Author Archives: Val

Book Review: Faire Eve by Catherine Stovall

Posted on June 9, 2013 by Val

This novel blends fairy folklore with the modern world as a girl named Eve learns she is the blood descendant of otherworldly royalty, and she is the only one who can save the fae. I most enjoyed this novel’s blending … Continue reading →

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Spot Writers: Shadow Dance

Posted on June 6, 2013 by Val

This week’s post comes to us from Cathy MacKenzie, who writes mainly short stories and poems. The prompt this month for the Spot Writers is to write a short story including three of the following words: courage, car, obvious, sashay, … Continue reading →

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Writer Wednesday: Clara Bowman-Jahn

Posted on June 5, 2013 by Val

Today I had the chance to interview Clara Bowman-Jahn, a member of the Round Hill Writers and children’s book author of Annie’s Special Day.   Tell us about yourself:  I am an immigrant and that has colored my whole life, … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Clybourne Park by Bruce Norris

Posted on June 3, 2013 by Val

This award-winning play starts during the plot of Hansberry’s A Raisin in the Sun (see my review from last week). We see the drama in Hansberry’s play from the perspective of Russ and Bev, who are selling their house because … Continue reading →

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Cover Reveal & Release: Shutter Creek by Ann Swann

Posted on June 1, 2013 by Val

Today, I’m happy to feature a cover reveal for Shutter Creek, a romantic suspense novel by Ann Swann, officially released today. She went looking for an old flame and found a serial killer instead. When Beth lost her father to cancer … Continue reading →

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Spot Writers: Rear View Mirror

Posted on May 30, 2013 by Val

This week’s post comes to us from Val Muller, author of the children’s mystery series Corgi Capers. Val tells us, “To celebrate the release of my horror novel Faulkner’s Apprentice, I thought I’d go dark with my next flash fiction … Continue reading →

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Writer Wednesdays: Mysti Parker

Posted on May 29, 2013 by Val

This week, I had a chance to interview Mysti Parker, author of Hearts in Exile, the third book in her fantasy romance series. Mysti Parker (pseudonym) is a full time wife, mother of three, and a writer. Her first novel, … Continue reading →

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Book Review: A Raisin in the Sun by Lorraine Hansberry

Posted on May 27, 2013 by Val

I’m about to read a play called Clybourne Park, which borrows plotline from A Raisin in the Sun, so I thought I’d review the original play this week and review Clybourne Park next week. This review contains nearly a complete … Continue reading →

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The Spot Writers Are Back! Courage in a Bookstore by R.C. Bonitz

Posted on May 23, 2013 by Val

The Spot Writers are back! We goofed off for a while, but here we are again. No serial novel this time—we’re doing Flash Fiction or whatever comes into our heads. Our contribution this week comes from RC Bonitz, author of … Continue reading →

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Writers Wednesdays with Linda Sittig

Posted on May 22, 2013 by Val

Today I’m pleased to feature author Linda Sittig. Linda has been doing freelance writing since the 1970s, specializing in articles about education and literacy, and she has also just completed her first novel. Tell us about your book: My most … Continue reading →

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