Watching Glass Shatter, a family drama contemporary fiction novel, was published on October 8th, 2017 to rave reviews and great success. A 15-day blog tour kicked off in early November with the announcement of a sequel being planned for late 2018, but a whole year is a long time toContinue Reading
The Watching Glass Shatter blog book tour kicks off this weekend. In advance of Sunday’s debut, I wanted to share a few key links for everyone participating in this amazing event. It’s going to be an exciting 15 days full of book reviews, interviews, giveaways, polls, special posts and aContinue Reading
My rating: 4 of 5 stars to Ann Patchett‘s Commonwealth. I chose this book because it was about drama and relationships within a complex family, as it seemed similar the last book I had written, and it was written in a way that I hoped would align with my favorite styles:Continue Reading
The Book of Speculation by Erika Swyler My rating: 4 of 5 stars 4 stars to Erika Swyler‘s The Book of Speculation, a beautiful story full of intense imagery and powerful connections among the many characters. With a slight border into the fantasy realm, this tale is well-woven and providesContinue Reading
Hi – Calling all friendlies! I appreciate you checking out this posting. I have completed an initial draft of my first novel tentatively titled “Watching a Glass Shatter” and am in my second round of editing. I am considering looking for a professional editor to review and provide input, butContinue Reading
The Pillars of the Earth by Ken Follett My rating: 3 of 5 stars I read this out of order as once I read “World Without End,” I was so captivated that I had to go back to read this one. It was good, but I much preferred “World WithoutContinue Reading
Flowers in the Attic by V.C. Andrews My rating: 5 of 5 stars 5 stars to V.C. Andrews‘s Flowers in the Attic. This was one of the earliest books I remember reading as a young adult. I was captivated by the relationships which is probably from where my love ofContinue Reading
I’ve been a busy writer the last two weeks and doubled my chapters drafted from 9 to 18. On track to complete draft of the entire book by Halloween. Who’s excited to hear more about the Glass family? For now, check out Chapters 1 & 2 here… -jjcivContinue Reading
Rebecca by Daphne du Maurier My rating: 4 of 5 stars 4 stars to Daphne du Maurier‘s Rebecca. I loved it and may even consider it 4 1/2 stars (but I can’t!). Story The second wife of a wealthy widower (you’ll never know her name) tries to figure out howContinue Reading
Night Over Water by Ken Follett My rating: 5 of 5 stars 5 stars to Ken Follett‘s Night Over Water. Someone else I know was reading this one and thought it was amazing. I decided to give it a chance. It WAS amazing. I couldn’t put it down. All theContinue Reading