Hi book lovers! It's been a while since my last author chat, so I'm really excited to have my friend and thriller writer Samantha M. Bailey on the blog today to tell us more about her latest book, A FRIEND IN THE DARK! It's hard to believe we've been pals sharing this writing journey for... Continue Reading →
Politics and the Pen Recap!
Author life is many things--engrossing when you're in the throes of a new WIP, validating when you connect with readers who just get your work, frustrating when you're feeling creatively blocked, lonely when you see everyone and their cat getting book deals (except you), nerve-racking when you're on submission or waiting on feedback from your... Continue Reading →
Books by Women of Colour
I'm so thrilled to have Secret Lives of Mothers & Daughters in this BookTrib listicle featuring fellow women authors of colour. Check out the link for TBR inspiration! https://booktrib.com/2024/02/28/8-essential-pieces-of-womens-fiction-from-authors-of-color/#b5
Author Chat with Amina Akhtar
Hey book peeps!I have a fantastic author chat for you today! The wonderful and talented Amina Akhtar is here to talk about her upcoming release (out officially February 1st 🍾) ALMOST SURELY DEAD, a Mindy's Book Studio selection! 🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽I was fortunate enough to read an ARC of this fantastic mystery thriller, and let me tell... Continue Reading →
Author Chat with Kelly S. Thompson
Hey book friends! It's my great pleasure to host talented memoirist, Kelly S. Thompson, on the blog today. I've been a fangirl of Kelly's since reading her debut memoir, Girls Need Not Apply. She's joining us today to chat about her sophomore offering, Still, I Cannot Save You, a book that now lives on my... Continue Reading →
Suspense Recs!
Hi book peeps! What's summer without a good suspense novel tucked in your beach tote? Truth be told, I've been on a bit of a suspense kick lately. Here are some recent faves! Have you read them? Thoughts? I always appreciate a good rec! Happy reading!! -A 📚😍🤟
Author Chat with Rebecca Taylor
Hi book peeps! I have another special treat for you today! I'm thrilled to have Rebecca Taylor on the blog talking about her latest release, as well as her take on traditional and self-publishing. There's so much honesty and invaluable insights here, I really appreciate Rebecca for being so candid. We first met as #2020debuts... Continue Reading →
IWD 2023 – I Read Women
Sending love and gratitude to my wonderful publisher Inanna Publications (https://www.inanna.ca/) for championing women's voices and stories for over four decades. 🎉♀️👏I fondly remember working with former Editor-in-Chief, Luciana Ricciutelli, who sadly passed away in 2020. Her approach was collaborative, respectful, insightful, and remains my best editorial experience to date.I hope you'll support this tireless... Continue Reading →
Author Chat with Kate Lansing!
Hi book friends! I'm absolutely thrilled to have my writer sister in the trenches and prolific cozy mystery author, Kate Lansing, visit the blog today! We first got to know each other way back in 2019 through the #2020debuts group and quickly bonded over our love of running, kitties, and the fantastic adaptation of His... Continue Reading →
Family Literacy Day!
Happy Family Literacy Day! As an author mom, there's almost nothing better than reading with my daughter and watching her develop a love for stories. Recently, I've spied her grabbing books from the shelf and flipping through them on her own. She's also started that wondrous imaginative play phase of toddlerhood, babbling with her stuffies... Continue Reading →