Guest Post: When Characters Outgrow Their Roles by Christine Amsden Some characters arrive on a blaze of inspiration. They bowl you over, shout their secrets into your mind, and won’t shut up until you’ve written their story. Such was the case with Cassie Scot, the ungifted daughter of powerful sorcerers who became the heroine in […]
Julie’s Review: Stolen Dreams is the final installment of the Cassie Scot series, and let me say the ending was spectacular. So I’ll just start from there. When all the secrets finally got revealed, I have to say everything was quite a surprise and I enjoyed it. For a moment there I wasn’t quite sure […]
Christine Amsden Guest Post Top 10 Things I’ve Learned from Being an Author 10. People do judge a book by its cover. 9. Cliche is a four-letter word. 8. Don’t count or a spell check to fine every mistake. 7. A good editor is your best friend; a bad editor is your worst enemy. 6. […]
Julie’s Review: Mind Games is the third installment of the Cassie Scot series. If you’ve been following my reviews, you’ll know how much I enjoyed the first two books. I can’t say this third one was the same, though I did like it, it was a little more police procedural than the urban fantasy I […]
Every Thursday we are hosting a brand new meme called: That’s what HE said Thursday.For more info on what this meme is all about click here. Julie’s Quote: You’ve done nothing but keep your distance since I saved your life. It makes me wonder if it would have been easier to get you […]
Julie’s Review: Well this book was one intense ride let me tell you. We learned so many secrets about Cassie’s family and why she was disowned as well as some more family history. We even got a glimpse into why she might not have magic, and who might be responsible. Just, WOW. What a trip. This book […]
Top Ten Tuesday is a meme run by The Broke and the Bookish Books To Be Read SOON! (or at least, we INTEND to read them soon) Rose’s List of books to be read soon: Written In My Own Heart’s Blood by: Diana Gabaldon. I have only been waiting years and the […]
Author Interview: Christine Amsden Describe the Cassie Scot series in 10 words or less for people who are just learning about it. Cassie proves you don’t need magic to be a hero. Do you have any odd (writing) habits? Or a funny writing-related story to share? Lately I’ve taken to writing 500-1,000 words at a […]