How is everyone doing? I hope you are safe and well. I am writing, editing, crocheting, and spending time (usually on text or phone) with my family. At some point, I’ll snap some photos of my crochet projects. I’m not that great a crocheter, but I love it so much. Exciting news! Mind Your Goddess… Continue reading Mind Your Goddess on Katherine Smits Blog
Category: Book Review
#RRBC Review: Legend of the Walking Dead
5 STARS FOR Legend of the Walking Dead SPARKLING AND MEMORABLE Author: Joy Nwosu Lo-Bamijoko First Published: June 2015 Genre: Mythology, Folk tales Setting: Earth realms such as Nigeria and spiritual realms on earth and elsewhere Heroine: Gloria, who dies and falls into the world of spirit while seeking the return of her missing son.… Continue reading #RRBC Review: Legend of the Walking Dead
Book Review: Friends, An African Adventure
5 STARS for Friends: An African Adventure Series: Fauna Park Tales Engaging Children’s Tale, Uplifting for Adults Author: Maretha Botha First Published: May 2015 Genre: Children’s, middle grades (Good for parents to read aloud to younger children as well) Sub-Genre: Animal Stories Setting: Fauna Park, Molodi, Africa Primary Characters: Flame, a dog, also called Jack,… Continue reading Book Review: Friends, An African Adventure
Book Review: The Convict and the Rose
5 STARS for The Convict and the Rose Author: Jan Sikes First Published: June 2014 Genre: Biographical Fiction SubGenre: Romantic Elements Setting: Texas, prison Heroine: Darlina Flowers Hero: Luke Stone Major Theme: An Exquisite Tribute to True Love Despite separation and punitive realities, love, patience, self-examination, and artistic creativity nurture self-growth and a rewarding inner… Continue reading Book Review: The Convict and the Rose
Book Review: Into Summer
4 STARS FOR INTO SUMMER Into Summer – Dawn of a New Age, Four Seasons Book 4 Author: Larry Landgraf First Published: October 2018 Genre: Post-Apocalyptic, Survivalist, Dystopian Setting: Various Texas areas including The Farm, Peaceful Valley Hero: Robbie Lindgren Heroine: Florence Major Theme – In the human race hope lives on despite dire conditions… Continue reading Book Review: Into Summer
Book Review: Hieroglyph
5 STARS FOR HIEROGLYPH Author: WJ Scott First Published: Nov 2015 Genre: Supernatural Mystery Adventure Sub-Genre: Young Adult Setting: Australia Heroine: TC, age 13 Male characters: Prince Setka, Kanefer, Max Major Theme: Ancient Egyptian travelers made it to Australia. Descriptors: engaging story and plot with a mesmerizing Egyptian archaeological theme Favorite Supporting Character: Prince… Continue reading Book Review: Hieroglyph
Book Review: Son of My Father
4 STARS FOR SON OF MY FATHER Author: Peggy Hattendorf First Published: June 2013 Genre: Suspense SubGenre: Romantic Elements Setting: New York, other luxurious locations Heroine: Christiana Barrington Male Characters: Jonathan, her father, a high powered businessman; boyfriend Jack Hamilton; ex-husband Michael Trent; Christian Luke Major Theme: Family and power dynamics of the… Continue reading Book Review: Son of My Father
Book Review: A Cold Tomorrow
5 STARS for A COLD TOMORROW Riveting, thrilling suspense featuring mysterious events and an iconic urban legend. Remarkable page turner. From the first paragraph, the story radiates a feeling of sinister unease that doesn’t subside until the unique and clever conclusion. The characters are like the people next door, and the reader roots for them… Continue reading Book Review: A Cold Tomorrow
Book Review: Dracula’s Mistress
5 STARS FOR DRACULA’S MISTRESS Author – Carmen Stefanescu First Published – 2017 Genre – Historical fiction SubGenre – Romantic elements, paranormal elements Setting – 15th century Walachia (Romania) at the time of Vlad the Impaler Heroine – Angela Hero – Vlad the Impaler, ruler of Walachia Major Theme – Love survives violence, intrigue,… Continue reading Book Review: Dracula’s Mistress
Review: Our Justice #RRBC
5 STARS FOR OUR JUSTICE Author – John W. Howell First Published – 2016 Genre – Suspense Thriller Setting – California locales Hero – John Cannon, lawyer and quick study Villain – Matt Jacobs, wealthy terrorist set on assassinating the President and killing anyone who gets in his way or annoys him Major Theme –… Continue reading Review: Our Justice #RRBC