Top Ten Tuesday: Authors Who I Need to Read More Books From

A weekly meme hosted by The Broke and the Bookish

This week's prompt is to think of the top ten authors that I have only read one book from and I need to read more. Originally I was going to to do authors who only have one book out, which I loved, but then I thought I should share the authors I am embarassed to say I have only read one book they have written when though they have written many!

1.) Victoria Schwab 
Book Read: Vicious - Review
I read Vicious quite recently and loved it! The world-building was interesting, the characters were complex, it was my kind of book. I have also heard nothing but good things about The Archived which sound like a book I would also enjoy. It is on my list but so is A Darker Shade of Magic!

2.) Jennifer L. Armentrout 
Book Read: Don't Look Back - Review
This woman has an incredible catalog of books but I have only read one. I think it's because for awhile there I wasn't really into Supernatural Romances and just romance isn't my thing. But the amount of mystery and swoons in Don't Look Back makes me want to read more of her stuff but don't recommend The Lux series, I don't do aliens.

3.) Kate Forsyth
Book Read: Bitter Greens - Review to Come
As many of you know, I am obsessed with Bitter Green (review in a few days), seriously it is my favorite book of the year so far! I loved the gritty retelling that read like Historical Fiction with a twist ending and a bit of magic for good measure. If her other books are anything like Bitter Greens then I am sold!

4.) Michael Chabon 
Book Read: The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier and Clay - Review
I read Kavalier and Clay about a year ago based on a recommendation from a YouTuber I have been subscribed to for years (who no longer does book reviews). I loved it. It was almost sneaky in that it is Historical Fiction in disguise. Plus the characters were amazing and as far as Literary Fiction goes, I dug it!

 5.) Margaret Atwood 
Book Read: The Handmaid's Tale - Review
Margaret Atwood was on my list of authors I need to read list a few months ago for TTT (I've since read about half of those). I waited way too long to read her stuff! I read The Handmaid's Tale recently and it was haunting. I seriously want to read more of her work, either dystopia or even mysteries.

6.) Dave Eggers 
Book Read: A Heartbreaking Work of Staggering Genius - Review
I read A Heartbreaking Work of Staggering Genius a few years ago and loved it. It's a great memoir and as the title may lead you to believe, quite poignant but also really funny. I've wanted to read You Shall Know Our Velocity or even some of Eggers' fiction ever since then.

7.) Henry James 
Book Read: The Portrait of a Lady - Review
When I first read The Portrait of a Lady I couldn't get into it, but when I read it recently I loved the dubious characters and the cynical view on romance that felt like an Austenian parody. I'd love to read more of his stuff. Maybe The Turn of the Screw which looks pretty gothic! 

8.) Elizabeth Wein 
Book Read: Code Name Verity - Review
Everyone raves about Code Name Verity, even people who don't like HF likes it, which made me a little nervous. But I read it and it destroyed my soul! The book was brilliantly poignant and blew my mind with its plot twists. I need to read more in her pilots series like Rose Under Fire and Black Dove, White Raven which comes out next year.

9.) Phillipa Gregory 
Book Read: The Other Boleyn Girl
For someone who is a big Historical Fiction fan, you would think I would have read more of her stuff. She's pretty mainstream in the genre. I liked The Other Boleyn Girl and Phillipa Gregory's books seriously seem like books I would love. I've been wanting to read The Cousin's War series for awhile I just haven't gotten around to it.

10.) Louisa May Alcott 
Book Read: Little Women - Review
This one embarrasses me a little bit. I mean Little Women is one of my favorite books of all time and I have read it many times, but I have never read Little Men or Jo's Boys (which I own). I feel like some sort of psuedo Alcott fan (I've even been to the house she grew up in). I need to read these books!

What about you? What authors have you read only one book from despite loving that book? Do you need to read more of these authors' books like me? Leave me a comment with your thoughts. Thanks for stopping by and HAPPY READING!

Book Review: Crown of Midnight by Sarah J. Maas

Title: Crown of Midnight Series: Throne of Glass #2 Author: Sarah J. Maas Published: August 2013 by Bloomsbury Amazon Goodreads Synopsis: She is the greatest assassin her world has ever known. But where will her conscience, and her heart, lead her?   After a year of hard labor in the Salt Mines of Endovier, eighteen-year-old assassin Celaena Sardothien has won the king's contest to become the new royal assassin. Yet Celaena is far from loyal to the crown – a secret she hides from even her most intimate confidantes.Keeping up the deadly charade—while pretending to do the king's bidding—will test her in frightening new ways, especially when she's given a task that could jeopardize everything she's come to care for. And there are far more dangerous forces gathering on the horizon -- forces that threaten to destroy her entire world, and will surely force Celaena to make a choice. Where do the assassin’s loyalties lie, and who is she willing to fight for?

I have heard nothing but great things about this YA fantasy series and the more I read, the more I understand why so many people love it. Celaena's story continues in Crown of Midnight which is a great follow up to Throne of Glass with amazing characters, a compelling world, and lots of mystery.

My favorite thing about this series, without a doubt, is the characters. The more time I spend with Celaena, the more I love her. I have always been struck by the fact that she is a deadly assassin with a heart of gold. That she is cocky and conceited but cares about others more than she cares about herself. It makes her such a creative and well-rounded character. In Crown of Midnight we get to further see the contradictions of Celaena and her strengths and weaknesses. She seems doomed to repeat her past indiscretions and incredibly vulnerable so many times in this book. But she also shows incredible strength both physically and mentally. She has some amazing badass moments where she kicks some serious tail. We also get to learn so much more about her past in this book and it makes her such a compelling protagonist.

But of course Celaena is not the only amazing character who is back in this book. All the characters that I loved in Throne of Glass are back and the book is full of feels as far as these three main secondary characters are concerned. Nehemia is back and once again keeping secrets from everyone while simultaneously helping Celaena. Dorian is back being the perfect Prince. He becomes a little complicated in this book and I am really loving his development. His swoonworthy moments did decrease a little bit but I am still so invested in him and his success. Then there is Chaol who easily picked up the swooning mantle from Dorian. He and Celaena really seem to compliment each other so well. They are both full of contradictions, incredible warriors that care more about others. What Sarah J. Maas does so well is create characters who despite their deficiencies and weaknesses it is easy to love them and root for them to succeed. But then of course there is that character that you love to hate, the King of Adarlan whose odious personality and scheming makes it incredibly easy to dislike him. These are just fantastic characters that are perfectly suited to this interesting and creative world.

And that's exactly what the world of Crown of Midnight is, creative and compelling. In Throne of Glass the world of Adarlan was established but unlike a lot of fantasy novels, in this second book, the rules keep changing. There is one specific magical system at work that was set up for us in Throne of Glass and we do get to explore that further and see what it can do, but there is also so much more magic. This is a world where magic supposedly did not exist, but it seems like it might be slowly making a comeback. There were some great and interesting things happening in this book with magic and I have the feeling that it's only going to get better as the series develops.

But it isn't just magic that makes this world interesting and compelling. Despite the fact that there seemed to be far less action in this one, there is so is so much scheming and political intrigue. Erilea is a world where a single king who is not very well-liked has conquered other kingdoms and their not too happy about it. In Crown of Midnight we get to spend some more time with some of the rebels who are working against the king and of course there is his scheming and plotting to contend with. But what I really liked about this book was the mystery. There is of course the mystery specific to this book, but there is also the continued mystery that won't be revealed until later books. There were also so many plot twists and revelations in this book and holy crap, that ending blew my mind. However with all the twists and overlapping mysteries the plot did get a bit muddled at times. Major plot points were introduced incredibly late into the story, resolved, and then brought back in for the final climax. It still didn't feel like one connected rising action to me despite the fact that it was an interesting and thrilling read.

I did however still have some issues with the narrative style. I think that it really just isn't my favorite. I mentioned in my review of Throne of Glass that I didn't really like that the book, which is told in a third-person style, switched perspectives frequently and that this would sometimes take me out of the story because I would have to pause and think about who was speaking and who's head we were inside at any given moment. This persisted in Crown of Midnight and was particularly evident and frustrating during the climax of the story. Maybe this is because I started with the novellas which are all told in Celaena's perspective and I got used to that, or because I'm realizing more and more lately that I don't like this kind of narrative style.

I give Crown of Midnight by Sarah J. Maas 9 out of 10

This book was an entertaining second book in a series that is constantly developing in new and compelling ways. It is full of amazing characters to love, a unique and interesting world, and despite having a muddled plot at times enough mystery and action to keep me reading from start to finish. I would definitely recommend this book to fans of Young Adult fantasies and those who loved the first book will not be disappointed by this next book.

Have you read Crown of Midnight? What did you think? Leave me a comment with your thoughts. Thanks for stopping by and HAPPY READING!

Feature and Follow Friday #41

A weekly meme hosted by Alison Can Read & Parajunkee's View

How it Works: 

The Feature & Follow is hosted by TWO hosts, Parajunkee of Parajunkee's View and Alison of Alison Can Read. Each host will have their own Feature Blog and this way it'll allow us to show off more new blogs!

How does this work? First you visit the blogs of our illustrious hosts and leave your name on the post using using the linky tools, then you create a post on your own blog that links back to this post (easiest way is to just grab the code under the #FF picture and put it in your post) and then you visit as many blogs as you can and tell them "hi" in their comments (on the post that has the #FF image). You follow them, they follow you. Win. Win. Just make sure to follow back if someone follows you!

What sets this Hop apart from others, is our Feature. Each week we will showcase a Featured Blogger, from all different genres and areas. Find out below. Just remember it is required, if you participate, to follow our Features and you must follow the hosts (Parajunkee & Alison Can Read) as a courtesy. How do you follow someone? Well, if you have a preference, state it in your #FF post. A lot of blogs are transitioning to Wordpress in which they do not have the luxury of GFC, so an RSS subscription is appreciated or if you choose an email subscription. If you don't have GFC please state in your post how you would like to be followed.

This Week's Question: 

Before blogging (dark times people!) how did you find out about new books? Submitted by A GREAT read

This Week's Answer: 

Before blogging I spent a lot of time in Borders, may it rest in peace, and I can't count how many books I found that way. My old roommate worked there and she would have me pick her "staff recommends" books. That was also when I was really into Literary Fiction so I would wander around their fiction section and mostly pick up books based on their covers (I judge books by them). Then I started getting into YA and they had a great YA section there. But when Borders died I would get book recommendations from Amazon. Their algorithm for recommending similar books is so much better than Goodreads! Or from friends and family. I have a few bookish friends who don't usually steer me wrong!

How about you? How did you find new books before blogging? Leave me a comment with your thoughts.

 And remember this is a blog hop so take a look around and if you like what you see give me a follow and leave me a comment so I can follow back. I am indifferent to the manner in which you follow so pick your poison: GFC, Bloglovin, and/or Twitter. I'm also on YouTube now so you can check me out HERE and subscribe! I've been posting videos every Friday!

Thanks for dropping by, Happy FF and HAPPY READING!

Book Review: Throne of Glass by Sarah J. Maas

Title: Throne of Glass Series: Throne of Glass #1 Author: Sarah J. Maas Published: 2012 by Bloomsbury Amazon Goodreads Synopsis: After serving out a year of hard labor in the salt mines of Endovier for her crimes, 18-year-old assassin Celaena Sardothien is dragged before the Crown Prince. Prince Dorian offers her her freedom on one condition: she must act as his champion in a competition to find a new royal assassin. Her opponents are men-thieves and assassins and warriors from across the empire, each sponsored by a member of the king's council. If she beats her opponents in a series of eliminations, she'll serve the kingdom for three years and then be granted her freedom. Celaena finds her training sessions with the captain of the guard, Westfall, challenging and exhilirating. But she's bored stiff by court life. Things get a little more interesting when the prince starts to show interest in her... but it's the gruff Captain Westfall who seems to understand her best.  Then one of the other contestants turns up dead... quickly followed by another. Can Celaena figure out who the killer is before she becomes a victim? As the young assassin investigates, her search leads her to discover a greater destiny than she could possibly have imagined.

What can I say about this book that hasn't already been said? What can I say about this series that wasn't said in my review of The Assassin's Blade yesterday? Surprisingly a lot. Throne of Glass is the kind of thrilling and complex fantasy that are my favorites to read. It has likable and interesting characters, a unique and complex world, and a thrilling and mysterious plot.

In The Assassin's Blade I fell in love with Celaena. I found her to be a complex and likable character that is a giant ball of contradictions. She is a deadly assassin with a heart of gold, a prickly anti-social sassmouth who puts others before herself. She is equally comfortable in a ballgown and armor (well not really but you get the idea). In Throne of Glass she was no different, in fact she may have been more of a contradiction. She was equal parts determined and emboldened to fight for her freedom as she was giddy and excited about it's prospect. She almost had a childlike glee at times. One of the characters marveled that she wasn't hardened by her time in Endovier and I'm glad to say I agree. I love that Celaena isn't just a kickass warrior woman (even though she totally is). She's well-rounded and complex and I am totally Team Celaena!

But that is just the start of the interesting and complex characters. First the ladies... I quickly became a fan of Nehemia, the Princess of Ellwye. She, like Celaena, is more than meets the eye. She is a courtier sent to learn the customs of Adarlan but she is also full of secrets. If you are a Game of Thrones (ASOIAF) fan then think of Nehemia as the female Red Viper. She's fantastic! I loved how her and Celaena interacted and how their relationship developed. And now onto the guys. There are two equally swoonworthy men in this book and Sarah J. Maas could write a masterclass on how to make love triangles believable because seriously, I can't make up my mind. I have my leanings but I will never reveal them. Celaena has great banter with both of them. There is Chaol, the Captain of the Guard and Celaena's tutor. He and Celaena really seem to be so similar and he too is a warrior with a heart of gold. Then there is Dorian, the Prince of Adarlan. Dorian is like the stereotypical image of Prince Charming but it works oh so well. He has the same giddy effervescence as Celaena and with him, it was contagious. And then there is the bad guys. A host of creepy and malicious fighters Celaena is competing against, and the nefarious members of the court including the king! Every character in this book was well-rounded and interesting making to easy to be invested in their story.

The interesting thing about Throne of Glass is how the world of the series took a very different turn. For me The Assassin's Blade was a character-driven story, it was the Celaena Sardothian origin story. Throne of Glass is the Throne of Glass series' origin story. I know that sounds obvious to say but reading the novellas first you notice a real shift in tone. This book set the stage to where the series will develop. It introduced our suspected villain, or hero, and our mentor. This book fit more of the fantasy tropes then the novellas. It also had more magic, which caught me a little off guard (in a good way). The magic in this world was really creative. I'm still not entirely sure what is happening but that is part of what makes the magic of this world so good.

But another great thing about this book was the plot. I have already said that it fits into some fantasy tropes. It had definite "sword and sorcery" vibes. The magic combined with action and adventure was a perfect escape into a compelling and fantastical world. But it also had a dose of political intrigue. The odious king who is oppressing and conquering nations, including that of our heroine's homeland and a secret network of rebels that we only just begin to lean about. There was even a splash of mystery thrown in. One mystery was specific to this book, which wasn't very complex but was still enjoyable. But more than one mystery and twist is just in the forming stages. I have so many theories but I am incredibly excited to see how everything develops.

My one criticism is the pacing. While it did follow the standard pattern of rising action leading up to a climax followed by some falling action, there were still some issues for me. Especially towards the beginning things felt a little slow and stagnant. It just took a little while for things to get interesting. Then things would get interesting and exciting would slow down again. There wasn't a steady and consistent rise in action to me. There were just moments of action peppered throughout the book to keep things interesting until the climax. And the narrative style was a little odd at times. It's told in third-person but it bounces between characters so often. It's nice to get varying perspectives but sometimes it's confusing to remember whose head your inside of. Plus it leads to a fair amount of dramatic irony which I don't always love.

I give Throne of Glass by Sarah J. Maas 9.5 out of 10

It was an interesting and compelling first book in a YA Fantasy series I can't wait to see develop. From the compelling and interesting characters, a unique world, and a thrilling plot.

Have you read Throne of Glass? What did you think? Leave me a comment with your thoughts and HAPPY READING!

Book Review: The Assassin's Blade by Sarah J. Maas

Title: The Assassin's Blade Series: Throne if Glass #0.5 Author: Sarah J. Maas Published: by Bloomsbury Amazon Goodreads Synopsis: Celaena Sardothien is her kingdom’s most feared assassin. Though she works for the powerful and ruthless Assassin’s Guild, Celaena yields to no one and trusts only her fellow killer for hire, Sam. When Celaena's scheming master, Arobynn Hamel, dispatches her on missions that take her from remote islands to hostile deserts, she finds herself acting independently of his wishes—and questioning her own allegiance. Along the way, she makes friends and enemies alike, and discovers that she feels far more for Sam than just friendship. But by defying Arobynn’s orders, Celaena risks unimaginable punishment, and with Sam by her side, he is in danger, too. They will have to risk it all if they hope to escape Arobynn’s clutches—and if they fail, they’ll lose not just a chance at freedom, but their lives . . .  A prequel to Throne of Glass, this collection of five novellas offers readers a deeper look into the history of this cunning assassin and her enthralling—and deadly—world.

I was told this is the best place to start the series and having now read Throne of Glass I understand why. This is the Celaena Sardothian origin story. This is the explanation of how she got to be who she is and where she is mentally and physically as of Throne of Glass. It reads very different to Throne of Glass. This is not a plot driven story. It is a character-driven one. Now don't get me wrong, there are of course some exciting plot threads and plenty of adventure. I mean we are following an assassin on her missions, there are bound to be some action-packed fight scenes. But that's not what this book is about. This book is about how Celaena came to be the person we know her as today. Throughout this book we really get to spend time in her head. Understanding her strengths, her weaknesses, and her motivations. This is how Celaena Sardothian became the person we know and love.

And love Celaena I do! I'm not sure how I would feel about her had I started with Throne of Glass. She is very different in that book than she is in this one. This is the book where you get to experience her Hero's Journey and watch her character arc progression. She's not your average badass female heroine. Well she is, and she isn't. Yes she is an incredibly skilled fighter but not quite a hardened warrior. Celaena is an assassin with a heart of gold. She often kills with precision and without question but deep down she cares for others. She's vain and cocky but is willing to help those not as adept as her. She's snarky and disgruntled but she's also effervescent and sweet. She is a giant ball of contradictions and that is what is so great about her. She's complex and interesting.

Usually I don't like short stories or novellas. I like the ability to spend an extended period of time with the character and the world. I am never really satisfied with that when it comes to short stories. But what I liked about The Assassin's Blade was that while each book had a distinct plot and ending, each one built on the previous one to read as a cohesive larger story. Even if you don't like novellas or short stories this book, the bind up, is worth a read.

In each of the novellas we get to go on missions with Celaena. The Assassin and the Pirate Lord was really just an introduction. We meet Celaena and Sam, we see how they are tough as nails with a heart of gold. The Assassin and the Healer is the shortest and probably the most character driven of the five, it communicates the killing machine with a heart of gold contradiction that I love about Celaena. The Assassin and the Desert was my favorite. There were some fantastic fight scenes but it also had great secondary characters. It was the one which most showed Celaena's weaknesses and why she's interacts with others the way she does. The Assassin and the Underworld had the most political intrigue and the most world-building. In this one for the first time you got to stay in Rifthold and see the situation in Adarlan. The Assassin and the Empire had the most feels. This is the one which taught us how Celaena got to be in the Endovier Salt Mines and created some still unresolved questions that I'm hoping get revealed in later books. Each of the novellas were different and distinct. Each was full of action and intrigue and were a great introduction into the world of Throne of Glass. A world I can't wait to further explore.

I give The Assassin's Blade by Sarah J. Maas a 9 out of 10

This book is a great introduction to an interesting and compelling world with complex and enjoyable characters and lots of action. If you are like me and one of the last people in the blogosphere who has not yet read this series, start with The Assassin's Blade. If you had read this series and enjoy it, read the novellas. They are essential to understanding Celaena and this world.

Have you read The Assassin's Blade? What did you think? Leave me a comment with your thoughts. Thanks for stopping by and HAPPY READING!

Book Review: Mistborn by Brandon Sanderson

Title: Mistborn: The Final Empire Series: Mistborn #1 Author: Brandon Sanderson Published: 2006 by Tor Books (Macmillan) Amazon Goodreads Synopsis: In a world where ash falls from the sky, and mist dominates the night, an evil cloaks the land and stifles all life. The future of the empire rests on the shoulders of a troublemaker and his young apprentice. Together, can they fill the world with color once more? In Brandon Sanderson's intriguing tale of love, loss, despair and hope, a new kind of magic enters the stage - Allomancy, a magic of the metals.

This is one of the most highly recommended books I have ever come across. It is almost impossible ti find a person who has read this book who thinks "meh, it's alright." This book is beloved! So many book blogger friends have recommended this series. Having read my first Brandon Sanderson recently (Steelheart) and being completely blown away by the world, characters, and plot on top of being recommended it so many times I caved and decided to read it and my adult book(s) for High Fantasy month.

This book was not at all a disappointment. I saw almost instantly why everyone loves this series. I am incapable of describing or explaining exactly why this book is so fantastic. I wouldn't be able to do it justice and that's not fair to you or this book. It is without a doubt one of the most creative and enthralling books that I have read.

The world of Mistborn is both frustratingly complicated and entertainingly complex. From the history and mythology to the magical system I spent a lot time being equal parts blown away by how cool and badass Allomancy is and confused by how complex it was. What I really liked about Allomancy is that usually in Fantasy novels the magical system is either something internal like being able to do spells or something external like being able to control the elements but with Allomancy it was both. To do Allomancy not only do have to have the innate or inherited ability but you also had to have the physical metals to burn. It combined both an internal and external ability. I'm always searching for a unique magical system and I have found it here in Mistborn.

But I have also found some amazing characters. I was instantly attached to Vin and her strength but also her vulnerability. Throughout the novel she developed into an amazing and truly kickass female character. I also fell instantly in love with Elend Venture. He was wry, anti-social, and snarky but with a heart of gold. Vin said it best when she described him as "a bit annoying in a pleasant sort of way." Seriously this ship! It it my new favorite OTP (fingers crossed). I love the banter between the two of them and how they seem like total opposites but they work so well together. But I would be completely remiss in this review if I didn't mention Kelsier. Not only was he this badass Allomancer who continued to impress me with his ability to fight but his determination and strong leadership were easy to root for. And those three are just the tip of the iceberg. The book is full of interesting and complex characters that were so entertaining to read about and you grew so attached to in such a short spa of time. That is the brilliance of Brandon Sanderson and his characters.

Finally the plot of this book is exactly what I adore in High Fantasy. As a fan of the genre I can usually categorize or even pigeonhole books into one subgenre but the best kinds of books defy all of that. Mistborn is one of those books. Of course it had thrilling action scenes with allomantic battles that had me enthralled and entertained with so much magic and amazing fantastical elements (see section on Allomancy). But it was also full of mystery. There were mind-blowing twists that caught me completely off guard and even some revelations that I was able to solve around the same time as the characters, which are both my favorite type of mysteries and revelations in the books I read. And it had political intrigue with characters who were plotting and scheming for themselves and the betterment of others. And don't get me started on the heart-wrenching feels. Everything throughout the book built to something truly amazing. Every time I thought it couldn't get any crazier, I was proven wrong. Mistborn kept me entertained and surprised to the very last page.

I give Mistborn by Brandon Sanderson a 10 out of 10

Mistborn is a must read for Fantasy fans! It is A Song of Ice and Fire with less death and debauchery. It is unique and entertaining with a magical system unlike anything else, fantastic characters you can't help but love, and an amazing plot full of action, mystery, and political intrigue. I have fallen for the series and I am officially declaring my allegiance to the Sanderson Army!

Have you read Mistborn? What did you think? Leave me a comment with your thoughts. Thanks for stopping by and HAPPY READING!

Feature and Follow Friday #40

A weekly meme hosted by Alison Can Read & Parajunkee's View

How it Works: 

The Feature & Follow is hosted by TWO hosts, Parajunkee of Parajunkee's View and Alison of Alison Can Read. Each host will have their own Feature Blog and this way it'll allow us to show off more new blogs!

How does this work? First you visit the blogs of our illustrious hosts and leave your name on the post using using the linky tools, then you create a post on your own blog that links back to this post (easiest way is to just grab the code under the #FF picture and put it in your post) and then you visit as many blogs as you can and tell them "hi" in their comments (on the post that has the #FF image). You follow them, they follow you. Win. Win. Just make sure to follow back if someone follows you!

What sets this Hop apart from others, is our Feature. Each week we will showcase a Featured Blogger, from all different genres and areas. Find out below. Just remember it is required, if you participate, to follow our Features and you must follow the hosts (Parajunkee & Alison Can Read) as a courtesy. How do you follow someone? Well, if you have a preference, state it in your #FF post. A lot of blogs are transitioning to Wordpress in which they do not have the luxury of GFC, so an RSS subscription is appreciated or if you choose an email subscription. If you don't have GFC please state in your post how you would like to be followed.

This Week's Question: 

Are you also a writer and what genre or did you ever consider writing?

This Week's Answer: 

So I wouldn't call myself a writer by any stretch of the work. I have very little interest in being published or having anyone read anything I write but I do enjoy the actual practice of creating stories. I do consider myself a creative thinker and have had so many ideas for books circulating in my head. Last year I took part in NaNoWriMo for the first time and I really enjoyed it. It was nice to put one of those ideas that was just an idea into reality. And while I didn't actually finish the book, I did write the 50,000 words. The book was sort of a Cozy Mystery. I'm considering doing NaNo again this year and either finishing this book or do a different one. I've had an idea for an NA Contemp running through my head a lot lately so maybe I'll get it out of my brain by working on it.

How about you? Are you a writer or do you want to be? Leave me a comment with your thoughts.

 And remember this is a blog hop so take a look around and if you like what you see give me a follow and leave me a comment so I can follow back. I am indifferent to the manner in which you follow so pick your poison: GFC, Bloglovin, and/or Twitter. I'm also on YouTube now so you can check me out HERE and subscribe! I've been posting videos every Friday!

Thanks for dropping by, Happy FF and HAPPY READING!