Anne Elliot and Capt. Wentworth – Great Romantic Couples
Most people who think Jane Austen think Pride and Prejudice or Sense and Sensibility, but for me Persuasion is the book that tops the list. The last book published while Austen was alive, it’s often referred to as the mature Pride and Prejudice. The story is about Anne Elliott who’s family has connections, but unfortunately, […]
Review: Heat Rises
Heat Rises by Richard Castle My rating: 4 of 5 stars I should be working on my own writing, but I’ve been pulled in by another Castle book. Of the three I’ve read, this one is my favorite. There is everything: murder, mystery, action, love, angst, sorrow, comedy. Fans of the show will recognize situations […]
Review: Naked Heat
Naked Heat by Richard Castle My rating: 3 of 5 stars Overall I’m enjoying the Castle books, but there were several parts of Naked Heat that I didn’t like. For once, Heat is pretty mean to Rook. I know she’s tough, but I kept wondering what Rook saw in her since she was always rude […]
Review: Heat Wave
Heat Wave by Richard Castle My rating: 4 of 5 stars I probably wouldn’t rate this book as high if it wasn’t attached to Castle the tv show. Part of it’s fun is knowing it’s the book Castle wrote in response to his adventures with Beckett. It’s fun to see the characters of Rook and […]
Getting to Happily Ever After
Writers are sensitive creatures. We want the love and accolades, but don’t always take criticism well. One thing I’ve learned is to listen to or read feedback and reviews with an open mind. I have been fortunate that people who’ve been leaving reviews have been gentle in their critiques. And while it isn’t always fun […]