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Dialogue-Heavy Books: Engaging, or a writer’s crutch?
Is it possible to have too much dialogue in a book? Let’s talk about why excessive chatter might signal weak storytelling.
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The Four Winds: Depressing and enlightening
This story follows Elsa as famine swallows her life and home, eventually forcing her to make the agonizing choice between staying on the farm (but facing unrelenting dust storms) or going west (but with no certainty of a better life for her and her children).
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On Profanity in Books: Mature or immature?
Some book reviewers leave low ratings because of profanity. But is profanity in literature even a bad thing? Let’s dive in.
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2023 Fall Reading Recommendations
Book recommendations for these different fall vibes: Magical Horror, Gothic and Atmospheric, Whimsical Halloween, Cozy and Witchy, and Historical Fall.
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How to Become a Reader in the Post-COVID Era
Here are six tips for becoming a reader in today’s day and age.
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A Fate Inked in Blood: Action-packed romantasy fun
After Freya is forced to reveal that she has a drop of Goddess’s blood — marking her as the legendary shield maiden — she must fight to unite a nation while learning to control her magic. At the same time, she must resist her attraction to another of the God-blessed. Otherwise, she risks everything she’s…
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Redemption Arcs: Why they’re compelling
The redemption arc is one of the most satisfying plotlines in today’s era. But why? What makes these stories and characters so compelling? Let’s dive in.
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Call the Canaries Home: Not what I expected, but not bad
Three estranged sisters convene at their Meemaw’s house for a weekend, where they must confront their differences as they try to understand the decades-old disappearance of their fourth sister.
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Character Stakes: The real reason we read any story
Every good story has stakes. But what really drives the story are the personal, emotional character stakes. And that’s why I don’t like quest stories.
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Before the Coffee Gets Cold: Worse the more I think about it
In a small café in Tokyo, patrons can travel in time – but they have to return before their coffee gets cold. This book follows four different women who decide to do just that.
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