50 Summer Writing Prompts
For me, the hardest part of writing fiction is getting that initial idea. What helps is getting a scenario, a message, or a setting that branches out into a fully
Category: Lists
Blog posts that incorporate numerical lists of some kind. Can be any topic, mine or a guest post, and any number of list items.
10 Middle Grade Horror, Sci-Fi, and Fantasy Indie Book Recommendations
Escapism is a big reason why people read. Kids especially look to escapism to foster their imaginations or even to pull them away from harsh realities. But mostly, they’re just
11 Coming of Age Middle Grade Indie Book Recommendations
I got into reading as a kid because books provided answers to a lot of questions, particularly questions about childhood. Who better to teach you life lessons than someone your
7 of My Favorite Urban Legend Categories
Before social media, the internet was a place to peruse websites about your favorite topics. One of my favorite sites was Snopes, a fact-checking website that featured the truth behind
15 Memoirs by 15 Female Writers
We read memoirs to get a better understanding of well-known people, people with extraordinary stories to tell, or even to better understand ourselves. Female writers especially get the uninterrupted chance
Children’s Book Recommendations – Life Lessons Books
From a young age, stories are how we learn about the world. When done right, the conflicts and resolutions that they present stick with the reader and open them up
3 Whistling Kettle Teas Paired with 3 Classic Girl Heroes
It’s a pet peeve of mine when people try to make their favorite drink their entire personality. But ultimately, I understand the attachment that people have to their drink of
My Top 10 Books Read in 2025
Another year has gone by, and I’ve added dozens of new titles to my Goodreads list. I read less than I have in previous years, and my “did not finish
Children’s Indie Book Recommendations – Plant and Animal Books
Over the years, I’ve reviewed dozens of books and have been asked to review dozens more than I was able to. More often than not, the main characters of these
8 Great Things About Mad Scientists
In my classic horror character series, I’ve written about a lot of monsters and undead creatures, some of whom are purely evil while others are misunderstood or driven to do
21 YA Indie Book Recommendations
As an adult, no book genre is off limits, and they all have lessons to teach us, no matter what the intended age group. That’s why I have no shame
My Favorite Moments in Judy Blume’s Fudge Series
As a kid, I liked a variety of book series, but I was always looking for books that could make me laugh. It’s not easy to laugh out loud at
16 Adult Fiction Indie Book Recommendations
In seven years, I have read and reviewed over 160 books on my blog, most of which were indie books in multiple genres. The “A” months, April and August used
11 of My Favorite Types of Book Covers
The rule of thumb is to never judge a book by its cover, but why not? Cover art is a big deal. It’s part of the package of assembling a
10 of My Favorite Baby-sitters Club Books
As an avid reader growing up, I spent a lot of time at the local library which was literally across the street from my house. As soon as I’d walk