M.A. Kropp: Writer, Blogger, GeekGirl. My Life. My Words. My Way.
Yes, it is. And that means it it NaNoWriMo time. That's National Novel Writing Month for those who are unaware. I am doing NaNo this year, which means I am spending most of my time writing. Reviews may be a bit spotty this month, since trying to get 50K words in 30 days does end … Continue reading Friday Review: It’s November!
Crocodile on the Sandbank by Elizabeth Peters My rating: 4 of 5 stars Narrated by Barbara Rosenblat Amelia Peabody is a strong-willed, independent woman of the Victorian age. She has lived with and cared for her father, a scholar who passed on his love of history, and particularly, Egypt to his daughter. Upon his death, … Continue reading Friday Review: Crocodile on the Sandbank (Amelia Peabody #1) by Elizabeth Peters Audiobook
The Well of Ascension: Book Two of Mistborn by Brandon Sanderson My rating: 4 of 5 stars Narrated by Michael Kramer The Lord Ruler is dead, his thousand year reign ended and the kingdom freed from his brutal tyranny. But the Survivor, Kelsier, is also dead, and it is up to Vin, Elend Venture, and … Continue reading Friday Review: Well of Ascension (Mistborn #2) Audiobook by Brandon Sanderson
The Lies of Locke Lamora by Scott Lynch My rating: 5 of 5 stars Locke Lamora is a thief. He has always been a thief, but while his skills are many, he lacked direction. Until he was sold to Father Chains, the con-man priest who headed the Gentlemen Bastards. Under Chains direction, Locke's skills as … Continue reading Friday Review: The Lies of Locke Lamora by Scott Lynch
The 13th Apostle by Raina Smith My rating: 2 of 5 stars Speculation about a thirteenth apostle has been around since, well, the apostles. Most biblical scholars call Matthais, chosen to replace the traitor, Judas, the thirteenth apostle. But stories of a thirteenth who existed alongside the original twelve still persist. The author takes that … Continue reading Friday Review: The 13th Apostle by Raina Smith
Bloodfire Quest by Terry Brooks My rating: 4 of 5 stars I am a fan of Terry Brooks, so I have been with the Shannara books for a very long time. I am a few books behind in reading, but I am still enjoying them. I thought I would get that out of the way … Continue reading Friday Review: Bloodfire Quest (Dark Legacy of Shannara Book 2) by Terry Brooks
I have been promoting the Smashwords Summer Winter Sale that runs from July 1 through July 30. Authors can enroll their books in the sale at a discounted price or offer them free. I have three books that are available for free. Two are at half off. It comes as no surprise that the free … Continue reading Monday Musings: “I Got A Free Book!” And What To Do Afterward
If you remember, I have a new novelette releasing tomorrow. To prepare for that, I needed to get the files uploaded and through the preview and review processes on both Amazon and Smashwords. This is usually a pretty painless and easy process. And, for the most part, it was. Except- First, I got a notice … Continue reading Monday Musings: Trials and Tribulations
The Aeronaut's Windlass by Jim Butcher My rating: 4 of 5 stars Narrated by Euan Morton The Spires rise to immeasurable heights over the mist-covered surface. Humanity dwells within the Spires, sheltered from the dangers without. Airships ply the skies, and the aristocratic Houses rule their Spires, fostering alliances and building trade and science. Spire … Continue reading Friday Review: The Aeronaut’s Windlass (Cinder Spires #1) by Jim Butcher (Audiobook)
It is June 1st. My, how the time flies! Summer is almost here, and the same can be said for the Yo-Yo Files #2, Snake's Alive. This new urban fantasy novelette will be released later this month. It's got demons, angels, snakes (well, duh!), mystery, a yo-yo (of course), and a wee dash of humor. Here's … Continue reading Thursday Teaser: Snake’s Alive is Almost Here!
