I spent countless more hours running outside alone or with my best friends, digging literal holes, pretending with leaves and berries to craft pretend potions, or just climbing any tree I could reasonably scale. And it struck me that my kids have been raised in an entirely different environment.
Going somewhat "off grid" for the last two months has made me really slow down and wrestle with my imposter demon. I realized that it's okay if I still haven't figured out the "business" of writing after a decade of paddling through this crazy market. What I'm best at is this. I'll never post a viral TikTok or Instagram and I don't think I really want to. I would rather write books, and write about books, and sometimes share something true and genuine with you.
We can't control every variable in our lives, no matter how much we plot and plan. And if you're like me, and prone to both fits of melancholy as well as fits of joy for the beauty in this world, the ups and downs are just a part of the life package.
Flight Test 101 is the perfect light fantasy palette cleanser for anyone who needs a bit of fairy dust in an otherwise bleak world. Like all the books in this whimsical series, there is danger aplenty, but also an abundance of kindness, comfort, and love. The perfect cozy children's chapter book to read with the little ones in your life.
While I aim for crafting my ongoing revision of Bound Beauty, I thought it might be fun to share a series of ficlets out-of-order scenes. I've been collecting these to keep the lore of this series fresh in my head, and uncovered a few gems along the way. Be forewarned, these may contain minor spoilers for the series. But if you enjoy your fantasy in smaller doses, this may be perfect for you. Happy reading, fellow wylderoflk...
Hello and welcome back to the blog (no one reads?), where I occasionally rant and talk about writing and life. Or more accurately, how I continue to make my way in the bookish world the hard way 😉
Therese is haunted by her sister's death. Blane is haunted by the foolish choices of his youth. Both carry their tragedies in different ways, both chased careers that would allow them to rescue innocents, unlike the ones they failed to save. And both race to save a kidnapped child's life before the clock runs out. It's a race against time, against the elements, and against themselves, and the only ones they can rely on are each other. Intrigued? Keep reading for my review + the giveaway! #LSLLCanyonofdeceit #TexasAuthor #LoneStarLit
Hello friends, and welcome back to the blog that just won't quit - thirteen (thirteen???) years later. Yes, in the face of more popular social platforms such as TikTok, Instagram, and Substack (probably ten others I'm too old to know about) — I am stubbornly plodding along.
When I saw another novel by the lovely Lisa A. Traugott, I knew it was time to read and to share my love for yet another historical fantasy. Intrigued? Keep reading for my review + the giveaway!
Silver Hollow is FREE for 2 days only! Grab your free copy today or tomorrow while the sale lasts. The Borderlands Saga books are all on KU in case you weren't aware, so please be sure to check out Silver Hollow and the sequels: Blackbriar Cove & Dalriada Valley!
Jennifer Silverwood 