silver Lyre Written by Jeannine Jordan   Journey through the past and the present with The Silver Lyre: A Modern Adaptation of a Medieval Legend and Historical Adventure in Spain. Follow Ari, an adventurous American student, as she explores the enchanting Alhambra in Spain. This beautifully illustrated historical fiction invites readers to uncover the rich history of medieval life and the timeless stories that echo through the grand

November 2025 I love participating in events that support schools and community organizations, because whether I sell all of my inventory or only just one book, I know that the money I contribute through table fees and raffle donations is going to be well-spent. On November 8, I took part in the Livingston Classical Academy's Holiday Show out in Whitmore Lake. The event was a fund-raiser supporting the Junior-Senior trip to Washington DC, and local area Veteran's Associations

Indie Reads Aloud Radio Episode # 258 Through Thick and Thin A Menopausal Superhero Short Story Collection Written by Samantha Bryant Hidden in the space between chapters lurk other stories—what came before and after, and meanwhile—and the other sides of the stories, including the part our heroines didn’t know. This collection peeks around those corners of the Menopausal Superhero series. Through Thick and Thin will get you up close and personal with your favorites. Fuerte wa

Indie Reads Aloud Radio Episode # 257 Space Cowboy: The Way Home Written by Tom McAuliffe   In the year 2073, Earth is running on fumes. The oceans have slowed, the skies have dulled, and rare earth minerals-the backbone of the digital age-are all but gone. With global powers desperate for resources, the last frontier becomes the only option: space. China sends a lone man into the void. Captain Wei Zhang of the People's Republic of China (PRC) Space Command Resources Division

November 2025 The Monroe Library Writers on The River event was a first for me. I can't remember the last time I drove through Monroe, and I've never visited their library. But here's what I can tell you after today's experience... This place is fantastic! It's a large space, with lots of windows, and books, upon books, upon books... so many books just in their children's department alone (which is where my table sat)! That may sound weird, my emphasis on a library with l

November 1, 2025 For a long time now, each November, I've rustled up my intention and concentrated on writing every day of the month - no slacking. The whole thing started with Chris Baty and a thing called NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month) back in 1999. But a few years ago, the organization fell on hard times and was forced to disband. But that doesn't mean that the writers of the world stopped doing their thing in November. We kept going, splintering into smaller

Indie Reads Aloud Radio Episode # 259 Prelude To Murder: Book Two in The Julia Kogan Opera Mystery Series Written by Erica Miner   Young,...

October 2025 I love being a part of the Creative Slingers of Ink family. Because of our association, I get to enjoy relaxing Saturday or Sunday afternoons at Sweetwater's Coffee & Tea, sipping delicious hot cocoa while visiting with fellow authors and readers. I met some nice readers this past weekend who shared their love of story with me, and I sent home a few new books with them to discover. Everyone was kind, and I enjoyed our conversations. I'm grateful to everyone w

Click to Discover This Title On Chirp! On a recent long road trip, I treated myself to another audiobook.  This one, from a new-to-me author, Gwendolyn Womack, was a tremendously engaging story filled with layers of intrigue, mythology, and a nice dose of romance.  It made being trapped in the car while driving through several states extremely enjoyable.     The basic premise lies in the potential of reincarnation and in how souls might sometimes find each other across multip

This past week, I hit the road on an adventure to join Creative Slingers of Ink's (CSI) Fall Book Festival . Yes, the fifteen-hour drive was long (in both directions... I was traveling with my furry family members and they need to stop and stretch frequently), and the multiple hours of endless construction traffic through most of North Carolina was less than enjoyable... but all of that was inconsequential once I arrived on Saturday morning at the venue. Consternation vanis

Indie Reads Aloud Radio Episode # 254 The Last Patient Written by Tudor Alexander   LISTENER ADVISORY: MATURE LANGUAGE THE LAST...

I love thrillers, and when mixed with a story of a haunted house, it's even more fun. The bit of magic realism that converts a lifeless...