Title: The Keeper of Lost Causes Author: Jussi Adler-Olsen Publisher: Penguin Group Source: NetGalley Chief Detective Carl Mørck survives a shooting while the two officers with him didn’t fare as well. One was killed and the other was sent to the hospital to recover. Mørck has guilt over how he behaved during the incident. He begins arriving… Continue reading The Keeper of Lost Causes by Jussi Adler-Olsen
Mailbox Monday – August 22nd
A big thank you to Marcia at A Girl and Her Books for originating Mailbox Monday. This weekly meme is now on tour with a new host each month. August’s host is Life In The Thumb. Two books came into my home this week. The first was a gift from my husband. He prefaced it… Continue reading Mailbox Monday – August 22nd
ROW80 Sunday Check-in for 8/21/11
Happy Sunday! My goal for Round 3 of A Round of Words in 80 Days is to write another 10,000 words on my unfinished fantasy manuscript. That averaged to 125 words a day and now I have to write more since I’m behind. I had a big jump in words this week. Goal: 10,000 Words… Continue reading ROW80 Sunday Check-in for 8/21/11
July 2011
Goodness! I just realized I never posted my stats for July. They won’t be a surprise to anyone but I know if I wanted a few more weeks to post then I’d feel weird. These statistics are all for short stories, poems, or contest entries. Book reviews are not included. Sales in July: 0 Rejections… Continue reading July 2011
ROW80 Midweek Check-in for 8/17/11
Happy Wednesday! My goal for Round 3 of A Round of Words in 80 Days is to write another 10,000 words on my unfinished fantasy manuscript. That averaged to 125 words a day and now I have to write more since I’m behind. There’s been a little progress this week but not too much. At… Continue reading ROW80 Midweek Check-in for 8/17/11
ROW80 Sunday Check-in with Random Thoughts
Happy Sunday! My goal for Round 3 of A Round of Words in 80 Days is to write another 10,000 words on my unfinished fantasy manuscript. That averages to 125 words a day. I’ve written nothing new this month. There are about 7 weeks until the end of this round. I’m going to have to get my… Continue reading ROW80 Sunday Check-in with Random Thoughts
Book Blogger Appreciation Week Coming
Book Blogger Appreciation Week will be held September 12th – 16th. Registration is now open! You’ll need a Twitter or Google account to get registered. And today is the last date for blog nominations. This includes favorite Author blog!
ROW80 Midweek Check-in August 3rd and Procrastination
Happy Wednesday! My goal for Round 3 of A Round of Words in 80 Days is to write another 10,000 words on my unfinished fantasy manuscript. That averages to 125 words a day. I’ve written nothing new this month. Goal: 10,000 Words Words Written: 1204 Progress: Behind But Can Still Catch Up What are your… Continue reading ROW80 Midweek Check-in August 3rd and Procrastination
Mailbox Monday – August 1st
A big thank you to Marcia at A Girl and Her Books for originating Mailbox Monday. This weekly meme is now on tour with a new host each month. August’s host is Life In The Thumb. One book came into my home this week. It was Murder Takes the Cake by Gayle Trent. After a… Continue reading Mailbox Monday – August 1st
The Path Home by Caedem Marquez
Title: The Path Home Author: Caedem Marquez Source: The author for review (goes on sale 8/1/11) Mr. Dominguez is handsome, kind and content with life. He devotes his time to feeding the poor, being a good person and helping a homeless child named Christopher. Everything is as it should be. Then, one day he sees her… Continue reading The Path Home by Caedem Marquez