Dragons are nearing extinction, enemies are closing in, and Bridgehaven needs its knights. I'm joining the Goddess Fish Promotions Review Tour with my 5-star review of The Last Rift Dragon by Shami Stovall, an immersive YA fantasy filled with inventive magic, loyal friendships, humor, treachery, and unforgettable dragons.
A Dangerous Crossing by Jane Mitchell is a powerful and thought-provoking middle grade novel following a 13-year-old Syrian boy forced to flee his home in search of safety. Read my 4.5-star review as part of The Write Reads blog tour.
Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo celebrate grandparents in all their wonderful variety in My Grandma and Grandpa Rock!, a colorful, toe-tapping picture book that's especially fun to read aloud with the littles.
A wedding is approaching, the food sounds delicious, and the suspects keep multiplying. The Carrot Marmalade Murder by Meg Benjamin is a character-driven Colorado cozy with clever red herrings, plenty of small-town charm, and a final reveal that caught me completely by surprise.
Grandpa Day by Perry Solomon blends practical guidance with personal family stories to explore intentional grandparenting, meaningful connections, and the importance of passing wisdom to the next generation. A warm, thoughtful read not only for grandfathers, but for anyone invested in the lives of younger generations.
Discover The Call to Authorship by Tim W. Lindsay, a practical 10-step guide for aspiring nonfiction authors ready to move from idea to writing, publishing, and promoting a book with purpose.