I might be biased. Mostly because I am, in theory, a Professional Designer. I’ve worked with both video and graphic design for over a decade so it’s hard not to think design as something important. So when you’re thinking about publishing your own novel (specifically self-published), I believe it’s important to invest in a good … Continue reading Judging a Book By It’s Cover Part 3: Why It’s Important to Get a Professional Designer
This is definitely not a comprehensive list and I'm pretty sure I've forgotten one or two or a thousand. I stuck to just the ones I've read otherwise we'd be here all day. But here are a few of my favorite book covers. They are in no particular order. 1) Cinder I loved this series … Continue reading Judging a Book By It’s Cover Part 2: A Few of My Favorite Covers
Have you ever looked at a row of covers and wondered why so many of the popular ones look so similar? This has been something that has bugged me since the beginning of my reading life, and it took a while for me to realize why so many covers were the same. Self Publishing One … Continue reading Judging a Book By It’s Cover Part 1: Why Do They Tend to Look the Same
Happy March. In the Northern Hemisphere, we’re slowly inching towards spring. Slowly because it’s still super chilly. It’s still a perfect time of year to curl up and read a book. I have to admit there are far too many books out there to read, and I do tend to judge a book by its … Continue reading Book Cover Appreciation Month
Today is super special! For today is A Writer Bee's very first guest post! Below is a post by a friend of mine Melissa, the creator and host of Paperback Romance Book Club. Enjoy! Valentines Day is either a wonderful day or an annoyance. Okay so I know that there are a few in-betweens in … Continue reading Be My Valentine, Book Boyfriend
I've always loved reading. Growing up, my father used to read to me until I fell asleep (and then he'd really get into the book and keep reading without me), and my love of books grew from there. I love writing because of my parents reading to me as a kid. My entire career and … Continue reading 5 Reasons to Read to Your Kids
Welcome back to the blog. It's a brand new year which means brand new books! Books are an important part of this blog. You'll never be a better writer unless you're a better reader. I am trying to get to 50 books this year. I'm already behind, but that's not the point. And just like … Continue reading Books I’m Looking Forward to in Early 2020
Overall rating: 3/5Readability rating: 4/5Character rating: 3/5Plot rating: 2/5Cover rating: 4/5Would I recommend: I would recommend this if you like Marissa Meyer novels. Everyone else might just be disappointed Goodread Genres: Fantasy, Young Adult, Science Fiction Perfect for: I would definitely recommend this to anyone who loves Marissa Meyer but other than that. It doesn't … Continue reading Book Review: Renegades by Marissa Meyer
Sorry for the delay on this one. I had it ready for you all and never had it schedule to post. And I can't even blame it on Mercury Retrograde. Dang. Overall rating: 3/5Readability rating: 4/5Character rating: 3/5Plot rating: 3/5Cover rating: 2/5Would I recommend: No. But am I going to read the whole series? Yes. … Continue reading Book Review: The Selection by Kiera Cass
Overall rating: 4/5Readability rating: 5/5Character rating: 4/5Plot rating: 4/5Cover rating: 4/5Would I recommend: If you loved Practical Magic, magic in general, or strong female main characters I would definitely recommend this book. Goodread Genres: Fantasy, Magical Realism, Historical Fiction Perfect for: People who love magic and the movie/book Practical Magic. Book Synopsis: " or the … Continue reading Book Review: The Rules of Magic by Alice Hoffman
