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.
Twitter
handle: @TheIWSG
Hashtag:
#IWSG.
The awesome co-hosts for the September 6 posting of the IWSG are Sonia Dogra, J Lenni Dorner, Pat Garcia, Sarah - The Faux Fountain Pen, and Meka James!
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.
HAPPY TWELTH BIRTHDAY INSECURE WRITER'S SUPPORT GROUP!!!
Celebrate with us. Answer this month's question.
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Remember,
the question is optional!
September
6 question: The IWSG celebrates 12
years today! When did you discover the IWSG, how do you connect, and how
has it helped you?
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.
I honestly don’t remember when I
signed up or what brought IWSG to my attention. Let’s say it’s because of my longstanding membership not my poor memory. Hehe.
IWSG has helped me in so many
ways. First and foremost, good writer buds that have remained friends for a
number of years now. I’ve also found it a wonderful resource for almost any
question a writer will have.
Are you a member? If not,
please feel free to join us.
August/September Reviews
in no particular order.
IN
DARKNESS: THE WEREWOLF by L. Diane Wolfe
This
is the third of Ms. Wolfe’s IN DARKNESS series and I found it just as enjoyable
as the first two. In fact, I had problems putting it down. Vicki has come to
England to attend a prestigious fencing school.
She avoids contact with most people, embarrassed about a disfiguring
birthmark on her face. She soon meets Nicholas. A shy, handsome young man that
she falls for. And to her amazement the feelings are returned. Then one evening
during a full moon, she discovers her disfigurement pales in comparison to his
problems.
This
story kept me reading to the end and is an HEA. Recommended for those who enjoy
sweet paranormal romance. Release date: September 5.
Available at Amazon
REMY’S
DILEMMA by Sherri Hollister
This
is the fifth book in the Harrell Chronicles and lives up to the expectations
built by the previous four.
Remington
Harrell is the eldest sib of the Harrell clan and feels responsible for
everything and everyone. Sothy is a woman with a secret trying to hide from her
past.
The
plant Remy is running is under cyber attack and he needs the best to counter the
threat. Little does he know that would be the woman he’s dating, and she has no
intention of telling him.
Danger
builds and suspense mounts in this well-developed tale that’s a must read for
those who love a steamy romantic suspense.
Available at Amazon
FUSION
by Balroop Singh
With
her inimitable style, Ms. Singh has once again created verse that speaks to the
beauty and the struggle of the inner spirit, and of nature.
Of
the inner spirit:
“Alone,
I stand here
Looking
at the horizon
Waiting
for you to
Come
back.”
AND…
“Your
success is my joy,
Your
happiness-my pride.”
Of
nature:
“Snowclad
mountaintops
Kiss
capricious clouds.
Emerald
lake watches,
As
rosy hues of dawn smile.”
The
fact that she loves natures shines through in nearly everything she writes.
It
would be hard to nail down a favorite, but one of the poems that I particularly
enjoyed was My Muse. That one definitely resonated😊
“Solitude
is her favorite isle.
She
lives in her own world.”
What
I love about poetry is that the writing is usually siphoned through the
author’s heart, giving us a glimpse of the person who is writing the verse.
FUSION is no exception.
For
those that find poetry calming and enjoy the read, I suggest you try this one.
I’ve never read anything by Ms. Singh I didn’t enjoy. She’s one of my go-to
poets.
Highly
recommended for all poetry lovers.
Available at Amazon
TRADS
THE
GODWULF MANUSCRIPTS by Robert Parker
Spencer, a private eye, finds himself in a dangerous
situation when he is hired to find a rare manuscript that’s been stolen.
I liked Parker's Jesse Stone series, so I tried Spencer and
I'm enjoying it too. He's created another protagonist that is intriguing and
smile worthy:)
Available at Amazon
GOD SAVE THE CHILD by Robert Parker
This is the second in the Spencer series about a young
teenager that disappears and Spencer is hired to find him. I didn’t connect
with this one like I did the first one. We’ll see how the third one goes.
MISSING PERSONS
by Michael Brandman
This is the first in the Buddy Steel series. I read this
after reading Brandman's Jesse Stone books.
I enjoyed it and plan to continue the series. It's reminiscent of the
Jesse Stone stories. Lawman leaves big city for smaller town law enforcement.
It also has the same fun banter found in the Stone series.
It's an easy read and I liked that too.
Recommended.
Available at Amazon
ONE ON ONE by Michael Brandman
This is the second in the Buddy Steel series.
A brutal murder at the local high school uncovers an
insidious crime.
As previously mentioned, this series is very reminiscent of the
Jesse Stone series, except where Jesse was fired for drinking from a big city
police force, Buddy has been asked to leave the LA police department by his
father the Sheriff of Freedom—who has developed ALS—and come home and help him
on the police force.
I thoroughly enjoyed this read and am looking forward to
number three.
THE SUMMERHOUSE by James Patterson
Major Jeremiah Cook is sent to a small town in Georgia to
investigate a mass murder supposedly committed by four Army Rangers. Everything
points in their direction, including the fact that they’ve pleaded guilty. But
not all is as it seems and Cook is determined to get to the bottom of it, in
spite of a sheriff and town that are standing in his way.
I found this book riveting. A must for thriller lovers.
Available at Amazon
COUNTDOWN by James Patterson and Brendan DuBois
Amy Cornwall has five days to save the world and to make
matters worse she’s been smoked by the CIA.
Though well written, this wasn’t one of my favorites. There
were too many POVs for me and I didn’t care for the ending.
Available at Amazon
THE PRESIDENT IS MISSING by James Patterson and Bill Clinton
The president has gone missing and if people knew the reason
why, the world would be reeling.
I admit to being curious about this one because of Bill
Clinton being a co-author. It definitely didn’t disappoint. The book opens with
plenty of tension and only ratchets up as the story continues. The politicians
could have stepped out of today’s play book. The story line is completely
believable and unfortunately could happen all to easily in our country and
across the world. Highly recommended.
Available at Amazon
*Unless the books are KDP Select they are probably available at your favorite distributor.
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