Eileen Dandashi
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Category Archives: Literary Fiction
Review: THE WINTER OF THE WITCH by Katherine Arden ~ seep yourself in the winter forests of medieval Russia in this fantasy triology ~ releases January 8, 2019
Title: The Winter of the Witch Winternight Trilogy Book 3 Author: Kathleen Arden Genre: Literary Fiction, Fantasy Pages: 384 Published by: Del Rey Published Date: January 8, 2019 Sold by: Amazon Digital Services LLC ASIN: B077LT812J Winternight Trilogy: The … Continue reading
Audio Review: HAZARD part of the lovely Rockliffe series by Stella Riley in production with Alex Wyndham
Title: Hazard Rockliffe, Book 5 Author: Stella Riley Genre: Historical Romance Story Setting: 1777, England Pages: 348 Sold by: Amazon Digital Services LLC Narrated by: Alex Wyndham Length: 10 hours, 6 minutes Release Date: May 11, 2018 Published by: Stella … Continue reading
Review: WEAVE FOR ME A DREAM BY Kathryn Lynn Davis ~ a story of depth, compassion, sorrow, and hope
Title: Weave for Me a Dream Dream Suite, Book 2 Author: Kathryn Lynn Davis Genre: Literary Fiction, Romance Pages: 551 Published by: Duncurra LLC Publication Date: July 13, 2017 Sold by: Amazon Digital Services LLC ASIN: B073XF3QWJ Publisher’s Summary: … Continue reading
Title: Midnight Marriage: A Georgian Historical Romance Roxton Family Saga book 2 Author: Lucinda Brant Genre: Historical Romance, Georgian Story Setting: England, 1761, 1769 Pages: 326 Published by: Sprigleaf; 2 edition Published Date: March 5, 2011 ASIN: B004QTOHMS … Continue reading
Muse on Novel Development by Jon D. Zimmer
I’ve asked Jon D. Zimmer to join me today to discuss what drives an author to put pen to paper. I’ve always heard a writer should write what he’s familiar with, using his own experiences. Here’s what this author has to say about it. The … Continue reading
Book Review: THE LIE AND THE LADY by Kate Noble — I was totally engaged
My reader, what does a blush mean? Does it mean you are guilty? Embarrassed? In love? Find out what this wonderfully wrought story proposes! Title: The Lie and the Lady Winner Takes All, book 2 Author: Kate Noble Genre: Historical … Continue reading
Review: A MINOR, A NOVEL OF LOVE, MUSIC & MEMORY by Margaret Ann Philbrick
“Leonard Bernstein said, ‘Music is the only art which does not require the censorship of the brain before reaching the heart.’” – A Minor “When a talent can reach into the heart of an individual, whether listener, performer or reader, … Continue reading
Audiobook Review: A classic, THE EFFICIENCY EXPERT by Edgar Rice Burroughs
Not often do I step back into the classics and well I should. They hold the interest of generations through the author’s ability and message conveyed. This one was brought to life for me by narrator Paul Woodson. Title: The … Continue reading
Audiobook Review: RED, the True Reign Series, Book 2
Discover a new author if you don’t already know about Jennifer Lee Davis. I absolutely love this series! Don’t miss out! Title: RED, The True Reign Series, Book 2 Author: Jennifer Anne Davis Genre: Historical Romance, Medieval, Teen & Young Adult … Continue reading
Audiobook Review: A Laudable Production–both author Southard and narrator Gummer–I salute you both!
“Southard has taken the facts about the great author and woven them into a credible, touching, and also entertaining portrait of a life.” -Historical Novel Society “For those of you who are exhausted by the innumerable retellings of Austen’s novels, … Continue reading