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
Death on the Family Tree by Patricia Sprinkle 2 of 5 stars to Patricia Sprinkle‘s Death on the Family Tree, the first in the “Family Tree” mystery series. A warning before you read my review… it may contain a small amount of anger, and the book might be anti-gay. I’mContinue 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 no energy to write a proper blog… because I’ve just completed the first draft of “Watching a Glass Shatter.” 80K+ words. 250+ pages. 30 chapters dedicated to the impact of the death of Benjamin Glass, father to 5 sons and husband to Olivia. Except he left a secret behind. AndContinue 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
Outlander by Diana Gabaldon My rating: 4 of 5 stars In late 2015, I saw a book in Barnes and Noble (Written in my Own Heart’s Blood) by Diana Gabaldon and thought “This sounds amazing.” I picked it up (and it was nearly 1000 pages in harcover) and suddenly realizedContinue Reading
The Nest by Cynthia D’Aprix Sweeney My rating: 3 of 5 stars This novel fits right in with my own choice of writing: family dramas. And it doesn’t disappoint. the family feels very real — a little too much drama / secrets for one family, but then again, it didContinue Reading
A Skeleton in the Family by Leigh Perry My rating: 4 of 5 stars In my scale, a 3 means it was good and I liked the book but not thirsting to read the author’s next release whereas a 4 notes that it was a really good book and I’mContinue Reading