It’s been quiet on my blog for almost a year! It’s hard to believe I’ve been quiet in this space for so long, but I’ve been very busy behind the scenes. Last winter I began to work very hard on overhauling my book proposal. Years before I had had an agent and had shopped this…
Book to Film Adaptations You Might Have Missed
The only thing better than curling up with a good book is curling up with a movie based on a book. Today I’m sharing some of my favorite film adaptions that might be just a little bit under the radar. Those of you who love classic novels are probably already long familiar with the equally…
The Top 10 Books I Read in 2023
This was the year of the classic book for me. Of course, I’m still reading contemporary books. On my list I included a modern fantasy, historical fiction, memoir, and current day police procedural. But of the top 10 books there’s a total of four solid classics on the list, as well as some books about…
My Favorite Moleskine Planner
I love January. It represents hibernation, coziness, a mug of hot chocolate and a good read. It’s a new mini-series to watch with the fire lit. January is introversion after December’s extroversion. It’s a fresh start and a new year. Another thing I love about January is getting my new planner and dreaming of all…
5 Popular Novels That Weren’t For Me
That big blockbuster summer novel finally makes it into your hands. The much-posted Bookstagram title finally is on hold for you at the library. The novel that all the bookclubs are talking about finally arrives in the mail . . . and when you read it, you don’t really see what the fuss is about….