Penned Perspective

So 2020 was going to be the best year ever, and then... COVID-19. I was having a fantastic year and planning to catch everyone up on the incredible finds I'd fallen into, and then suddenly, the world went crazy. My whole world changed overnight, and my time was filled with homeschooling, remote working,...

The Minis are back too, and so am I sooner than I thought. This week I'm already ahead of my Goodreads goal and couldn't wait to check in with you about the group I've just finished. Also, it might be a while until I have my life back in order.The Line Up: Betrothed to the Dragon by Kara LockharteBeautifully Brutal...

Last year, I read a total of 119 books… I know it seems impossible but I did it. For the first time in a while, I spent some time on self-care, despite having an incredibly busy schedule, and I realized that my love of reading keeps me sane. I didn’t have much time for writing but for 2020, I will change this....

As part of my latest reading binge, I stumbled upon a real gem, Variant Lost by Kaydence Snow. Kudos to whoever does her targeted advertising on Facebook because honestly, that’s where I saw it. It’s a mix of something I haven't read much of lately: romance, suspense, and action and I have to admit I’m impressed. The...

Finally, after many recommendations and my husband’s insistence that I watch the tv show, I finally cracked open the Discovery of Witches by Deborah Harkness.  I admit I was reluctant because most of the time books don’t measure up to the hype, but I spent five days reading this and I can say with all certainty...