I recently came down with a touch of that pernicious malady sweeping the globe. Not COVID-19, thank goodness, but Lockdown Languor. It’s not the social distancing that bothers me: for a disciplined moonlight novelist with a deeply introverted partner, the normal pattern is to avoid people and stay home. The problem is that we don’t... Continue Reading →
“Blue Karma” Now Available in Print and Digital Everywhere
My 2015 YA novel Blue Karma is finally in print! Paperbacks and ebooks are available from Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and other retailers. The digital edition also now enjoys expanded distribution on sites like iBooks and Kobo. Getting this title in print was an adventure (details upcoming on the blog), but I'm excited to finally share... Continue Reading →
Book Review: “Failsafe”, by Anela Deen
The author provided me an advance copy of this book for my honest review. But even if she hadn’t, I would have bought one, because I’ve enjoyed all her work I’ve read thus far. After the classic space-opera kicks of her Insurrection series, I was eager to see what she’d create with a whole sci-fi... Continue Reading →
Summer Reading: Start the “Syzygy” Series for Free this Weekend
Next week brings the summer solstice, official calendar start to the season. Whether you prefer books by the pool or under the air conditioning, I'm offering a free addition to your summer reading list. Transient Phenomena, the first installment of my Syzygy hexalogy, will be free to download on Amazon Kindle this weekend. Fans of science fiction,... Continue Reading →
Review of “Blue Karma” at The Leaning Tower of Tomes
I recently sent a promo copy of Blue Karma to fellow Catan queen Mallory at The Leaning Tower of Tomes book review blog, and just posted her review. I'm thrilled to read how much she enjoyed it, as well as her thoughtful commentary on various aspects of the story. Mallory, thank you! She's reviewed dozens of other YA novels... Continue Reading →
Calling all book reviewers!
I'm excited to join the bibliophile community on GoodReads! (It's a big step in overcoming my so-1990s phobia of social media and web forums.) To celebrate, I'm asking other GoodReads members, bloggers, and bookworms to review Blue Karma in exchange for a gift copy from me. No, it's not a bribe: I want you to be honest in... Continue Reading →