Twins Marion and Shiva Stone are orphaned when their mother, a nun, dies in childbirth and their father denies them. They are blessed to be taken in and raised by an Indian woman who loves them with every fiber of her being. Cutting for Stone primarily follows Marion as he grows up in Ethiopia and […]
It’s Monday! What Are You Reading? is hosted by Sheila at Book Journey. It’s been a few weeks since I took part in Sheila’s meme, but they’ve been a slow few weeks around here anyway. I can’t quite bring myself to get on my computer when our weather is this gorgeous! So, over the past […]
Rachel Sorenson has just escaped an abusive marriage, but she’s still not free of her ex-husband. Frank comes along every few nights, talks his way past the security guard at her apartment building, and goes upstairs to beat on her door and demand that she take him back. Police say they just don’t have the […]
Stephen King sits down to share his thoughts on the writing process. No matter what you think of his books personally, you have to admit that he’s a master at drawing in legions of fans. He prefaces his work with an explanation of what prompted him to write it. He was talking with author Amy […]
Travis Cornell is a man for whom life has lost all meaning. But on a hike one day, he runs into a golden retriever, somewhat battered, obviously friendly, but determined to protect him from something. Travis, a former member of the elite Delta Force, finds himself running in a blind panic with the dog. He […]
Yelena is now in Sitia, where she meets her long-lost family and starts to learn how to control her magical powers. But life isn’t really any easier for her here than it was in Ixia. Sitians believe she’s a spy from the north, sent to pave the way for the Commander’s takeover of their country. […]
Peter, Celia, and Margaret have inherited a country estate, complete with an old priory and chapel. The house has been uninhabited for years, but the group, along with Celia’s husband Charles; their aunt Mrs. Bosanquet; and their loyal retainers, move in to have an adventure. They get more adventure than they expected. The locals believe […]
I turned on my computer tonight for just a few “quick” things. I wanted to comment on some blogs; I wanted to write a review of Fairest, which I just finished listening to on the way home; and I wanted to choose my next audio book. None of these things should take too long, right? […]
It’s Monday! What Are You Reading? is hosted by Sheila at Book Journey. Posted: I was pretty really slack last week because I was more in the mood for reading than blogging, so all I posted was a Saturdays in the South guest post from Robin Caroll. Head on over and share some of your […]
Please welcome author Robin Caroll to the blog today! She is the author of Injustice For All, just released in January. She’s posting about something near and dear to Southern hearts–food! As a southern lady, food is very vital to me. It’s part of who we are in the South, as well as the preparation […]
It’s Monday! What Are You Reading? is hosted by Sheila at Book Journey. Giveaway! Comment on author Michael Hervey’s Guest Post to enter to win one of two copies of his book, Soundkeeper! Posted: Review: Room by Emma Donoghue, read by Michal Friedman, et al. Review: The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier and Clay by Michael […]