Does the word “research” give you the shivers? Dark memories of term papers or visions of endless numbers and figures? Well, it’s the first Friday of June (already!), and A Drift of Quills is here to show you what research means to fiction writers!
Teaser Tuesday: Hood
Teaser Tuesdays is a weekly bookish meme, hosted by MizB of Books And A Beat. I read Hood: Book 1 of the Raven King, by Stephen R. Lawhead a while back, loved it, and soon had books 2 and 3 added to my shelves—but I never read them! Hubby did. Ever since then, he’s been pestering me to read them. And I wanted to! I just had other commitments to read first. And now I don’t. Yay! It’s been so long since I read the first one that I’ve decided to read it again so that I can enjoy the full, wonderful […]
Cover Candy #6
There’s nothing like looking at some good Cover Candy to get me inspired to read! I have to be careful, or I’ll end up with even more books in my TBR Pile. The ones I’ve chosen this time are wildly different: gritty, whimsical, and classy. They’re all dark-colored (does that make a theme?). I like them for completely different reasons, but I find each of them intriguing. As usual, I can’t vouch for the contents of the books represented below. We’re only here for the eye candy! Cover Stars ACID ~Emma Pass~ Kindle, 386 pages Delacorte Press March 11, 2014 […]
Book Review: Transgression, by R.S. Ingermanson
City of God: Transgression, by R.S. Ingermanson, is a fast-paced, lightly romantic time-travel story set in ancient Jerusalem.
Teaser Tuesday: Transgression (City of God Book 1)
It’s Teaser Tuesday, and I’m reading “Transgression (City of God Book 1)” by R.S. Ingermanson. Time Travel! Suspense!
Teaser Tuesday: Tower of Bones
Teaser Tuesday: Tower of Bones, by Connie J. Jasperson. “Friedr answered the door, wearing a red shirt with red and yellow flowers neatly embroidered…”
A Drift of Quills: Tackling Writing Challenges
This month A DRIFT OF QUILLS is talking about writing challenges we’ve faced, and how we’ve resolved them. And—we’ve got a guest! We’re so pleased to welcome P.S. Broaddus, who has recently released his debut middle-grade fantasy novel.
Meanwhile, Back at the Ranch…
My calendar says a book review is supposed to go in this spot. Oops? I’m reading a book! Actually, I’m reading three… And I’m writing! (True story!)
Chocolate Fix: Chocolate Cake for Two
Tease your taste buds with a tiny, tasty chocolate cake (for two)!
Look-Alike Day!
It’s National Look-Alike Day! Elizabeth Taylor?? I won’t argue!