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2024 Reading Goals
Do you have any reading goals? I used to not bother setting reading goals or the like, but as I've been reading more and more, I found it...
Dan
Dec 22, 20232 min read
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Top Books Read in 2023
Recently, I participated in Shepherd's favorite three reads in 2023. Here they are: Scythe by Neil Shusterman Emperor of Thorns by Mark...
Dan
Nov 30, 20232 min read
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Books I'm Thankful for
It's the thankful time of year, a time filled with family and friends, and feasting. I want to share some books I'm thankful to have...
Dan
Nov 22, 20233 min read
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Review of sci-fi The Levitation Game: A whimsical & mysterious journey
Today on the blog, I review The Levitation Game by Sharon Wagner. The author requested a review of her book through my website and...
Dan
Nov 9, 20231 min read
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Review of #NewRelease Runedance
Beth Hudson, known as TFiredrake on Twitter/X, provided me an ARC of Runedance in exchange for a review. Magic, gods, music, and intrigue...
Dan
Oct 19, 20231 min read
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Spooky October Reads
It's October, and that means Halloween. Are you looking for some reads that will give you thrills and chills? Then check out the novels...
Dan
Oct 12, 20233 min read
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Beyond Squid Game - More Korean Sci-fi
Lately, there are scads of solid science-fiction/dystopian shows coming out of Asia on Netflix. The first show that caught my attention...
Dan
Sep 22, 20233 min read
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I'll have a trope with that…
I have taken Bryan Cohen's free course on Amazon ads on several occasions. I'm far from a master at running ads, but his free courses are...
Dan
Aug 31, 20232 min read
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Is it Friday the 13th yet? Book Review of Witch Every Way You Go
Recently, I came across a shorter work by one of my favorite small press/indie authors Robert Herold. I have read and reviewed The Eidola...
Dan
Aug 24, 20232 min read
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Book Review: The Shadow Spinner by Eric Kao
Today on the blog, I have a review of The Shadow Spinner by indie author Eric Kao. The author messaged me through my site's contact form...
Dan
Aug 3, 20231 min read
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Sci-fi & Fantasy Must Reads Update
It's only July, and I have finished my must-read list of sci-fi and fantasy novels for 2023. I need to create a list for the second half...
Dan
Jul 13, 20233 min read
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YA Speculative Series for the Summer
Are you or someone you know a voracious YA fantasy or sci-fi reader? Perhaps both? Then I have recommendations for completed YA...
Dan
Jun 22, 20233 min read
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Writing Workshop with Allen Eskens
Recently, my writing group did a workshop with mystery author Allen Eskens. His talk was incredibly informative and inspired me to read...
Dan
Jun 15, 20232 min read
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Fantasy & Sci-fi Must Reads for 2023 update
2023 continues to be an excellent year for science fiction and fantasy reading. I want to update you on my "Must Read List for 2023". Are...
Dan
May 18, 20233 min read
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The Joys of Reading on a Kindle
Until recently, I never seriously considered using an e-reader of any sort. When editing my writing, I'd print off chapter after chapter...
Dan
May 4, 20232 min read
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YA Spring Reads
Spring has arrived! That means spring break is here (or will be shortly), and summer is just around the corner. Do you have a voracious...
Dan
Apr 1, 20232 min read
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More Books that Surprised Me
To date, 2023 has been a bumper year for reading. Already I have experienced three books that have surprised me, all in a good way. One...
Dan
Mar 16, 20233 min read
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Must Reads for 2023
I read and listen to scads of books, mostly science fiction and fantasy but not exclusively. I have returned to some authors time and...
Dan
Feb 23, 20233 min read
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#NewRelease The Disappearing Names by Avis M. Adams
Today on the blog I review the YA paranormal adventure The Disappearing Names by Pacific Northwest author Avis Adams. The author sent me...
Dan
Feb 15, 20232 min read
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#BookReview Death by Pins & Needles
I recently had a good fortune to read an ARC of Death by Pins & Needles by Susie Black. You can peruse my review of her previous novel...
Dan
Feb 8, 20232 min read
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