I'm back. I wanted to reaffirm my commitment to reading authors of diverse backgrounds, and stories featuring diversity and non-white leads (something particularly important in fantasy). I'm going to do this by making a more concentrated effort to read said books, and by making sure I review the ones I've already read. We've all seen … Continue reading Supporting diversity in fantasy
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A quick note
Hello.It's been a while.I'm well, how are you?That's good/I'm very sorry to hear that.(But seriously, I hope you are all well and getting by.)As we all go through this oddness of what some medical professionals are calling "a baby virus" (some baby!), I wanted to drop a quick note with the following orders of business:#1. … Continue reading A quick note
Indie Book Spotlight: The Purple Haze (Einspruch)
A little preface: These are tough times for all of us right now, and I hope all of you are staying well or recovering, and getting by. Recently, I found myself self-isolating in that special limbo of "is this flu or Covid-19?" It was too late for a non-healthcare worker or first responder to get … Continue reading Indie Book Spotlight: The Purple Haze (Einspruch)
Indie Book Spotlight: The Prince and Poisoner (Rookwood)
Today's indie book spotlight is on... The Prince and the Poisoner (Carnival of Fae Book 1), by Helena Rookwood (May 14, 2020; New Adult Fantasy/Romantic Fantasy)(Note: I received an advanced digital copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.)Four words: The Carnival of Stars. The ultimate setting of Helena Rookwood's The Prince and … Continue reading Indie Book Spotlight: The Prince and Poisoner (Rookwood)