Fiction Friday – A Season to Dance by Patricia Beal

Today for Fiction Friday I’m sharing my book recommendation for A Season to Dance – the debut novel from Patricia Beal. I’m sharing the story behind the story of my experience from reading this book a few years ago. Happy Book Birthday next week for A Season to Dance – a May 2017 release! Book …

Introducing Joel C. Rosenberg and The Libyan Diversion

Narelle here. I’m excited to share an interview with Joel C. Rosenberg talking about his new book, The Libyan Diversion, that’s releasing May 16, 2023. What inspired your story line for The Libyan Diversion? In September 2021, I was in Washington, D.C., interviewing Mike Pompeo, the former CIA director and secretary of state. I was …

Introducing Her Cowboy Blind Date

Narelle here. I’m excited to introduce my upcoming release – Her Cowboy Blind Date – in the Easter in Gilead contemporary Christian romance (CCR) series. I’ve always wanted to write a romance story with a cowboy hero. The opportunity to join a group project with a few of my American author friends included a small …

Introducing Cindy Morgan and The Year of Jubilee

Narelle here. I’m delighted to welcome Cindy Morgan to our blog today. Cindy’s debut novel, The Year of Jubilee, will be releasing on April 18, 2023. Fast Nine Let’s start by asking Cindy to answer some quick-fire questions. Long black or flat white? Flat White Kiwis or koalas? Koalas! Mangoes or kiwifruit? Mangoes Cricket or …

Historical Fiction Book Recommendation – Code Name Edelweiss by Stephanie Landsem

Today I’m sharing my book recommendation for Code Name Edelweiss, the fabulous new historical fiction spy novel set in 1930’s Hollywood from Stephanie Landsem. Here’s the Book Description: “What I am looking for—what I desperately need, Mrs. Weiss—is a spy.” Adolf Hitler is still a distant rumble on the horizon, but a Jewish spymaster and …

Fiction Friday – Dear Henry, Love Edith by Becca Kinzer

Today for Fiction Friday I’m sharing my book recommendation for Dear Henry, Love Edith, a romantic comedy novel from debut author Becca Kinzer. Here’s the Book Description: He thinks she’s an elderly widow. She’s convinced he’s a grumpy old man. Neither could be further from the truth. After a short and difficult marriage, recently widowed …

Fiction Friday – Star Rising by Janet W. Ferguson

Narelle here. Today for Fiction Friday we’re traveling through Ireland via Star Rising (A Coastal Hearts Novel Book 3) by Janet W. Ferguson. Book Description: Star Youngblood has always been a fighter–a necessity after her mother married a monster of a man. Now, she’s finally on the path to the stable life she’s always wanted. Her …

Tuesday Book Chat | Do you ever find yourself taken out of a novel because of a character’s name?

Welcome to Tuesday Book Chat. This is where we encourage book lovers to answer our bookish question of the week. Today’s question is: Do you ever find yourself taken out of a novel because of a character’s name? We look forward to hearing your thoughts. Please join in the conversation by commenting on this post or …

Book Recommendation – A Seaside Wonder by Melissa Tagg + #giveaway

Today I’m sharing my book recommendation for Melissa Tagg’s wonderful new release, A Seaside Wonder. It’s the second book in Melissa’s Muir Harbor contemporary romantic mystery series set in Maine. Here’s the Book Description: In one evening, Indi’s world falls apart. Enter the shy professor her family mistakes for her fiancé…make that ex-fiancé. Professor Philip …

Discovering New Books to Read

Back in the good old days, last century, the library was my go-to place to discover new books. I knew the floor plan layout and had memorised the shelving systems via genre and book category. I’d gravitate to the shelves that held hidden treasures waiting to be explored. I’d talk about books and pick up …