Review: Edgar Allan Poe Speakeasy
Check out my review of my night with the Edgar Allan Poe Speakeasy. I had such a good time and even got a little tipsy.
The Scandal of an Illustrated Cover
The latest gripe against romance novelists is the use of illustrated covers, which could be a lure to children that read chapter books. Check out my thoughts on the topic.
Anti - “Separating the Art from the Artist”
Is “separating the art from the artist” actually a good thing? Take a trip with me while I wrestle with my convictions.
Book review on “The Southern Book Club's Guide to Slaying Vampires
So…I read this book. I will admit that the title and the cover ensnared me, but something else kept me reading. Hopefully, we can figure out what it was together.
My Experience at Virtuous Con 2024
I’m very excited to share my first experience attending Virtuous Con. I am already ready for the next event!!
Babel: Or the Necessity of Violence: An Arcane History of the Oxford Translators' Revolution - Book Review
Finally a review of a book I have been wanting to talk about unencumbered for over a year. Are we finally ready to have these conversations? Maybe…maybe not…
Reviewing Books is Harder Than It Looks
Writing book reviews is not something to be taken lightly. As a writer that has received some opinions in person and online, it is harder for me to review someone else’s books when I know what it’s like. With that being said, I have a few stipulations.
Steamy Romance Authors that DO NOT Write Porn
After sharing how I feel about the comparison of romance to porn (spoiler alert: No), I thought it would be cool to share some of my favorite steamy romance authors. Enjoy!!!
Why I’ll Never Do a DEI Talk
There was a time when DEI was the major push everywhere! Now, there is this push for additional letters as if we’ve accomplished the first three. <eye roll> Anyway, while I believe the concept is important, the approach is highly flawed. Here is why I will never do a DEI talk.
Are Romance Novels Porn?!?!
A conversation that frequently floats to the top of the conversation among romance readers and writers. “Are we consuming or writing pornographic material?” While most people don’t necessarily voice it that way <smirks>, in general that is the heart of the conversation. Here is my input on the subject.
The Menu: Movie Analysis
Settle in for a long one. This is my breakdown and analysis of the movie, “The Menu,” staring Ralph Fiennes and Anya Taylor-Joy. Come join me in the weeds of some subtext and hidden gems.