Category Archives: Fiction

Review and Giveaway: “Glow” by Jessica Maria Tuccelli

Posted on May 22, 2013 by

Jessica Maria Tuccelli’s debut novel “Glow” is a joy to read.  I’d highly recommend it, and invite you all to participate in a giveaway sponsored by the publisher.  Just leave a comment to enter.  I’ll draw the winner out of … Continue reading →

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“There Once Lived a Girl Who Seduced Her Sister’s Husband, and He Hanged Himself: Love Stories” by Ludmilla Petrushevskaya

Posted on May 20, 2013 by

I’m in a particularly grumpy/bitter mood tonight, so this is a perfect time to review this book. Disclaimer:  I received a copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review. I’m too cynical to take most … Continue reading →

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“The Forever Knight” by John Marco

Posted on April 16, 2013 by

I received a copy of John Marco’s “The Forever Knight” from TLC Book Tours in exchange for an honest review. When “The Forever Knight” begins, the revered knight Lukien is an old man.  He’s got his share of battle scars, … Continue reading →

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“A Conspiracy of Alchemists” by Liesel Schwarz

Posted on March 25, 2013 by

Good evening everyone!  Today is my stop on the TLC Book Tour of Liesel Schwarz’s debut novel, “A Conspiracy of Alchemists,” which is the first book in the Chronicles of Light and Shadow series.  I received a free copy of … Continue reading →

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“Six Moon Dance” by Sherri S. Tepper

Posted on February 18, 2013 by

Last year, I discovered Sherri S. Tepper’s novel “Singer From the Sea.”  It was one of the most bizarre books that I’ve ever read, and I described it in my review as a amalgamation of Dune, Fern Gully, and A Handmaid’s Tale. … Continue reading →

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