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Book Club

#iwsgbookclub Jan. 2022 Poll & What I #read in Dec.

Please join the IWSG Book Club today on Goodreads for a short general poll. Aside from spotlighting two IWSG member books each month, we also want to engage in bookish whimsy and encourage others to have a healthy reading lifestyle. You don’t have to be reading or have read the 2 current featured books to be able to participate in this poll, so please, join in the festivities. Click the image below to see our fun poll. This month the topic is about setting goals and doing challenges.

Jan. ’22 General Poll

In December 2021, I read 3 books, but one was an unpublished ARC that I can’t talk about yet. Other than that, it was my two IWSG book club reads: a YA science fiction and a YA paranormal. Check it out.

2022 Reading Challenge

2022 Reading Challenge
Toi has
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 Below you’ll find my star ratings and review blurbs for each title I completed in the indicated month. If you have not signed up for my newsletter, please consider doing so. That’s where I post an overview of what I’ve been reading, watching, and writing quarterly, well as talk about my love of reading while offering tips for having a healthy reading lifestyle. You can also click the Goodreads links to see the thorough reviews. At the bottom of this post, you’ll also be able to watch a video of my monthly reviews, if that’s more your style.

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5.0 – Great spin on the vampire trope.

 

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4.0 – Fun enemies to friends story.

 

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You can watch my December ’21 books reviews here.

Click below to watch my 2021 Goodreads Challenge Update. I read 55 of 50 titles.

So, did you read any good books in Dec./2021 or did you try any of the IWSG Book Club Books?

What did you think of the ones I read?

Any recommendations?

Thank you for taking the time to read this post. If you like it let me know and share it with others. See you next time, Toi Thomas. #thetoiboxofwords #blacklivesmatter

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IWSG

#IWSG March 2019: Can I write a bad guy POV?

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

Hold on tight ‘cause I have a lot to cover today.

Optional Monthly Question: Whose perspective do you like to write from best, the hero (protagonist) or the villain (antagonist)? And why?

I have never tried to write from the villain’s point of view, but I’d so love to. I like writing a good villain, so this seems like a great challenge for me. Hey, WEP, (hint hint wink wink) I think I have an idea…

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February’s IWSG Newsletter member spotlight was C.G. Coppola. Be sure to stop by and check her out, if you have a chance.

IWSG BOOK CLUB NEWS:

Check out our latest Poll and give your two cents about which platform is the best to experience your favorite books and stories.

Join us here March 20th for our discussion on setting featuring Rebecca by Daphne Du Maurier.

If you somehow missed the WEP-IWSG challenge for February, click the image above to see my entry and check out any others you’d like.

Author Features

In February, I had a chance to feature a few more authors. Check out my video interview with the author, Jennifer Irvig. Just this Monday, I had a lovely interview with, steampunk author, Phoebe Darqueling.

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Now, on to the personal updates.

I’ve taken on way too much and need to decide which things to lay off of a bit, but that’s easier said than done. At this point, I have not become overwhelmed or anything like that, but I can sense things building up. I have so much I want to do and there’s no set deadline for any of it. That’s the beauty of being an indie. I can do things in my own time.

Sometime this weekend I hope to record my February update on YouTube but for today, I’ve posted a few book reviews over at my Lit Carnivale blog (I’m still several book reviews behind, but I’m catching up a little each day.)

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Which perspective do you prefer?
Read any good books lately?
Any good news to share? I’d love to celebrate with you?

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After hanging out with Alex, be sure to stop by and visit this month’s co-hosts:
Fundy Blue,
Beverly Stowe McClure,
Erika Beebe, and
Lisa Buie-Collard!

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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 #47).

Thank you for taking the time to read this post. If you like it let me know and share it with others. See you next time, Toi Thomas. #thetoiboxofwords

Update 3-10-19; I’ve been offline a few days, unexpectedly, but will be making my rounds in the next few days.

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My Geekdom

My Geekdom 22: Maleficent


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I was in awe of Maleficent long before Angelina Jolie played the role, for which I think she did a great job. I always thought there was something special about her, but mostly I loved the fact that she was so evil and powerful. She was the kind of villain I wanted to create for one of my stories, and I believe I just might have.

When I saw Disney’s Sleeping Beauty as a child, I remember thinking that if that king hadn’t been so stupid as not to invite her, none of the curses and enchantments would have been necessary. For me, if I knew I had a crazy scary neighbor with known anger issues and I was planning a neighborhood party, I’d be a fool not to invite him. Now, I might take precautions to ensure the safety of others around me should things go wrong, but I wouldn’t ignore the guy. You know what they say, keep your enemies close…Now, I’m rambling.

Maleficent is a dynamic character that I’ll always love to hate or maybe just love, if Hollywood keeps up with the new Jolie take on this character.

Thank you for taking the time to read this post. If you like it let me know and share it with others. See you next time, Toi Thomas. #thetoiboxofwords