tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-59575482179701694842024-03-13T14:10:13.872-05:00Reviews by K.T.Honest to goodness book reviews so that you know the truth before you spend your money.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10122159796138666512noreply@blogger.comBlogger50125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5957548217970169484.post-5185110774842463672017-05-22T13:25:00.001-05:002017-05-22T13:25:51.646-05:00Top 17 Books to Read in 2017!<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="270" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/CnUaef_Xm3A" width="480"></iframe>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10122159796138666512noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5957548217970169484.post-27316878705651553762012-11-07T08:03:00.000-06:002012-11-07T08:03:00.443-06:007 Heavy Words in WritingSome words bog down a story or any information that is being given. Please be on alert for these 7 words and make sure you're not overusing:<br />
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<li>That</li>
<li>Which</li>
<li>Anyway</li>
<li>Too</li>
<li>Also</li>
<li>And</li>
<li>However</li>
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Use them, but don't abuse them!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10122159796138666512noreply@blogger.com0Baton Rouge, LA, USA30.4582829 -91.140319630.3487844 -91.2982481 30.5677814 -90.9823911tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5957548217970169484.post-3074248909148970532012-11-06T07:51:00.002-06:002012-11-06T07:51:29.210-06:00Back to BloggingTime to spruce up my blog and give you writerly types something to talk about, hopefully how great my advice is rather than how annoying I am. Let's get back to blogging.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10122159796138666512noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5957548217970169484.post-18674231417150929962011-01-11T22:43:00.003-06:002011-01-11T22:44:37.063-06:00Looking for MaterialI am looking for new authors and books to feature here. If you're interested, please send a three paragraph article or review for your book and a photo of yourself and your book cover for this blog to me at blessed2writewell@gmail.com<div><br /></div><div>Thank you.</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10122159796138666512noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5957548217970169484.post-79530993624515468852010-08-21T08:00:00.000-05:002010-08-21T08:00:02.467-05:00Chrishawn Simpson's Breakthrough Novel, Broken Spirit<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj96sUaD7KvtRWYcxOZfMqdFshRRGlm6VtcYI-o6TOS3SvxrJBHBtRTFM9HqNMI0V5HOq7JVq5_Gm9bhS-drC6-nlcWFDZBV_jpK7K1Vp2YtYS_dRxCc_wAbugCzYt2GuSYPlb6ygUCtcPW/s1600/Broken+Spirit+by+Chrishawn+Simpson.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 184px; height: 277px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj96sUaD7KvtRWYcxOZfMqdFshRRGlm6VtcYI-o6TOS3SvxrJBHBtRTFM9HqNMI0V5HOq7JVq5_Gm9bhS-drC6-nlcWFDZBV_jpK7K1Vp2YtYS_dRxCc_wAbugCzYt2GuSYPlb6ygUCtcPW/s320/Broken+Spirit+by+Chrishawn+Simpson.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5507290805647229650" /></a>I recently met and fell in love with the author behind <b><i>Broken Spirit</i></b>. So when asked by <a href="http://savvymarketmasters.blogspot.com">Savvy Market Masters</a> to feature the book on my blog, I gladly agreed. After all, what's not to love about this powerful, tear-jerking, soul-stirring novel about abuse and recovery.<div><br /></div><div><a href="http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/chrishawn.simpson?ref=ts">Chrishawn Simpson</a> tells the story in a kind of living it and in your face way as she tackles the tough subject of child abuse. This novel isn't too lengthy and not too short, but just right to have you begging for more as the author completes the other books in this trilogy to be. For more information, please visit Chrishawn's <a href="http://www.chrishawnthewriter.com">website</a> where you may also purchase the book. Follow the links and connect with the author.</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10122159796138666512noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5957548217970169484.post-4574568552454795272010-08-20T13:18:00.000-05:002010-08-20T13:18:00.667-05:00Review~ Symmetry by Joyce Scarbrough<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFMYiWgBZRT_xraAfApYfQze3pXp5io_4ejaj4xGnSxZZdZGiN6HV9pDpDSKDN9cgVoPBy2SbQDHEiV1ZhAYZRTJ4ORptv98xdCoJjaMgrMItixEpkAYko6j4ZHQqw28JyMMXAVBV06z1Y/s1600/Symmetry.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 207px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFMYiWgBZRT_xraAfApYfQze3pXp5io_4ejaj4xGnSxZZdZGiN6HV9pDpDSKDN9cgVoPBy2SbQDHEiV1ZhAYZRTJ4ORptv98xdCoJjaMgrMItixEpkAYko6j4ZHQqw28JyMMXAVBV06z1Y/s320/Symmetry.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5507295298750538946" /></a>If you loved Jaycee in <b><i><a href="http://www.amazon.com/DIFFERENT-ROADS-Large-STERLING-SCARBROUGH/dp/0972238530/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1282267487&sr=1-1">Different Roads</a></i></b>, you'll come to adore Jessica Cassady in this book, <b><i><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Symmetry-Joyce-Sterling-Scarbrough/dp/1603181466/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1282267172&sr=8-1">Symmetry</a></i></b>, as she struggles through a rocky road of marriage and "the one" who got away. She has a medical condition, a nerve problem, and apparently a lack of confidence in her decision-making abilities. She has controlling family and in my opinion, only wants to be loved and accepted for who she is how she is. This is definitely a heroine with a lot going on but yet somehow she gets it together. I won't ruin the book for you but I will say this is one you won't want to put down until you've finished it.<div><br /></div><div>For more information on <a href="http://joycescarbrough.blogspot.com">Joyce Scarbrough</a> and to connect with her, or purchase the book, use the links above. Spectacular four star book!</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10122159796138666512noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5957548217970169484.post-5569396936487832552010-08-19T20:09:00.003-05:002010-08-19T20:18:03.512-05:00Who Are Savvy Market Masters?<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcb_JgxLNDeJtYufyRI9SEJOAEdPqBdDxOF41Yej-wv8OAoJnnHnT_HVSDY6_MNkwOuK26k2b0HDbR2ce0riejImPaZacNmB55M9Z_LKY4znE3GKD43mUbjDYplhNzbtNkyjJC_H69u-ZF/s1600/Savvy+Market+Masters+logo+copy.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 241px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcb_JgxLNDeJtYufyRI9SEJOAEdPqBdDxOF41Yej-wv8OAoJnnHnT_HVSDY6_MNkwOuK26k2b0HDbR2ce0riejImPaZacNmB55M9Z_LKY4znE3GKD43mUbjDYplhNzbtNkyjJC_H69u-ZF/s320/Savvy+Market+Masters+logo+copy.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5507293094757957090" /></a>As a cohort of sorts with <a href="http://savvymarketmasters.blogspot.com">Savvy Market Masters</a>, I thought it'd be fantastic to feature the company here and tell authors a bit more about what SMM can do and is doing.<div><br /></div><div>Savvy Market Masters, started by <a href="http://lacreshahayes.com">Lacresha Hayes</a>, is a book marketing firm that specializes in bringing visibility to great books. They are structured from a reader's perspective so that their marketing techniques are more effective. <a href="http://www.facebook.com/lacreshahayes">Lacresha</a>, being an author herself, has tested the bounds of marketing both on and offline and now is sharing her expertise and contacts to build other authors.</div><div><br /></div><div>Savvy Market Masters provides everything from media kits to newsletters, blog book tours, radio and library bookings and more. With their newswire service and library/bookstore mailings, they have the ability to put your book in front of tens of thousands of people in a short period of time. Will this guarantee more sales? No. No one can do that unless they purchase your book themselves. But, it will certainly increase visibility for your book and that cannot hurt. For more information, click the links above. Let's get marketing!</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10122159796138666512noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5957548217970169484.post-41195746225149475302010-08-09T08:53:00.000-05:002010-08-19T20:00:31.858-05:00Lanico Media House<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwJGo4llbgZuxa_2rLCMX-1c5I8kQLVfWrDO_rqFK6MXUixEBap3ym4PPA1Sawzn-_MrNVFwBxGwEyvHDLNop7Z6NYEc8xJqEYr2PriZO4NZmUoOJB2MdSojtY1a9GPy3reBlmEqHaH141/s1600/Lanico+Media+House+logo.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwJGo4llbgZuxa_2rLCMX-1c5I8kQLVfWrDO_rqFK6MXUixEBap3ym4PPA1Sawzn-_MrNVFwBxGwEyvHDLNop7Z6NYEc8xJqEYr2PriZO4NZmUoOJB2MdSojtY1a9GPy3reBlmEqHaH141/s320/Lanico+Media+House+logo.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5507289103848656738" /></a>Another publisher has stepped on the scene, <a href="http://www.lanicomedia.com">Lanico Media House</a>. With the turmoil of the book industry, it was a wonder that anyone would open another publishing house, but this house is poised to take advantage of all the new technology to benefit its authors and impact book sales.<div><br /></div><div>There's no secret that ebooks are here to stay. I prefer print, but even I own a Kindle and read some stuff from my phone. Lanico is both a print and digital book publishing house that has eliminated the more expensive aspects of publishing. After thoroughly researching them and speaking with the owners, I'm convinced they'll be a name associate with bestseller lists of the future. Click the links to connect with this media giant to be, <a href="http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/group.php?gid=148778155137496&ref=ts">Lanico Media House</a>.</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10122159796138666512noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5957548217970169484.post-11348899448525922632010-07-09T07:47:00.000-05:002010-08-19T19:53:47.284-05:00Say What You Mean by JoJo Tabares<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKHzXKjJBa4T6mOAXcuY3FEz9aj6z5oekcLMgORdgZ3rB2L89D1L0w6Ix5vg-xMVWKSu-c6RfhxmbW1Ptw0b669D4D-cDgJFnNaEslJ-_c0hE2NM6HU3v3zstkPr_-OOxgj8xuAIofngKp/s1600/Overcoming+Social+Anxiety+by+JoJo+Tabares.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 249px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKHzXKjJBa4T6mOAXcuY3FEz9aj6z5oekcLMgORdgZ3rB2L89D1L0w6Ix5vg-xMVWKSu-c6RfhxmbW1Ptw0b669D4D-cDgJFnNaEslJ-_c0hE2NM6HU3v3zstkPr_-OOxgj8xuAIofngKp/s320/Overcoming+Social+Anxiety+by+JoJo+Tabares.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5507287586592105762" /></a>It's not often that I read self-help books lately because I've been inundated with fiction, which is alright by me. Still, when I came across <a href="http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/jojo.tabares?ref=ts">JoJo Tabares</a>' book, I was moved beyond words. Partially it was because of her candid look at shyness and what normally lies behind it (freeing me) and partially because of the easy advice she gave.<div><br /></div><div>If you or someone you know suffers from being non-confrontational and fearful of honest interaction, please recommend this book with the whimsical cover. They will be changed forever. Visit her <a href="http://artofeloquence.com">website</a> for more information on the book and to order your copy.</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10122159796138666512noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5957548217970169484.post-17364169945393928372010-05-05T18:05:00.001-05:002010-05-05T18:06:58.216-05:00More ReviewsI know I keep saying I'm going to get the reviews up and I have. I have at least one review scheduled to post every day next week. I'll keep doing my posts a few days ahead of time so that my followers and readers get the most out of this blog.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10122159796138666512noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5957548217970169484.post-83387379617221877592010-05-04T12:08:00.000-05:002010-05-04T12:08:00.831-05:00"Line by Line: How to Edit Your Own Writing" by Claire CookClaire Cook surprised me with this book, <em>Line by Line: How to Edit Your Own Writing</em>. I've actually read it three times and have had to purchase it four times (one of the reasons I seldomly lend out books). So of course I believe as a writer or even a writing editor, this book should be a part of your collection.<br /><br /><em>Line by Line</em> is different in that it combines the textbook style grammar lessons with real life usage examples. Whether you are a skilled, multi-published author or a new writer, a columnist or a reporter, this book has something that you are sure to be able to apply to your writing. For sure it is worth the small investment you'll make.<br /><br />If you write for a living, this book should be a huge part of your reference library. Even after all these years, it is still not outdated. The information is just as relevant today as when the author first penned the manuscript. Get <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Line-How-Edit-Your-Writing/dp/0395393914/ref=pd_sim_b_2">your copy</a> today at Amazon.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10122159796138666512noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5957548217970169484.post-81876555072359854162010-05-03T09:11:00.000-05:002010-05-03T09:11:00.531-05:00"Instant Marketing for Almost Free" by Susan BenjaminSusan Benjamin hit the jackpot in her marketing masterpiece, <em>Instant Marketing for Almost Free</em>. She examined the most common marketing material and how it can be utilized in new ways to increase business revenue. She also introduced new ideas.<br /><br />This book is a necessity for small business owners who are struggling to get the word out about their business offerings. From internet marketing to street outreach, this business shows you the best way to keep your marketing budget in check.<br /><br />Get <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Instant-Marketing-Almost-Quick-Business/dp/1402208243#noop">your copy</a> now at Amazon.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10122159796138666512noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5957548217970169484.post-63500552399106716332010-05-02T12:09:00.002-05:002010-05-02T12:11:05.397-05:00Business Book ReviewsOver the next few weeks, I'll include some reviews of business books. You don't see them discussed on blogs as frequently as novels, but it is helpful for those trying to figure out which are the best books to invest in. Stay tuned.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10122159796138666512noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5957548217970169484.post-81090048757686122572010-04-16T15:53:00.002-05:002010-04-16T15:57:35.191-05:00Cannot Do It<span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">Here's a quick tip for authors:</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">When you are writing, can't doesn't stand out. Can't is used in just a regular sentence and doesn't mean anything special. But when you want to stress that can't, you need to write it as cannot. Why? Because there's a bigger emphasis put on the word, though they mean the same thing. Read these sentences.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">I can't do it, Joe.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">I cannot do it, Joe. (This sentence is the equivalent to using italics.)</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">I can't find anything today.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">I cannot find anything today. (There it is again.)</span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10122159796138666512noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5957548217970169484.post-75941368023347188582010-04-01T09:07:00.000-05:002010-04-16T15:59:57.350-05:00Ebonics in WritingAs the number of black authors and writers increase, creative stories feature what many people today call ebonics, which is a form of broken language used frequently, especially in the south.<br /><br />As this happens, editors, you need to familiarize yourself with usage. But, don't allow authors to use that as an excuse for lazy, thoughtless and unintelligible writing either.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10122159796138666512noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5957548217970169484.post-64065197665504084442010-01-06T12:51:00.000-06:002010-04-16T15:53:53.478-05:00Stephanie Meyer, My ThoughtsEveryone has heard of the Twilight series of books. Many have watched the movie. In truth, I can see how it caught on. She wrote and marketed her stuff from a niche, a very targeted group and it expanded from there.<br /><br />If she was judged on her creative writing skills alone, she'd suffer poorly. But as many authors are finding out, some of the bestsellers are not well-written. They are written with a specific group in mind and master marketed to that group. That is how an author finds success.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10122159796138666512noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5957548217970169484.post-6027267077225670092009-11-16T15:50:00.000-06:002010-04-16T15:51:24.407-05:00REVIVAL TIMENo, I'm not talking about church. I'm talking about my blog. I want to make it more fun, more exciting. I'm looking for a new template. In the meantime, get ready to have fun discussing books and authors with me.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10122159796138666512noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5957548217970169484.post-40865163599461750452009-03-20T12:19:00.000-05:002009-04-28T09:20:53.492-05:00I'll Be Away for AwhileI may be inactive for two weeks. But, keep checking back because I have hundreds more reviews to add right here on Reviews by K.T.<input id="gwProxy" type="hidden"><!--Session data--><input onclick="jsCall();" id="jsProxy" type="hidden"><div id="refHTML"></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10122159796138666512noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5957548217970169484.post-90199270048223997572009-03-06T09:29:00.000-06:002009-03-09T21:44:16.931-05:00Review - "What's the Problem with Jesus" by John Hyde<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5hbrG_LkFsDdbg5BmLODDyOgXYDyhbgAWTJZ-KNkzBmZU3YI1-PMswfMYCgCGOL7ph7I_0fp5CIEKeVy5kiLZtrpqNdfs2Uewx_M-wVuTAU6j_JnPJUEwvfH_KxAz5enCM0Y50ZWUO85H/s1600-h/What's+the+Problem+with+Jesus+final+cover+copy.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5311381764901998530" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 207px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5hbrG_LkFsDdbg5BmLODDyOgXYDyhbgAWTJZ-KNkzBmZU3YI1-PMswfMYCgCGOL7ph7I_0fp5CIEKeVy5kiLZtrpqNdfs2Uewx_M-wVuTAU6j_JnPJUEwvfH_KxAz5enCM0Y50ZWUO85H/s320/What's+the+Problem+with+Jesus+final+cover+copy.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><span style="font-family:arial;">John Hyde, an freshman author, made a grand debut with this title. His writing is clean and crisp. While there isn't a lot of imagination between the covers, there is a lot of information. This book made me rethink many of my positions on social issues today. I've always considered myself a dedicated Christian, faithfully supporting my church. The message in this book challenged my beliefs.</span></div><div><span style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span> </div><div><span style="font-family:arial;">I'd give the message a five out of five. I'd give the writing a three and a half out of five. Altogether, I'd give this book 4 stars. This book is available at Amazon, BN, Books-a-Million, and all other major retailers.</span></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10122159796138666512noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5957548217970169484.post-29054920412056088032009-02-20T18:29:00.000-06:002009-03-09T22:10:12.194-05:00Publishing Matters ~ My Recommendations<span style="font-family:verdana;">One of my friends, Janice, has just finished her book. It's been edited four times. She's had two rewrites and I'm very proud of her patience. Now she's searching for an inspirational publisher.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;">First things are first. Are agents necessary? Of course not. While they may make your job easier, they take a sizable cut of your money too. If you're not afraid of elbow grease and endless Google search nights, then you can do their job yourself and keep your profits.</span><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;">In publishing, nothing is quick, fast and in a hurry. It's more like hurry up and wait. In most of the big houses, your manuscript can languish for up to two years before they publish... that's assuming they don't change their minds and simply return your rights. It's happened before. There's rarely any that publish in less than 12 months, but there are a few for those of you who have time sensitive information you need published in less than a year. One of them for adults is </span><a href="http://www.livingwaterspc.com/"><span style="font-family:verdana;">Living Waters Publishing Company</span></a><span style="font-family:verdana;">. If it is children's material, you should try </span><a href="http://www.guardianangelpublishing.com/"><span style="font-family:verdana;">Guardian Angel Publishing</span></a><span style="font-family:verdana;"> or </span><a href="http://www.writers-exchange.com/"><span style="font-family:verdana;">Writer's Exchange</span></a><span style="font-family:verdana;">. All three of these publishers move faster than most of the others in the business. For those who want a bigger house without an extended wait, try </span><a href="http://www.bethanyhouse.com/"><span style="font-family:verdana;">Bethany House</span></a><span style="font-family:verdana;">. My friend has submitted to Bethany House. Pray for her, please!</span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10122159796138666512noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5957548217970169484.post-88120609301850991502009-02-19T15:44:00.000-06:002009-03-09T21:52:06.416-05:00Several Issues New Writers FaceI am often approached about reviewing books by new writers. About half of them aren't even worth a read. Many are self-published or subsidy published. Some are actually traditionally published and still not worth reading. About 10% or less of them are good reads.<br /><br />There are three things I notice in new authors. Usually, the plot is underdeveloped, the writing is choppy, or the theme isn't clearly defined and adhered to. Please be careful of these things. Don't be in a hurry to publish. Rather be thorough in your writing, editing and rewriting. That makes all the difference in the world.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10122159796138666512noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5957548217970169484.post-4552066146203791212009-02-01T08:38:00.000-06:002009-02-01T20:43:20.719-06:00Review ~ "Truth and Intimacy: A Couple's Journal" by Lacresha and Lensey Hayes<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEkrhK6AZ2TWlZ4QWpnTu3p5NN3wUArkpd7T7abnCoC6Bt1FwzEyVX76n-s4FyXv2FpUYBx3GwNTs7uDUTVR8AABzCt-et5JrVHa-jcx8_1w1Xbv5yiOe2ZmbKlbzAgpuGIOnwno63dl7m/s1600-h/Truth+and+Intimacy+final+cover+copy.jpg"><span style="font-family:arial;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5298024251886553058" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 214px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEkrhK6AZ2TWlZ4QWpnTu3p5NN3wUArkpd7T7abnCoC6Bt1FwzEyVX76n-s4FyXv2FpUYBx3GwNTs7uDUTVR8AABzCt-et5JrVHa-jcx8_1w1Xbv5yiOe2ZmbKlbzAgpuGIOnwno63dl7m/s320/Truth+and+Intimacy+final+cover+copy.jpg" border="0" /></span></a><span style="font-family:arial;">During times of recession, you can look for divorce rates to spike. I believe the release of this book was timely because of the information it contains. The Hayes wrote an excellent manual on perfecting marriage. </span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Clearly, there is not one solution that will work for every marriage and that is the mistake most authors make. However, this book lays out advice in a way that can be adapted to suit each couple individually. Each chapter has stories of real couples and real struggles. They all end with a solution, which will presumably help couples find their own area of struggle and overcome it together. </span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"></span><br /><a href="http://truthandintimacy.blogspot.com/"><span style="font-family:arial;"><strong><em>Truth and Intimacy</em></strong> </span></a><span style="font-family:arial;">is a marriage counselor's friend and any married couple's companion. I enjoyed the entirety of the book. If there is one criticism I'd have, it would be the scriptural references which can alienate couples that are not of the Christian faith. Otherwise, this book is an excellent read!</span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10122159796138666512noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5957548217970169484.post-87722362157354905732009-01-23T15:48:00.002-06:002009-01-23T15:51:01.304-06:00My New Review Logo<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRUq9ZGT3FdeQhPmxmLLxTKFeVmxlmn_9N8dcK_Z1YLPDa19l_3AZL2HHd9097oC12Z0_ptLmleDKp8Xmz5z0dkwEMya-783uyj7JYXAsAJd6j-AW3gHZ58D4fqFgOqgP4JDdNk9hFrQx4/s1600-h/Karen+Tims+logo+copy.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5294609960043257762" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 214px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRUq9ZGT3FdeQhPmxmLLxTKFeVmxlmn_9N8dcK_Z1YLPDa19l_3AZL2HHd9097oC12Z0_ptLmleDKp8Xmz5z0dkwEMya-783uyj7JYXAsAJd6j-AW3gHZ58D4fqFgOqgP4JDdNk9hFrQx4/s320/Karen+Tims+logo+copy.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>I have a new review logo, designed by <a href="http://hayesdesign.weebly.com/">Hayes Design and Editorial Service</a>. I'm very proud of it. Chris caught my vision and did exactly what I wanted for a very small fee.</div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10122159796138666512noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5957548217970169484.post-24565672612976514812008-12-14T17:13:00.000-06:002009-01-14T11:23:06.261-06:00Review ~ "What the Heart Wants" by Linda Rucker<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibyC7twSCuB-zaM2MZHklCrSx2-S3GbhZYbAyjoDacMNxy-NcdBpbV9jvHvVJTG_4dryQhxjUr41JEX9Ui1oOBj1U9DPMqa3HN-GfYV22GRko6_IE2yhFdzlt-5oCwGquDzwVUAawdHPYE/s1600-h/What+the+Heart+Wants+by+Linda+Rucker.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5291200895095628258" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 104px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 155px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibyC7twSCuB-zaM2MZHklCrSx2-S3GbhZYbAyjoDacMNxy-NcdBpbV9jvHvVJTG_4dryQhxjUr41JEX9Ui1oOBj1U9DPMqa3HN-GfYV22GRko6_IE2yhFdzlt-5oCwGquDzwVUAawdHPYE/s320/What+the+Heart+Wants+by+Linda+Rucker.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><span style="font-family:arial;">I just happened upon this book through a friend. Needless to say, I really enjoyed reading my first Linda Rucker work.</span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:arial;"></span></div><div><span style="font-family:arial;"><em>What the Heart Wants</em> is a story that deals with bonds that cannot be broken, not by loss or pain. Though this book is not widely available anymore, it is a passionate read for those who can find it.</span></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10122159796138666512noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5957548217970169484.post-75566672043322181672008-11-30T09:03:00.000-06:002009-01-14T11:10:42.744-06:00Extraordinary Author ~ Brenna Lyons<span style="font-family:arial;color:#000066;">For the past six months, I've been following and collecting books by Brenna Lyons. Very rarely do I focus on authors, but this woman is the real deal. She's not family, or even a personal acquaintance, though I wish she was. She's some wonderful author out there banging out amazing books that do not get enough exposure.</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;color:#000066;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;color:#000066;">If you ever get the opportunity to purchase or win a Brenna Lyons book, do it because it's worth the money.</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;color:#000066;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;color:#000066;">Books include:</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;color:#000066;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="color:#000066;"><em>Fairy Dreams</em> ~ by far, my favorite</span></span><br /><em><span style="font-family:arial;color:#000066;">Conquest</span></em><br /><em><span style="font-family:arial;color:#000066;">Naughty Nursery Rhymes</span></em><br /><em><span style="font-family:arial;color:#000066;">Mythos</span></em><br /><em><span style="font-family:arial;color:#000066;">Enslaved</span></em>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10122159796138666512noreply@blogger.com0