CAT’S GOT YOUR HEART–the debut novel from Jem Zero has all the feels!
I keep saying romance isn’t my thing, but when it’s good, it’s good. I guess I protest too much. This romantic, low-heat level story was as fluffy as the cat on the cover and I devoured it in about four hours. Jericho needs a cat in the worst way. He accidentally let his sister’s catContinue reading “CAT’S GOT YOUR HEART–the debut novel from Jem Zero has all the feels!”
Bloodlaced by Courtney Maguire #Blogtour
Kanjin hardly view their servants as human. Even less so when they are different. Asagi is different. Both a man and a woman. In the wake of his failure to protect a boy he saw as a son from their abusive master, Asagi is sold into the house of a young nobleman, Mahiro, who is theContinue reading “Bloodlaced by Courtney Maguire #Blogtour”
Youkai Bloodlines: BLOODLACED by Courtney Maguire is an anime-flavored vampiric delight
I was intrigued by the premise when I was approached to do a read and review for this book, and I am so happy I did. The story was a fresh enough take on bloodsuckers to keep my interest, and I became completely invested in Asagi’s journey. Asagi identifies neither as male nor female butContinue reading “Youkai Bloodlines: BLOODLACED by Courtney Maguire is an anime-flavored vampiric delight”
THE KING’S COURSE by Jessica Dawn: Fresh and exciting fantasy
Jessica Dawn’s first book, THE PALADIN’S PATH, was the highlight of my indie fantasy reads last year. I absolutely loved the book, an unusual blend of cultures and mythos, and I jumped at the chance to read the sequel. I was not disappointed. THE KING’S COURSE picks up where the first book left off. Peleb,Continue reading “THE KING’S COURSE by Jessica Dawn: Fresh and exciting fantasy”
THE WORTH OF HAIR – a fairytale retelling by A.A. Freeman
I jumped at the chance to read this little short story on word of mouth and snapped up an ARC in return for an unbiased review. I was so delighted with this tale! Based loosely on The Little Mermaid, it is told from the point of view of a middle-aged woman who goes only byContinue reading “THE WORTH OF HAIR – a fairytale retelling by A.A. Freeman”
INNOVATION: a second-place win!
I am so very chuffed to be able to finally announce that my 300 word flash fiction piece, “Dragonslayer”, placed second in the 2020 annual flash fic contest from Queer Sci Fi. The fact that it is included in an anthology with some of my personal idols has me vibrating on a molecular level. IN-NO-VA-TIONContinue reading “INNOVATION: a second-place win!”
