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Jun 1, 2017
4 min

ACFW New Releases–June 2017

Hey guys! Gather round for more books to add to your summer reading list! Yep–it’s that time of the month again. Here are all the new releases from fellow ACFW authors and all the pertinent info that goes along. June 2017 New Releases More in-depth descriptions of these books can be found on the ACFW Fiction Finder website. Contemporary Romance: Engaged by Julie Arduini — Trish Maxwell returns to Speculator Falls with egg on her face and apologies to make as she tries to dete

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Feb 8, 2017
2 min

Book Review: RED by Liesl Shurtliff

Here it is! My review of book #3 from Liesl Shurtliff‘s series of children’s novels based on fairytales. I’ve mentioned Shurtliff’s other two novels–RUMP and JACK–multiple times in past blog posts regarding middle-grade books I would recommend. (You can find those reviews here and here.) So it’s no surprise that RED, The True Story of Red Riding Hood is no exception! Read on to learn about this delightful tale! Synopsis: Red is not afraid of the big bad wolf. She’s not afraid

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Apr 17, 2016
2 min

Book Review: Arbiter by Jamie Foley

Time for another book review! You might recognize Jamie’s name from my most recent author interview I did a couple weeks ago. Arbiter is book 2 in Jamie Foley’s The Sentinel Series and after reading book 1, I couldn’t wait to get started on this one! Read on to see what I thought! Synopsis: Jet Valinor hates jungles. He hates the mosquitoes, the rain, and the creature called Darien who claims to know him… and his secrets. As the world reels from a deadly plague, the Followers

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Mar 10, 2016
2 min

Book Review: SENTINEL by Jamie Foley

This week’s book review has been a long time comin’! Jamie is a fellow writer that I got in contact with about a year ago. Our shared love of fantasy YA novels is what drew my interest in the first place, and after getting to know her (via email, since she lives half way across the country!) I knew I’d want to read her books! So, with great anticipation, I finally grabbed the copy of SENTINEL (Book 1 of The Sentinel Trilogy) that I’d purchased, and got to reading! Synopsis: W

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Mar 5, 2016
2 min

Book Review: JACK by Liesl Shurtliff

Another book review! This one is a fun middle grade twist on the classic tale of Jack and the Beanstalk, intertwined with Jack the Giant Slayer. JACK: The True Story of Jack and the Beanstalk by Liesl Shurtliff caught my eye while browsing through my local bookstore and I couldn’t help but grab it. Read on to find out more! Synopsis: Jack has always been told that giants are not real. But if that’s the case, how do you explain the huge, foot shaped pond in the yard, or the oc

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Feb 25, 2016
2 min

When you have… reader’s block?

It’s no secret that I love to read. As a child, I would beg to accompany my mom when she went to the mall – not to visit the toy store or a clothing store – but because my favorite place on earth was the bookstore! I distinctly remember jumping for joy whenever a new Christopher Pike novel was released, or the next book in the Canby Hall Girls series. However, one thing I’ve noticed throughout the years is that every once in a while, I’ll hit a ‘reader’s block’. What’s that,

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Feb 8, 2016
2 min

If a book could put on boxing gloves…

A few weeks ago I had a fellow writer ask me a bold question: If I had to choose, would I want to see my work published as ebooks or print books? “Oh that…ummm…” Blank stare. Yeah. Honestly? That’s like asking me to choose between pizza and ice cream. Uhhh, can I have both, please?? So, I got to thinking – is there a way to choose between the two? Will there ever be a time when the only books that exist are in ebook form, all printed material a thing that is merely seen in mu

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Jan 12, 2016
3 min

Art of Writing or Thrill of the Plot?

Recently I got into an interesting discussion with a fellow writer about the importance of good writing. I had mentioned that I was hooked on a series of books that had a fantastic plot but that the writing wasn’t great, even though it was a New York Times bestseller. My friend was shocked to hear this. I shared with her a conversation I had with a Literary Agent regarding this very thing. The agent stated that just like most things in our society, it comes down to numbers. I

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Oct 29, 2015
2 min

Book Review: ‘Switch’ by Ingrid Law

Finally! The last review for this series! I actually read this last month and had intended on getting this out sooner, but I’ve been hard at work on my next novel. (*Cartwheel**Cartwheel**Happy Dance*) I had hoped to be done writing the MG Medieval Fantasy Adventure novel that I’m working on, by the end of this month. But alas! It has gotten away from me! (Again!) I’m so, so close to being done with it, but I feel like I might just have a few more chapters to write. We shal

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Oct 8, 2015
3 min

Book Review: ‘Scumble’ by Ingrid Law

I’ve been reading lots lately. And I admit, I do tend to post the reviews that I give the highest rating to, since I like giving good news to everyone! But I’m glad to say, here is one more reason that people of all ages should be reading. every. single. day! “Scumble” by Ingrid Law is book two in the “Savvy” series. Synopsis: Nine years after Mibs’s Savvy journey, her cousin Ledge has just turned thirteen . . . But Ledger Kale’s savvy is a total dud-all he does is make litt

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Feb 26, 2015
3 min

The humility of reading books and exercises of gray matter

One of my goals for the New Year has been to read more books on the art of writing. I’ve read a few books here and there, but have always been afraid of becoming one of ‘those writers’ who only ever read about writing, without ever actually doing any writing. Eep. I’ve heard about ‘those writers’. They read and read and read, yet never actually put pen to proverbial paper, chasing after a writing perfection that very well may never be achieved. I decided over a year ago that

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Feb 22, 2015
3 min

Book Review: “The Scorch Trials” by James Dashner

I was debating writing a review on this one, since it’s an older book. I had actually read the first book in the series – “The Maze Runner” – a couple years ago. But I’m bent on finally finishing this series and already have book three in hand, so I figured I’d pass along my thoughts on the trilogy, so far 😉 “The Scorch Trials” is the second book in a YA dystopian series written by James Dashner, preceding a third and final book in the series, as well as a prequel that was j

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Jan 26, 2015
1 min

Parties and snowflakes and books that are finished! These are a few of my favorite things!

So, I just looked and saw the date of my last post on my blog. *blush, blush* Has it really been that long? Is it any consolation that I’ve been using my time writing and editing? Oh yeah, and throwing birthday parties, playing in the snow and getting back into the groove of school. (Isn’t Christmas break the best?) Having said that, I’m here to say I have not forgotten my New Years declaration of having a giveaway each month! I’ve just been building the anticipation! Check b

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Jan 9, 2015
1 min

New ideas and why they cause so much frustration

I’ve got an idea! Another idea for a story. Yes this, in addition to the Christian Pararomance novel I’m attempting to bring to the final stages of editing, as we speak. And in addition to the spin off idea I had for that same novel. And in addition to the 3 book dystopian series that has been halfway written for four years and I continue to work toward completion. And did I mention how I want to go back and combine my 6 part novella series into one work? Yeah. Another idea.

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Dec 17, 2014
3 min

12 Days of Giveaways – Day 5

We’re on to Day 5 of our giveaway event! I still have lots of fantastic prizes to give away to some lucky winners! Don’t forget to share my posts on social media to earn more chances of winning! 😉 Congrats to yesterday’s winner of the unique, handmade journal – Shannon L.! Today’s giveaway will take us back to a middle grade adventure book… one that my own daughter salivated over after reading the plot! A signed copy of ‘Nebalia’, a novel by breakout writer Abigail Henson. T

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Dec 13, 2014
2 min

12 Days of Giveaways – Day 1

‘On the first day of Caffeinated-Fiction’s-blog-giveaway my true love gave to me…’ Hrmmm… well, maybe it doesn’t flow so well. But I’m so excited to say ‘The 12 Days of Giveaways’ is finally here! Seriously people, trying to keep my excitement contained has been as tough as my 3-year old waiting patiently for Christmas Day! Let’s get this party started! The giveaway today is: Jennifer Holm’s New York Times bestselling, Newbery Honor Winner, and signed copy of ‘Penny from Heav

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Dec 3, 2014
2 min

Why I have a love/hate relationship with my writing.

So, NaNoWriMo is officially over and I’m happy to say that it was a great encouragement to get me moving on editing my upcoming novel. Yes, I know the idea was to write a new manuscript, but I’ve already got a pile of those sitting around 😉 The book I worked on editing was actually written almost 18 months ago. The idea came to me one day, then I spent another day sitting in Starbucks banging out an outline, and three weeks later, it was written. I loved it! And my Alpha rea

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Nov 27, 2014
2 min

Free Books for Thanksgiving!

Happy Turkey Day! I’m hoping each of you will have a chance to visit with family or friends today and can reflect on your thankfulness for 2014 and the upcoming 2015. Eat lots of food, play some football in the front yard and take a nap! I thought I’d celebrate with all of you by making all of the novellas in my “Now I Sleep” series free until Sunday! The first book is always free on Smashwords, iBooks, Barnes and Noble, Kobo and other fine retailers. (Sorry, Amazon has a thi

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Nov 25, 2014
4 min

My favorite series… or at least, a few of them!

For whatever reason, earlier today I was thinking back on a few of my favorite books I’ve read over the years. More than once I thought, “Ooo! I need to go back and re-read that series again!“… only to then reprimand myself for the pitifully long list of books I have yet to read. So, if I won’t be reading them again, anytime soon, I might as well recommend them to someone else!! Here is a list of my top ten Favorite Series of Books... or at least my favorite on the first thre

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Nov 3, 2014
3 min

Release Day Launch! “Nocte” by Courtney Cole

I’m excited to be a part of the Release Day Launch for “Nocte” by Courtney Cole! I’ll admit, I haven’t read any of her previous books, but the synopsis of this book sounds outstanding! I mean, come on, this sounds like a book I need to pick up right now! 😉 Doesn’t it sound fantastic? Here’s all the necessary info, so you can get started! Happy Reading, friends!! We are beyond excited to bring you the Release Day Launch for Courtney Cole’s NOCTE! NOCTE is a New Adult dark rom

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