When it comes to my favorite classics, Ben-Hur may have more depth, but The Scarlet Pimpernel has more intrigue. Published in novel form in 1905 by Baroness Emmuska Orczy, after two years of success as a play, The Scarlet Pimpernel tells the story of what happens when “the cleverest woman in Europe” marries “the biggest … Continue reading Book Review: The Scarlet Pimpernel by Baroness Orczy
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Book Review: The House on Foster Hill by Jaime Jo Wright
And I thought The Souls of Lost Lake was good. Jaime Jo Wright’s The House on Foster Hill—her debut novel, actually—was just as good, if not a little better. I loved it for some of the same reasons, and for some reasons unique to this story. Beethoven piano music in the middle of the night. … Continue reading Book Review: The House on Foster Hill by Jaime Jo Wright
Book Review: The Souls of Lost Lake by Jaime Jo Wright
As much as I love reading fiction to escape, I want to escape into fiction that feels real. Few fiction authors offer a more realistic escape than award-winning author Jaime Jo Wright. The first book of hers I read, I actually listened to: The Souls of Lost Lake, early last year. A close friend had … Continue reading Book Review: The Souls of Lost Lake by Jaime Jo Wright
Book Review: Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ by Lew Wallace
The question I asked when I first finished Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ was, Where has this book been all my life? I can’t believe it took me until my late twenties to read this famous literary classic by Lew Wallace. My earliest exposure to the story was in elementary school when my homeschooling … Continue reading Book Review: Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ by Lew Wallace
Book Review: The Soul Mark by J. J. Fischer (Soul Mark Duology #1)
I can't wait to tell you about J. J. Fischer's newest book, just released in May! If you’re a fan of Pirates of the Caribbean, Laura Frantz, or C. S. Lewis (or all three), The Soul Mark is right up your alley with its Colonial-era swashbuckling, sweet (and clean) romance, and rich, Christian allegory. I … Continue reading Book Review: The Soul Mark by J. J. Fischer (Soul Mark Duology #1)
Book Review: Calor by J. J. Fischer (The Nightingale Trilogy #1)
Happy book birthday, J. J. Fischer! Today is the release of her third book and the first installment of The Nightingale Trilogy, Calor. I absolutely loved reading this book and can't wait to share this review! Fairytale retellings are cool and all, but nothing is cooler (literally) than a fairytale retelling mashed with Greek myth … Continue reading Book Review: Calor by J. J. Fischer (The Nightingale Trilogy #1)
Book Review: Murder in Old Bombay by Nev March
In 1892, Bombay is the center of British India. Nearby, Captain Jim Agnihotri lies in Poona military hospital recovering from a skirmish on the wild northern frontier, with little to do but re-read the tales of his idol, Sherlock Holmes, and browse the daily papers. The case that catches Captain Jim's attention is being called … Continue reading Book Review: Murder in Old Bombay by Nev March
Project Update: KJ Book 1
It's been over a year since I wrote my "Meet the Project: KJ Book 1" post introducing you (vaguely) to my WIP, code name KJ. No, I don't have publication on the horizon yet, but a lot has happened in the past year, and I thought you might like to check in and see where … Continue reading Project Update: KJ Book 1
5 Advantages of Co-Writing a Novel
The Friendship We started emailing in 2011. It was her aunt, my Jedi Master and writing mentor, who suggested that we connect. Elizabeth and I were the same age, both loved writing, and, as we found very quickly, shared a lot of interests. (It took only two emails for us to start fangirling over Christopher … Continue reading 5 Advantages of Co-Writing a Novel
Book Review: Methuselah Project S.O.S. by Rick Barry
Now a captain in the Air Force, Roger Greene loves spending his days in the cockpit while helping with a top-secret military project. So when the CIA asks him to leave this perfect life for a temporary government mission against the Heritage Organization, he turns the offer down—until he hears a name from his past. … Continue reading Book Review: Methuselah Project S.O.S. by Rick Barry
Melissa J. Troutman 