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Blog posts for readers & writers

My review of Protected by Paula Peckham

May 31, 2022 cheryl

My monthly newsletter book reviews can be found on my Reviews of what I’m Reading page. But as I read more than one book…

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Posted in: Book reviews, For the readers among us Filed under: Christian literature, historical fiction, Mexico, romance, Texas

My review of Labours of Stone by EM Harding

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My monthly newsletter book reviews can be found on my Reviews of what I’m Reading page. But as I read more than one book…

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Posted in: Book reviews, For the readers among us Filed under: gay romance, mythology, queer romance, romance, urban fantasy

My review of The Visitor, C D’Angelo

May 24, 2022 cheryl

My monthly newsletter book reviews can be found on my Reviews of what I’m Reading page. But as I read more than one book…

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Posted in: Book reviews, For the readers among us Filed under: historical, Italian recipes, New Orleans, Sicily, women's fiction

Notebook Mysteries-Emma Kimberly Mullins

May 17, 2022 cheryl

My monthly newsletter book reviews can be found on my Reviews of what I’m Reading page. But as I read more than one book…

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Posted in: Book reviews, For the readers among us Filed under: mystery, young adult

Resist the urge to explain: four ‘explanations’

May 4, 2022 cheryl

‘Resist the urge to explain’ is a mantra drummed into us writers. Okay, another rule – but what does it…

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Posted in: Writing tips Filed under: backstory, character emotions, characterisation in novels, editing, imformation dumps in writing, show not tell, story endings

My review of The Stars Will Guide Us Back, Rue Sparks

May 3, 2022 cheryl

My monthly newsletter book reviews can be found on my Reviews of what I’m Reading page. But as I read more than one book…

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Posted in: Book reviews, For the readers among us Filed under: LGBTQ, magical realism, short stories, speculative fiction

My review of Tropical Kiss by R S Jonesee

April 26, 2022 cheryl

My monthly newsletter book reviews can be found on my Reviews of what I’m Reading page. But as I read more than one book…

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Posted in: Book reviews, For the readers among us Filed under: #romcom, romance

My review of C D Angelo’s The Difference

April 19, 2022 cheryl

My monthly newsletter book reviews can be found on my Reviews of what I’m Reading page. But as I read more than one book…

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Posted in: Book reviews, For the readers among us Filed under: #friendship, family history, genealogy, genoa, italy, travel, women's fiction

My review of Adam’s Witness by J C Paulson

April 5, 2022 cheryl 1 Comment

My monthly newsletter book reviews can be found on my Reviews of what I’m Reading page. But as I read more than one book…

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Posted in: Book reviews, For the readers among us Filed under: book reviews, mystery, romance, thriller

Characters readers love to spend time with

April 2, 2022 cheryl
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This post first appeared in April 2022 newsletter writer’s corner and updated September 22. For ongoing writing tips, sign up…

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Posted in: Writing tips Filed under: authors, character depth, character emotions, editing, writing characters

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