The first Wednesday of every month is officially IWSG day. IWSG was formed by Ninja Captain Alex Cavanaugh. Members post about their doubts and fears, discuss struggles and triumphs, and offer words of encouragement to others who are struggling.
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Let’s rock the neurotic writing world!
The awesome co-hosts for
April 1 posting of the IWSG are Melissa Maygrove, Cathrina Constantine, Kate Larkinsdale, and Rebecca Douglass!
Every month, we announce a question that members can answer in their IWSG post.
These questions may prompt you to share advice, insight, a personal experience
or story. Include your answer to the question in your IWSG post or let it
inspire your post if you are struggling with something to say.
Remember, the question is optional
April 1 question - If you have a playlist (or could put one together) that either gets you in the groove to write or fits with one of your books, what is it? What type of music or what songs?
March/April Reviews in no particular order.
* Disclaimer. If I run into an occasional typo, I ignore them and don't factor them into my review.
THE NOTORIOUS MARQUESS by Marlene Suson
I have mentioned this before, but whenever I need a break from my usual fare, i.e. thrillers, or just want something light and frothy, with quick-witted dialogue and a romance that doesn't overpower, I turn to the older Regency Romances. They both relax and entertain. THE NOTORIOUS MARQUESS fit the bill. I read this book years ago. Recently, I dragged it out, dusted it off and reread it. The plot is standard Regency. The daughter of an earl escapes her evil brother, who controls her fortune, and in disguise, signs up to work as a governess to the sister of a notorious marquess.
I thoroughly enjoyed the story and read it in one sitting.
Highly recommended for those who enjoy Regency romances from the Barbara Cartland era.
Romance writer Ellie Norris just wants to find a quiet place to write her next novel and maybe get away from her demanding fiancé while she’s at it. Unfortunately, she picks Harton’s Crossing, a small town that is about to become overrun by murderous, flesh-eating squirrels. Now she and Luke, the wildlife service agent must find out what has turned cute little fuzzy-tailed rodents into killing machines before the entire populace of Harton’s Crossing turns into squirrel fodder.
I loved this story. Comedy/horror—with a smidge of romance—at its best. The evil is pure and the good is heartwarming. While the protagonists are moral but slightly flawed, the villains have no redeeming qualities and get their comeuppance in a fitting manner.
The lines are classic and if you write you can relate with this one: “I can’t write right now. I’m going insane.”
“That’s not an unusual state for writers,” she shrugged.
I highly recommend SQUIRRELS, especially for folks who enjoy comedic horror or those who just want to kickback with a good read. Though beware, you may never look at squirrels quite the same again. 😊
Available at Amazon
This is the 3rd book in the Dragon Soul Quartet. In it, enemies must now unite to protect not only the dragons but villagers as well. My two favorites in this story were Archer and her nemesis Kearney. They carried the story for me😊 Along, of course, with the author’s prose: “Supple webbing spread fans of water-colored silk, mottled like a moth’s feathery wings.”
There are a lot of characters to keep track of, but luckily the author has included an index.
D. Wallace Peach fans will love the personalities that appear in this story, but more than that they will love the dragons😊
Available at Amazon
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Did you know, the author of Doctor Zhivago, Boris Pasternak, turned down the Nobel Prize for literature, for fear of retaliation on him and his family by the Soviet government?
For more information: 150 Interesting Facts About Our Favorite Authors [Infographic]
Thanks for stopping by.
Sandra
