HAHG Review: Jackie’s Reading Corner

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Back on December 24th, I received an early Christmas present: a 4-star review of Horseshoes and Hand Grenades on book review blog Jackie's Reading Corner. Now, I share it with you. If it encourages you to learn more, please check out more reviews on my Reviews page, or read reviews and order the novel on … Continue reading HAHG Review: Jackie’s Reading Corner

HAHG Blog Tour: Day 2

Day 2 of the Horseshoes and Hand Grenades Blog Tour takes us to Review Tales by Jeyran Main in Canada, which published an article by yours truly about why I delved into the sticky world of #MeToo with this novel; and to Book Briefs here in the U.S., which published an author interview and is … Continue reading HAHG Blog Tour: Day 2

Blog Tour Preview

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Next week marks my virgin foray into the wonderful world of blog tours. Blog what? you might ask. A blog tour, I repeat. What is a Blog Tour? A blog tour is essentially a virtual book tour. In the old days, and in the today days for big-name authors backed by big-name publishing houses, authors … Continue reading Blog Tour Preview

“Horrifying at the Right Moments”

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This reader review of my book Horseshoes and Hand Grenades is from a few weeks ago, but I'm just now finding time to post it. (I've been moving.) I completely respect the reviewer's different take on modern sexuality, and appreciate that the story of Astrid and Shelby resonated with her. Here's her review: Great read … Continue reading “Horrifying at the Right Moments”

A Little Book Problem

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This past Friday night, I enjoyed virtual drinks and convo with Julie of the lovely book review blog, A Little Book Problem. She makes a mean vodka gimlet as well as whatever drink that is in the photo! Check out Julie's Friday Night Drinks post to learn about my go-to hangover cure, the sports detail … Continue reading A Little Book Problem

The Global Community of Book Bloggers

Book review bloggers are doing for authors what YouTube has done for musicians: Making it possible for aspiring unknowns to make it big and become well-known, often well-loved artists. Gone are the days when record house and publishing house executives wielded all the power. Today, the people have much of that power, as the Internet … Continue reading The Global Community of Book Bloggers

HAHG Review: “A timely book for the #MeToo age”

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Authors know that no book appeals to everyone, and that not every reader will enjoy our books. So it's extremely gratifying when a reader "gets it" -- not only enjoying and appreciating the story, but understanding 100% what you were trying to say and why you said it and wrote it the way you did. … Continue reading HAHG Review: “A timely book for the #MeToo age”

#HAHG on Chat About Books

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So grateful to Kerry Parsons for covering Horseshoes and Hand Grenades on her Chat About Books blog, which has been nominated for Best Book Blog in the Annual Bloggers Bash three years running. Kerry published an interview with moi, filled with fun questions like this one: If you wrote an autobiography, what would your title … Continue reading #HAHG on Chat About Books

HAHG Review from Rae’s Reading Lounge

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Many thanks to Rae at Rae's Reading Lounge for reviewing Horseshoes and Hand Grenades on her book blog! Following is an excerpt from her review. You can read her full review here. While you're there, check out her other astute reviews and recommended reading material. She writes: Horseshoes and Hand Grenades tells a story in alternating … Continue reading HAHG Review from Rae’s Reading Lounge