Almost ten years ago to the day, I published Oil and Water under the moniker P.J. Lazos. At the time, I thought I was being clever, using my initials like J.K. Rowling did, and also, hoping to attract male readers by using a distinctly not-female name. I had spoken to a marketing executive before the […]
A few months ago, I enjoyed a sneak peek tour of the new Stevens & Smith Center for History and Democracy, located on the southwest corner of the Marriott hotel at the corner of Prince and Vine Streets. The museum is comprised of what used to be two houses belonging to Congressman Thaddeus Stevens — […]
This girls loves a good psychological thriller…and author, Iliana Xander, certainly delivered! I had not heard of this author before discovering this book that had me hooked from beginning to end. Of course, I had to research Iliana only to discover that there are currently two books published….I just LOVE finding a new author….don’t you? […]
When I saw this book on Amazon First Reads, I kept asking myself, “Have I read any J. T. Ellison books?” Her name sounded familiar, but a quick check proved that I had not read any…..now I’m asking myself, “WHY haven’t I read any J. T. Ellison books?” Oh my goodness, I’ve read quite a […]
Southern Girls Always Survive was sent to me to read and provide my honest review. Thank you to Self-Publishing Services for entrusting me with this opportunity. I enjoyed this debut novel by Rocky and Mary Kennedy Yost and am providing my book review below. CHARACTERS IN SOUTHERN GRILS ALWAYS SURVIVE~ Cecelia “Hilly” Garland – protagonist, […]
Prepare to be mesmerized by the captivating pages of ‘The New Cadets’ — a truly magical adventure book that will transport readers of all ages into a world brimming with wonder and enchantment. Marjorie Burns has woven a spellbinding tale, capturing the essence of childhood dreams and unleashing boundless imagination. From the vivid descriptions of […]
I recently posted my less than stellar editorial book review I received last year after my book, “The Reluctant Ninja: How A Middle-Aged Princess Became A Warrior Queen.” was released to the world. Fortunately, that review did not break my spirit. Instead, I was able to shake it off and move on, which is a […]
I never excelled in history….I just wasn’t that person that enjoyed the subject much. Maybe this is why I enjoy historical fiction so much now…to catch up on everything I missed in a “story-like” fashion vs. just memorizing the facts. Kristin Hannah stated in her interview that she wanted to wait until she was a […]
Hi folks, here is Chapter 1 of my novel, Enchanting Treve. This novel represents so much as it is told from the perspective of three strong women who are doing their best to live their lives to the fullest in the face of life’s challenges. It is also a journey down memory lane for those […]
Everyone finds themselves in a tumultous relationship at some point in their life…whether with friend, family or spouse. However, not feeling love from a parent has to top the list of most painful. A child is constantly trying to gain affection from a parent…sometimes even when they themselves are now an adult. Dive into this […]
