*I received a complimentary copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. Click Cover To Order This is the second children's book I've read from author, Kendal Grey, and it's as much fun as the first! In this story we discover how important it is to stay true to yourself and the things you love. Yeti and the princess also show us how we grow into a better version of ourselves when we give others the opportunity to discover how much fun we can be, rather than just assum

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I really enjoyed this book! Not just for children, but also a great reminder for adults, that even though we may meltdown at times, and project ourselves as scary... that's really not who we are deep inside. The authenticity the author presented in this wonderful book for little people was spot on. There are so many ways to meltdown, and I think she captured them all... and presented them in a way that are clearly identifiable for little ones. We all know that things are h

Click Cover To Order As horror books go, this one was pretty creepy. A dark forest, shadowy photographs recovered from the camera of a lost college student, and her tribe of friends who go on a mission to find her... and encounter more than they could have ever expected. While it wasn't Saw gruesome, there were some graphic moments that made my stomach churl. The acumen this author holds when describing decomposition is remarkably vivid, involving my nose in the story in a

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*I was provided a complimentary copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. Click Cover To Order This story is a delightful tale that reminds us all about the importance of accepting those we meet as they are, weirdness and all. My imagination was tickled when I began reading about a grumpy Yeti who didn't have any friends, and then found commonality with a brave and similarly weird princess. Together, they enjoy the simple joys of their favorite music played on vin

Have you ever considered writing under a pseudonym, and why or why not? No I haven’t. I have considered using my maiden name but decided it wasn’t worth the hassle when it came to paperwork. What is your “go-to” method for working through or around writer’s block? I leave the desk – go for a walk or do a chore. I find doing something else helps my brain figure things out or at the very least, refreshes me and I can start new. From your perspective, what are the most important

Have you ever considered writing under a pseudonym, and why or why not? No, part of a legacy I want to leave behind after I die is my name attached to a book that I am very proud of.  The internet is forever so when future generations in my family use google to research me, they will find my name and my book, An Unforgotten Heart . What is your “go-to” method for working through or around writer’s block? I often clear my head by picking up by needlepoint.  As slow as the proc

Indie Reads Aloud Radio Episode # 266 I 9 Written by Jean Davis   LISTENOR ADVISORIES: Mature Language, Mature Situtations One fed up woman with no filter holds the key to changing the future of the empire. Burning season on the exile world of Anduvea means the space station at the edge of the empire is full of rich, drunk tourists and their idiotic antics. When Senior Security Officer Rita Stabinov spots a thief wanted dead or alive by Empaetor Iradio VIII himself, she envis

Indie Reads Aloud Radio Episode # 265 The Sweetest Getaway Written by Sasha Preston   They’ll need the sweetest getaway ever to escape this mess… Jennifer used to be a wholesome daydreamer who’d never broken a law in her life. Then her bold roommate, Nari, ropes her into a money-making scheme that isn’t exactly…legal. To Jennifer’s shock, stealing from bad guys is actually fun. But their joyride comes crashing down when someone tips off the cops. Now Jennifer and Nari must te

Indie Reads Aloud Radio Episode # 264 When All Else Fears A Novella Written by Nevah Ann   LISTENER ADVISORY: Violence, Blood, Death As a demon who feasts on fear, Prince Kyler has never had a reason to be afraid. Not until his little sister, the only person he still loves, is abducted from the palace. When the King chooses to leave her to her fate, Kyler must do the unthinkable – defy his father and leave the safety of his kingdom behind. With no one to turn to and monsters

Indie Reads Aloud Radio Episode # 263 Second Bloom Book One in The Holly and Ivy Cozy Mystery Series Written by Sally Handley   Adjunct English Professor Holly Donnelly and her recently widowed, sister, Ivy, a retired nurse, just want two weeks to garden, shop and sight-see. When Holly’s trusted gardener, Juan Alvarez, is arrested for murder, the look-alike sisters become reluctant sleuths. Holly fears police detective, Nick Manelli, assumes Juan is guilty and won’t conduct a

Indie Reads Aloud Radio Episode # 265 The Good Will Tour A Menopausal Superhero Novella Written by Samantha Bryant Hero life is not all...

Indie Reads Aloud Radio Episode # 261 But I Love My Mom, Too Written by Donna Neumann   Everyone in Annie's class is buzzing about the big Mother's Day card contest. The winner gets $25, and her friends are already dreaming about what they'll buy. But Annie keeps quiet because in her family, Mother's Day cards aren't a thing. ​ Still, Annie loves her mom deeply. She loves how she smells like dandelion tea and oatmeal cookies, the silly voices she uses at story time, and how s

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