Crash Planet is Published!

A Lost Princess . . . An Escaped Convict . . . and an Alien Beast will Collide . . . After 2 full years of writing, revising, designing, and pre-marketing, Crash Planet has finally been published. I’m so thrilled to release my story into the world. It can now be purchased on Amazon.com and Kobo.com. In the next fewContinue reading “Crash Planet is Published!”

Too Many Conversations

As I’ve stated before, I’ve read and reviewed more than 200 fiction books in 8 years, mostly for new and unknown authors. Through that experience, I’ve been blessed to discover many incredible books that are now some of my favorites. Along the way, though, I’ve also noticed several not-so-great writing problems that pop up timeContinue reading “Too Many Conversations”

Sneak Peek From My New Novel

Today I’m giving you a sneak peek at an exciting scene from my new book, Crash Planet. The completed book is not scheduled to be released until this summer but I’m so excited about it, I just had to share a small part of it with you. I chose this scene because it gives a briefContinue reading “Sneak Peek From My New Novel”

Stay In The Moment

Introduction The writing advice I’m giving today is more of a pet peeve of mine than a hard rule. What I’m going to talk about is mentioned in most books about writing, and I believe it kind of relates to one of the main rules for writers, “show don’t tell.” But, I think it bothersContinue reading “Stay In The Moment”

My Next Novel – Crash Planet

My Writing Goals for 2024 I’ve set 3 goals for my writing career in 2024. Keep in mind I am still writing in my spare time. There are plenty of writers out there who can crank out 3 or 4 or 10 books each year, but that’s not me. I hope that someday I willContinue reading “My Next Novel – Crash Planet”

Starlite – Book Review

Starlite, by Jonathan Latt, is a space opera science fiction novel with a healthy dose of humor. The tone is closer to Guardians of the Galaxy than Star Wars. The story centers around Bevil Cyrex, a young man from a good family who spends more time flying through space in his beloved spaceship than stayingContinue reading “Starlite – Book Review”

Standard Candles – Book Review

Standard Candles by Rachel Lulich is a fantastic conclusion to a great series. Ms. Lulich has succeeded in bringing her readers an intelligent, suspenseful, entertaining science fiction series. I won’t spoil the ending but I will say it brought me to tears. I’m not telling if they were happy or sad tears. You’ll have toContinue reading “Standard Candles – Book Review”

Lost Bits – Book Review

Lost Bits by Kerry Nietz is a science fiction story about a robot named 404 who wakes up in a junkyard after many years of being disabled. He sets out on a journey to find the people and things in his past that once gave him purpose. Along the way he meets up with aContinue reading “Lost Bits – Book Review”

My Top 6 Books of 2021

It’s time for my annual list of my favorite books from the past year. My total number of books read and reviewed during 2021 is slightly lower than past years. In 2021 I only made it through 22 fiction books. What can I say. It’s been a busy year. However, 22 books read and reviewedContinue reading “My Top 6 Books of 2021”

Vicarious – Book Review

Vicarious by Rhett C. Bruno is a science fiction fantasy about the future of popular entertainment and how it affects two very different people. Mission is the name of a young woman who has spent her entire life on board a space vessel that carries the last surviving humans through space on their way toContinue reading “Vicarious – Book Review”