Wow, we've already reached the second half of the year. A lot has happened in the past 6 months. Some good, some very bad. But one thing is for sure, there's a lot of books still coming out in 2020. I'm still a bit behind on my 50 books this year...which I tend to always … Continue reading Books I’m Looking Forward to in the Second Half of 2020
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4 Short Story Collections to Read and 1 I Already Love
To celebrate Short Story month, I've committed to finding new short story reads to take in this month. It's a perfect time to read a few short stories. I've gone back to work so I'm a little too busy for a longer novel, but short stories? I can take them in with ease. So here … Continue reading 4 Short Story Collections to Read and 1 I Already Love
Book Review: The Poet X by Elizabeth Acevedo
Since this month is poetry month, I've decided to read and do a review on a poem novel. Please remember that poetry isn't my favorite medium of choice so my review might be colored a little by that. Overall rating: 4/5Readability rating: 4/5Character rating: 4/5Plot rating: 3/5Cover rating: 5/5Would I recommend: Yes. Definitely a good … Continue reading Book Review: The Poet X by Elizabeth Acevedo
Judging a Book By It’s Cover Part 3: Why It’s Important to Get a Professional Designer
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
Judging a Book By It’s Cover Part 2: A Few of My Favorite Covers
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
Judging a Book By It’s Cover Part 1: Why Do They Tend to Look the Same
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
Book Cover Appreciation Month
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
Be My Valentine, Book Boyfriend
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
5 Reasons to Read to Your Kids
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
Books I’m Looking Forward to in Early 2020
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