When I worked as a librarian my favorite stories for storytime were fractured fairy tales. So when I read the description for this short story, I was keen to get started. Told from a clever point of view – the horse’s - this short story packed in a lot of legends. What if Dr. Jekyll … Continue reading The Horse and Mr. Hyde (A Black Beauty Short Story) by Matt Ferraz
Never Been More Free by Jill Stacey
I had the pleasure of chatting with this author at the Indie Book Fest, and she graciously gave me her book and a clever butterfly bookmark! This author created a visual tale within her book. By changing the fonts used for chapters centering around different characters, the reader can easily transition to the next phase, … Continue reading Never Been More Free by Jill Stacey
A Timed Wager (The Lost Trinkets Series Book 1) by Sherrie Lea Morgan
In August at the Indie Book Fest in Orlando, this author was offering this novella at a special price. Never one to pass up a deal I bought it and let’s just say it was a steal. Think a box of trinkets with a past, someone who can read the past and a twin sister … Continue reading A Timed Wager (The Lost Trinkets Series Book 1) by Sherrie Lea Morgan
Dear Lorna: A Love Story by L. E. Perez
I heard this author speak at the Indie Book Fest (now Orlando Reads Book Group). I go with my gut when I hear authors speak and I found this articulate person very engaging. She writes a wide variety of genres and I was trying to figure out which one I would like to read when … Continue reading Dear Lorna: A Love Story by L. E. Perez
Breaking the Flame (#3 Shadow’s Fire Trilogy) by Christopher Patterson
This is the last book in the Trilogy, and I have enjoyed all of them. The central character Erik continues his journey and his maturing along with discoveries of evil lying in wait. The complicated and brave Dwarfs are here in full force and Erik has learned to listen to his dagger. A well-done conclusion … Continue reading Breaking the Flame (#3 Shadow’s Fire Trilogy) by Christopher Patterson
“I Was Just A Radioman” The Memoirs of a WW2, Pearl Harbor Survivor, Compiled by Pamela Ackerson
Wandering the aisles at the Indie Book Fest in Orlando, I noticed this book. Non-fiction for me is a treat and something I reward myself with when the fiction world is surrounding me. This book may be small but it is mighty in its story and photos. The pages contain a collection of memories and … Continue reading “I Was Just A Radioman” The Memoirs of a WW2, Pearl Harbor Survivor, Compiled by Pamela Ackerson
Nobody Gets Out of Catering Alive! By Joe Montaperto
This author is writing a series of memoir books. Reading them is like sitting and listening to a friend. He takes you inside his adventurous life, lets you see the good, the bad, and the ugly and does it with a sense of humor and appreciation. This book is written about the time in his … Continue reading Nobody Gets Out of Catering Alive! By Joe Montaperto
Slap Yourself By Josh Zepess
This book was in my VIP bag at the Indie Book Fest this year. Frankly I let it sit for a while. I gave up the rat race about 3 years ago and started working for me, doing what I love. What could this book possibly tell me? Well, a lot and it was a … Continue reading Slap Yourself By Josh Zepess
The Ballad of Persephone (The Anuk Chronicles) by Abdur R. Mohammad
I had the pleasure of reading another book from this series so when this one appeared, I jumped at the chance to see where the story was going next. Again, I give the same advice as my review of my previous read – make sure you are in intense reading mode. This author packs a … Continue reading The Ballad of Persephone (The Anuk Chronicles) by Abdur R. Mohammad
Chattanooga Choo Choo: An Electric Eclective Book by Elizabeth Horton-Newton
This novella appears to be a sweet tale of a murder (or two) on a train ride. After receiving this book as part of my VIP bag at the now Orlando Book Fest (was Indies Book Fest) I put it on my reading stack and gave it little thought. However, on a recent between book … Continue reading Chattanooga Choo Choo: An Electric Eclective Book by Elizabeth Horton-Newton
