I have to tell you, I read this review and immediately wanted to buy this book. Becky Doughty always tells things straight-up, and if she says a book is worth reading, it's worth reading, my friends. She's the one who put me on to Susan Meissner's A Sound among the Trees, a book I will probably … [Read more...]
Lazy Days of Summer Book Review–Gwendolyn Gage reviews A HEART DECEIVED by Michelle Griep
I'm just bursting with pride as I introduce both my guest reviewer and the author of our Lazy Summer Read today!Gwendolyn Gage is a faithful follower here at Writing Beyond the Vows, and a great friend as well. I was elated when she semi-finaled in the Genesis contest (Amy Drown, our reviewer last … [Read more...]
Lazy Days of Summer Book Review: Amy Drown reviews FIVE DAYS IN SKYE by Carla Laureano
So excited about this new summer series, which I've decided to call Lazy Days of Summer Book Reviews, because, hey, I am being kinda lazy. You, my dear readers, are reviewing MY to-be-read books and telling me all about them. In the meantime, I'm brainstorming for the next book I'm going to write. … [Read more...]
The Post in which MY To-Be-Read List becomes YOURS…
I have a small pile of books I've been working my way through. I also have some books I want to read very soon. With the help of a brainstorming friend, I've concocted an evil plan for my summer blogging...let me share it with you.Below, I'm going to post my To-Be-Read book list. If you've read one … [Read more...]
Why Read Classics?
Repurpose Classic Book Spines as Bookmarks--Pinterest linkI love classic literature. Love talking about it, pondering it...I can never quite get enough of it. For an excellent post on how reading classics helps your mind, check this link: 10 Ways to Improve Your Mind by Reading Classics. I … [Read more...]
Grounded in the Mountains
My latest novel, an Appalachian mystery, is set in West Virginia. It's not something I ever saw coming. Twenty years ago, I was dead-set on getting out of the mountains' grip for good. I wanted big skies and open spaces. I read Architectural Digest in college and pictured myself, CEO of a huge firm … [Read more...]