Hello everyone.
No, I haven't died, though it does kind of feel like it. You haven't seen a book review post from me in some time because I took a long break from reading. I haven't read any new indie books in months, in fact.
Until now. This month I am trying to play catch-up and get through books that have been on my actual shelves or in my Kindle library for far too long. I have read two indie books so far, and hope to get through at least three more before the month is up.
I can do this!
Meanwhile, holidays are coming and if you need a warm read on a cold night, I have a few suggestions.
If you are looking for something a little dirty, try A Naughty New Year's Eve by yours truly. Hot sex between two vampires will be sure to melt the ice outside your window. Purchase links are in the sidebar.
If you are looking for something more wholesome for your holiday season, try Winter Wishes of the Heart by my alter ego, Ashley Uzzell. These four short stories are all kinds of sweet. Available November 30th, here are the pre-order links:
Amazon, Books2Read (includes B&N, iTunes, Kobo, etc.), and don't forget Goodreads.
Both books are only 99¢. Okay, now that I am done with my shameless self-promotions (If I don't do it, who will?) I can say Happy Thanksgiving, friends.
And as always, happy reading!
I read a lot of books last month, but unfortunately for you, my fellow indie book lover, most of them were comics, manga, or mainstream. I do have a couple indies to share with you so hold on to your seats!
In the Presence of Knowing
by Valarie Savage Kinney
Rating: 5 Stars
Review:
After
reading the ARC for this, I have to be completely honest: I thoroughly
enjoyed this book! The story was compelling and fun. The characters felt
three dimensional with worries, fears, and flaws along with the parts
that were easy to love and relate to.
I can't wait for the next book in the series to find out more about Knowing.
Echoes of Winter
by Various Authors
Rating: 5 Stars
Review:
A
great collection of varying short stories revolving around the
holidays. Every story was a fun read that kept me entranced. I honestly couldn't pick a favorite because each story elicited different reactions from me and left me thinking about the characters for a few days. Can't wait
to read more by these authors.
I hope to read more amazing stories next month so stay tuned for more of my reviews and recommendations in the indie book world.
Guess what everyone?
As an extra special surprise for my readers, I have published a short story for the Some By Day, Some By Night series. Already available for purchase, this sexy gem is here just in time for the holidays.
Here is the blurb for A Naughty New Year's Eve:
When asked by her nerdy friend Morgan if she would mind accompanying
her to an old cabin in the woods to pack up some things, Marla is happy
to oblige.
It isn't like New Year's Eve is a special occasion for a vampire. Why would it be when they have seen so many pass by?
Marla and Morgan have been close friends for years. They have always
enjoyed each other's company but now Marla is ready to take their
relationship to the next level.
Is Morgan willing to have a naughty New Year's Eve?
Come take a trip to a secluded cabin in the woods and get cozy with this new addition to a hot vampire series!
Available on Amazon! For more information visit my website.
Yesterday one of my kids came home with her bag of plastic eggs from her Easter party at school. As we're sitting at the kitchen table removing the candy from inside each egg, I notice something.
"Hey, why do all your eggs have the number 19 on them?"
The quick response was "Everyone had a number and you could only find eggs of that number."
"So everyone had a number that only they could find?"
"Yes."
At which point I snapped my mouth shut and seethed quietly to myself. Every kid gets a number which means every kid finds the same amount of eggs. No running around searching for as many as you can as fast as you can. Because that means some kids will get less than others. Egg hunts can't be games anymore because there are always winners and losers in games. And we can't have anyone getting upset if they lose. There are no losers.
This idea was brought to you by the people who took competition out of sporting events, marathon runs, field day at school, etc. Everyone gets a ribbon/trophy/medal! Everyone's a winner!
So, if you aren't good at sports, it doesn't matter, you still win! You can actually just give up halfway through and that's okay because you'll still get your prize! You can tell your coach off, flip the other team the bird and sit on the bench but as long as you are wearing that jersey, you get a trophy!
We're all about preparing our kids for the real world these days. In the real world, you can make perfect grades in school as long as you just show up. People shouldn't get better grades than others because they worked harder, no, that might upset someone.
You can get into any college you want because those grades didn't matter anyway, you applied just like the next guy so you should get in!
You have no skills for a certain job but you want it anyway? Go apply, you'll get it! They won't risk upsetting you by telling you no.
Looking forward to that promotion/raise at your job? Just do the same amount of work as everyone else and you're sure to get it! Heck, do less, you'll still be a winner!
Everyone is a winner in life. You don't have to work hard to earn your prize. Just show up. Actually, if you don't want to show up, that's okay, we'll mail your ribbon to you.
We wouldn't want you getting upset.
