There are many literary agencies out there for writers, but there are also many harmful literary agencies out there for writers. I've noticed a few recently, so I thought to go over the top five red flags for an agency. They charge fees Submitting to a literary agency should cost you nothing. Even after you … Continue reading Top 5 red flags for literary agencies
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The media
Can I buy your attention?If so, how much would it cost? You see, I’ve seen positivityglanced over But we’re all staring at the next big fireto burn down the world Controlling how you feelisn’t hardControlling your motivationsis easier How much do they pay for your attention?Or do you freely give in? When I bought your attentionI … Continue reading The media
Book review – Steelstriker (Spoiler Free)
"That’s the thing about evil. You don’t need to be it to do it. It doesn’t have to consume all of you. It can be small. All you have to do is let it exist." Title: Steelstriker Author: Marie Lu Genre: YA Fantasy Pages: 384 pages Publication date: September 28, 2021 Since I enjoyed Skyhunter, I, … Continue reading Book review – Steelstriker (Spoiler Free)
The Fantasy Tropes Book Tag
I found this book tag on Lost in Neverland, and it looked fun, so I decided to give it a try! Rules Mention the creator (the lovely one’s peculiar) Answer the questions Tag as many people as you like Have fun The Lost Princess — A book/series you lost interest in halfway through The Wicked Years … Continue reading The Fantasy Tropes Book Tag
A writer’s journey (part eleven) – one more (editing) time with feeling
When I last updated, it was a little over a year ago, and I had gotten some editor's feedback. So, here's a quick update on all the editing that has happened. First and foremost, I had to split my book into two. Probably the saddest thing about it. I had never wanted to sell a … Continue reading A writer’s journey (part eleven) – one more (editing) time with feeling
Moving forward
Looking into the futureWith my feet set in the past Climbing a mountainWhile falling down a hill Traveling the oceansBut never moving at all If Life moves in a circle that's fit into a squareNever staying on course, never completely moving forward Why should I? Copyright © Robin LeeAnn
Book review – Ashes of Gold (Spoiler Free)
"If I've learned anything through all this, it's that these moments, like this one right now, that define who we are. And when we mess up, because we all will, the people we keep around us hold us up through it. The goal isn't to not fall, it's to get back up." Title: Ashes of … Continue reading Book review – Ashes of Gold (Spoiler Free)
ARC Review — Kill Your Darlings
Title: Kill Your Darlings Author: L.E. Harper Genre: Fantasy Pages: 320 pages Publication date: May 24, 2023 Thank you, L.E. Harper, for giving me a copy of the book in exchange for a fair review! Kill Your Darlings is an author’s dream and nightmare. The author wakes up in the fancy world she had created, … Continue reading ARC Review — Kill Your Darlings
New Year’s Book Tag
I did this book tag last year, and I thought I'd do it again since it was fun. Hope you enjoy it! How many books are you planning to read in 2023? Thirty-five! I already have two down. I usually read between thirty-seven to forty books a year, not including books I edit and beta … Continue reading New Year’s Book Tag
Books I’m looking forward to reading in 2023
Last year, I read a bunch of ARCs, which pushed back what I wanted to read. (I'm talking about reading almost twenty ARCs with access to hundreds more. So, over 50% of what I read was an ARC.) I ended up not reading all the books I was looking forward to last year. So, this … Continue reading Books I’m looking forward to reading in 2023