Category Archives: Books

I’m All Over the Place

Posted on April 8, 2020 by

What genres do I read and why is the question we’re discussing this week. It’s a hard one for me to answer because I’ve read a lot of different genres. I guess romance is right there at the top of … Continue reading →

Posted in Books, Elaine Cantrell, Uncategorized | 10 Comments

Books on my Virtual Nightstand

Posted on April 6, 2020 by

  This week’s topic: What genres do you read? Why? I normally read at least one book a week. Usually, I’m reading in the evening, as it’s my way to relax at the end of the day. But I also … Continue reading →

Posted in author's life, Books, cozy mystery, e-books, Mystery stories, Patricia Kiyono, reading, reading preferences, romance, short stories, TBR List | 12 Comments

I Like to Read My Own Work

Posted on April 1, 2020 by

Since we’ve been staying inside due to Covid 19 I find that I’m reading a lot more than usual. I finished my last book pretty late one evening, and I didn’t want to start something new so late. Well, I … Continue reading →

Posted in Books, Elaine Cantrell, Uncategorized | 8 Comments

Guest: Donna Feyen, “More Than a Review”

Posted on March 27, 2020 by

We write here at 4F, 1 H. We have in guest authors talking about writing their books, so after some years, I thought I would turn the tables and bring in someone who reviews books all the time. Please welcome … Continue reading →

Posted in Anthologies, authors, blogging, book covers, book review, Books, careers, Clean Writing, Conpilations, decisions, experiences, Faith-centered stories, Family, Guest, helping others, honors, imagination, inspiration, interview, jobs, Life, novels, Publishers, Random thoughts, reader interview, reading, reviews, Tonette Joyce | Tagged , , , , , | 9 Comments

Guest Author: April Kelley Jones and The Curse Breaker

Posted on March 23, 2020 by

I’m so fortunate to have several books published through Dingbat Publishing, and one of the awesome perks is getting to know several fellow authors from different genres. Early last month, Dingbat released The Curse Breaker, a young adult fantasy written … Continue reading →

Posted in authors, Books, fantasy, Guest author, Guest author post, inspiration, Middle Grade Books, Patricia Kiyono, YA | Tagged , , , , | 12 Comments

Travels With My Family

Posted on March 20, 2020 by

When on a trip (either a long vacation or a day trip) how do you occupy the travel time, or keep the kids occupied? With kids, it is a little different. When my kids were under 8-10, we lived in … Continue reading →

Posted in America, audiobooks, big plans, Books, childhood, Daily life, experiences, Family, food, history, imagination, inspiration, lifestyles, memories, Tonette Joyce, traditions, Uncategorized, youth | 9 Comments

“May I Offer You a Sherry?”

Posted on March 6, 2020 by

“If you could be — even briefly — one of your OWN characters… which character would you be? Why? For how long?” That’s easy. The women in my free-style poems are in sad situations, or at least, bittersweet ones. One … Continue reading →

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