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What I #read in April. ’23 & what I #amreading!

Today the IWSG Book Club launches our May discussion about what we are reading. It doesn’t have to be a book club selection just something you are excited about. Let’s all share what we are reading, and perhaps, we’ll find something to add to our own TBR lists. Click this link to go straight to the discussion. I’m currently reading Brides of Maracoor. I plan to start others but want to finish this first.

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In April 2023, I completed 1 and ½ titles. My goal was 2-3. I had to DNF one title and decided to hold off on a picture book for a while. I am still on track with my Goodreads Challenge.

2023 Reading Challenge

2023 Reading Challenge
Toi has
read 2 books toward
her goal of
36 books.
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 Below you’ll find my star ratings and review tags for each title I completed in the indicated month. You can also click the images to see the thorough reviews. There may even be a video for you to watch below, but I make no promises.

Rating: 5.0 – Review | Amazon | Bookshop

Rating: 2.0 – Review | Amazon

Check out my Goodreads Wrap-Up video or watch my Book Review video below (I elaborate on the public reviews I’ve posted).

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IWSG BOOK CLUB THEME CHALLENGE

#iwsgbookclub

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So tell me, what are you currently reading?
Did you read anything interesting in April?
Are you going to try the May theme challenge?

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IWSG

#IWSG May. 2023- Inspiration is here!

IWSG

Created and hosted by the Ninja himself, Alex J. Cavanaugh, the Insecure Writers Support Group posts the 1st Wednesday of every month. Click here to learn more or sign up.

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Optional Monthly Question: When you are working on a story, what inspires you?

Life inspires me, but sometimes I have to focus and seek inspiration. I will listen to music that evokes particular moods or that helps set a scene. I will people-watch to observe natural reactions and responses. I will look at or attempt to create art that helps me flesh out a character or situation. While I might like to sit back and let the inspiration come to me, sometimes I get tired of waiting and just try something- usually a writing prompt.

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IWSG BOOK CLUB ON GOODREADS

#iwsgbookclub

Member Spotlight

Razor Valentine – Goodreads, Amazon

Craft Book

How to Rock Self-Publishing – Goodreads, Amazon, Bookshop

This a voluntary monthly challenge, just for fun.

Now, on to the personal updates.

I had such a good time at RavenCon16. Check out the video below.

I’ve been writing more than I’m used- not a lot- but enough to make me feel proud. I even submitted a story to an anthology. Even if the story isn’t selected, I’m just proud I was able to submit something.

I haven’t written my April book reviews yet, but my reading was 50% positive and 50% not-so-positive. I’ll be talking more about that next week when I post my reviews, but the Book Club Library challenge turned out to be quite a ride.

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What inspires you when writing?
What do you think of this month’s theme challenge?
It may take some time, but I promise, I will eventually stop by your blog.
My response time has gotten slower but I’m still making my rounds.

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After hanging out with Alex, be sure to stop by and visit this month’s co-hosts:
Joylene Nowell Butler,
Ronel Janse van Vuuren,
Meka James,
Victoria Marie Lees, and
M Louise Barbour!

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Click here to visit other IWSG blogs and sites to receive and share more inspiration and support. (This month, I’m #28).

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#Contentcreator Update & What I #amwriting Apr. ‘23

I had a great time at RavenCon last weekend, (this post is a few days late), and I have a video about it linked below. Also, below you’ll find my WIP update video. I’m really happy with what I’ve done in the month of April.

Content Rolecall:
YouTube – Have U Seen This? – Public
Blog – IWSG monthly blog hop – Public
Patreon – Monthly Update – Public
Blog – What I Read in March… – Public
YouTube – Goodreads Wrap-up – Public
YouTube – Book Reviews – Public
Blog – Check-in post – Public
YouTube – WIP Update – Public (featured above)
YouTube – RavenCon ’16 Wrap-up – Public
Patreon – Collaboration Update – Patrons Only
Blog – Content Update post – Public (This is what you are reading now).
Patreon – Monthly Short Story – Select Patrons Only

Scheduled content:
Since this post is late, there isn’t much left to post for the month of April, but I will be sharing a little something extra next month.

Patreon – How to Write Book Reviews or Not – Select Patrons Only (This is a major update from the video I have posted on YouTube.)

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It’s discussion day (at least it was last Thursday, Hee hee) for the IWSG Book Club. We’re finally gonna get down to business with our quarterly selections. I’m excited to see what people have to say. I personally skipped Fight Like a Girl because I’m taking a break from nonfiction, but I want to read it someday. I enjoyed Spiral of Hooves, though it was a tough read for me, and I look forward to seeing what others thought.

Member Spotlight

Spiral of Hooves- Goodreads Discussion, Amazon

Craft Book

Fight Like A Girl- Goodreads Discussion, Amazon, Bookshop

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