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#Review : Writing Affirmations #writing #book

Title: Writing Affirmations: A Collection of Positive Messages to Inspire Writers
Series: NA
Author: Rob Bignell
Genre: How-to, Inspirational
Pages: 122
Reading Level: Adult
Content: G

I’m not here to jump on a bandwagon, but for someone who struggles to read, what I consider “self-help”, I was amazed at how much I enjoyed this book and actually learned from it.

My original intent with this book was to read it as quickly as possible and focus on any positive points I could find so I could write a decent review when the time came. Fortunately for me, life got in the way of my plans and I had to take time to read pages of this book here and there, whenever I could squeeze it in. In doing so, I believe I tricked myself into seeing the true value of this book.

Yes, the book is motivational and helps wannabe writers gain confidence and encouragement, but it is also practical. Finding practical advice and examples to apply within my own path to publication was more than I could have asked for. I think it’s great that the book is broken down into weeks giving a new writer a chance ease into the role of author, but I think it’s versatile enough to be adapted to any schedule or writing plan.

I personally have started to use some of the exercises on projects I started, but never finished. I’m skipping around and using it as a reference. However, it’s still nice to know that should I need motivation, this book can help me get or find motivation.

I recommend this book to anyone wanting to write, whether for pleasure or a career. It’s a great desk top companion or nightstand accessory.

Disclaimer: I received a digital arc of this book in exchange for an honest review and later purchased a copy of my own.

I give this book a 5.

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#Review : The Campus Killer #crime #book

Title: The Campus Killer
Series: Detective Ali Ryan Series Book 1
Author: Andrew Hess
Genre: Detective, Crime Thriller
Pages: 359
Reading Level: Adult
Content: R (intense violence, mature subject matter, alcohol use)

I admit that I haven’t read a lot of crime thriller, but if they were all like this one, I think I’d read more. The Campus Killer pulls you in right from the start.

The story follows a hotshot female detective named Ali Ryan as she tries to convince everyone that a recent string of suicides is actually the work of a serial killer. Besides the case offering the reader tons of mystery and action, Ali also tries to have a life, which only makes her feel more real.

The story alternates points of view, between Ali and the killer, but we also get a chance to get into the mind of some of the other characters through the narrator who’s tapping us into the killer. It’s an interesting way to see multiple viewpoints of the story coming together. When I first realized that the pov changed I was concerned about being confused, but I wasn’t in the slightest.

My issue with some crime stories I’ve read is that I rarely like the hero, but I liked Ali and I really liked her sister. It was odd for me not to root for the bad guy, but this killer was so whiny that I couldn’t stand him, which only made me like the story more. You know how it goes; characters you love to hate.

The main reason I didn’t give this book a five was because of pacing and the ending. The pacing seemed to speed up and slow down, which isn’t bad, but I felt that it lacked a rhythm that would have it flow better. Of course, that could simply be one of my personal odd quirks. Honestly, the book is not hard to read at all.

As for the ending, it isn’t bad either. It’s quite good actually. It’s just not the ending I wanted. Some people want Cinderella to marry the prince and I want her to inherit her own kingdom. So the author and I didn’t have the same ideas for the ending; no big deal.

This is a really good adult “curl up next to a fire and sip something warm” read.

Disclaimer: I received a beta copy of this book for an honest critique and then later purchased the final product.

I’d like to give this book a 4 ½, but am sticking with a solid 4.

This review has been posted to GoodReads. If you’d like to obtain a copy of this book, try this link.

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Full Moon Virtual Book Tours

VBT sneak peek + win a signed ARC #itslikethefullmoon #giveaway

The virtual book tour for It’s Like the Full Moon will be kicking off soon and I am so excited. In fact, I’m so excited that today I’m offering a sneak peek at some of the offerings the tour will feature.

First up, you’ll have a chance to vote for the cover you like. Voting will be on November 2-6 (you can vote now) when you can enter to win a prize, so here are the choices listed now:
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Then you’ll have a chance to play a game and determine who you’d be in a love triangle based on my book. The game will be on December 14-18 when you’ll be able to enter to win prizes.

After that, I’ll be sharing my dream playlist for the book broken down by chapter. The A-side list is live now if you care to go looking for it on my You Tube channel, but you’ll have to follow along on January 18-22 to learn about the B-side and enter for a chance to win prizes.

Then I’ll hopefully end it all with a big bang and letter of sincere gratitude for all who helped spread the word on the day of my Blast and release party, February 1, just in time for Valentine’s Day shopping. 😉

Can’t wait for the fun to begin … Go ahead and enter my Goodreads giveaway for a chance at a rare signed ARC.
Only 5 print in existence and 5 “signed and personalised” ecopies available (but those are reserved for the VBT).

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It's Like the Full Moon by Glorie Townson

It’s Like the Full Moon

by Glorie Townson

Giveaway ends October 15, 2015.

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