I finally read this book off my mother’s bookshelf. British author Rosamunde Pilcher is a mid-century romance novelist who has written over 30 books and short stories. Some have had second lives in televised miniseries, including The Shell Seekers. This book is about a young, engaged woman, Caroline, who hastily begins one last adventure before […]
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Seeing Eye Girl: A Memoir of Madness, Resilience, and Hope
This memoir by Beverly J. Armento spans the country—New York, Florida, and eventually on to Georgia. It’s colorful and heart-wrenching. Her life growing up with a mentally unstable and legally blind mother is quite sad. As a child, after her father abandons them, Beverly moves into a caretaker role for her siblings and “seeing eye […]
6 Picks: Books That Promote Positivity in Your Professional Pursuits
Looking for the key to success? Then focus on positive self-improvement. But don’t take my word for it. Success gurus concur the best way to excel in any endeavor is to work harder on yourself than anything else. “The greatest gift you can give is self-improvement” ~ Jim Rohn. This also extends to taking a […]
The Power of Habit
This is one of the books everyone should have on their bookshelf. Personal and professional success support aside, the deep dive into why you do what you do is worth the read. But getting back to success, Charles Duhigg’s bestseller, is the key to unlocking permanent and positive change in anyone’s life at any time. […]
Guest Post: Non-Fiction is About Reality: Fiction is About Truth
Guest Post by Dr. Randy Overbeck At a recent writers’ conference, I heard the best-selling author, S. J. Rozan, share with the audience, “Non-fiction is about reality; fiction is about truth. Or at least it should be. Truths can sometimes be revealed in fiction far better than in any non-fiction forum.” This insight struck me. […]
Author Q&A WIth Susie Helme
Susie Helme is an American from Nashville, Tennessee, living in London after sojourns in Tokyo, Paris, and Geneva. Once a journalist and editor of mobile communications magazines, she now writes historical fiction novels and works as a freelance editorial consultant proofreading and editing other people’s novels. She has been a judge on the Killer Nashville […]
A Whole New Game
If you like romance books staring an athletic protagonist, then this book by Britt McKenna is for you. Superstar baseball player, Corey Johnson is not thrilled to be traded back to his home state of Texas. Things look grim. Rumors are swirling that he’s not a team player, his reputation and career are on the […]
Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance
For years, people have recommended this book to me. Finally, I made the time to read it and wished I had heeded the advice much earlier. I also wish author Angela Duckworth would have been alive and as prolific back when I was a teen. It’s a long way of saying this is a book […]
Winter Wellbeing: Seasonal Self-Care to Nourish, Sustain, and Warm Your Soul
As a child, I loved winter. As an adult, not so much. Colds, snow-driving, slippery sidewalks, and frigid temperatures take on a new meaning when you’re in the middle. So why do I live up north? There are many reasons, most of which center around employment. I’m here, and so is winter. Ho-hum. That’s why […]
Unblock Your Purpose: Breathwork, Intuition, and Flow State
There are a lot of books out there focused on finding your purpose. This one, by author Francesca Sipma, approaches it somewhat differently. Instead of trial and error (though there is a nod to that approach), focus on the “unblocking” strategy—the notion that your purpose is within you but blocked by all the external and […]