Hi Everybody, I was back at the Rose City Romance Conference this past weekend in Windsor, Ontario, Canada, and it was fantastic! It went on from Friday, April 10 to Sunday, April 12. I was only able to go on the Sunday due to work, but there was plenty to do. All of the photosContinue reading “Literary Travel – Rose City Romance Conference 2026”
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Literary Travel – Rose City Romance Conference 2025
Hi Everybody, Back in June, my husband and I stumbled upon the Rose City Romance Conference on a day trip to Windsor, Canada. See, I told you that I wasn’t done with Canada yet. We had a blast checking out indie authors and vendors at the event. On top of that, it was their firstContinue reading “Literary Travel – Rose City Romance Conference 2025”
The Fifth Season Book Review
I recently found out that there’s a genre called science-fantasy. Yes, I may sound like I was born yesterday, but I never knew about it before. As the name suggests, it blends elements of both genres. Books of this nature usually incorporate fantasy elements in a science fiction context. They have worlds that appear likeContinue reading “The Fifth Season Book Review”
Sunflower Sisters Book Review
A book series has a hard job of keeping up a story’s momentum while expanding what it can do. Some have been successful like Harry Potter, while others start to feel formulaic as it progresses. Even if the series begins to feel bland, there could still be interesting aspects that make readers keep going. CaseContinue reading “Sunflower Sisters Book Review”
The Sooner I Go Book Review
Full disclosure: I was given an ARC of this book from SparkPoint Studio in exchange for an honest review. Content warning: this review discusses mental health. Colleen Hoover is one of the most popular authors in the last five years. Readers have devoured her new adult books involving romances between troubled people, and two ofContinue reading “The Sooner I Go Book Review”
This Body’s Not Big Enough for Both of Us Book Review
When I was listening to the Fictional Hangover Podcast last year, the hosts gave me a shoutout to entice me to read This Body’s Not Big Enough for Both of Us by Edgar Cantero – the book they were talking about. I was on cloud nine. I couldn’t have been happier to hear them talkContinue reading “This Body’s Not Big Enough for Both of Us Book Review”
The Secret Courtesan Book Review
Full disclosure: I was given an ARC of this book from SparkPoint Studio in exchange for an honest review. I’ve mentioned on this website before that I love historical fiction. I especially enjoy ones that bring overlooked women to life like Saving Vincent by Joan Fernandez. I also adore ones that have a dual timeline,Continue reading “The Secret Courtesan Book Review”
Anneke Jans in the New World Book Review
Full disclosure: I was given an ARC of this book from SparkPoint Studio in exchange for an honest review. During the daytime, I’m an archivist. I help people find research material for their projects, especially about their ancestors. There are some people who have discovered so much about their families that they have written genealogyContinue reading “Anneke Jans in the New World Book Review”
Top 3 Best and Worst Books* of 2025
Hi Everybody!! Today is the last Monday of the year! You know what that means? It’s the 6th annual year-end countdown of books* I reviewed in 2025! *This also includes movies. For those who don’t know. I’ll pick 6 titles for this list – 3 for the best and 3 for the worst! Now, IContinue reading “Top 3 Best and Worst Books* of 2025”
Interview with VoyageMichigan Magazine Part 2
Hi Everybody, I wanted to let you all know that I was interviewed for VoyageMichigan Magazine recently for a second time! For those who don’t know, they focus on promoting small businesses, independent artists and entrepreneurs, and local institutions in Michigan. It was an amazing experience sharing my personal story along with what I thinkContinue reading “Interview with VoyageMichigan Magazine Part 2”
Book Reviews by a Chick Who Reads Everything 