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Book Review: The Blackbird Season by Kate Moretti

by Leah | Nov 5, 2017 | Book Reviews, Notebook

I received a galley copy of this book from the publisher for review. This review was originally published on Bookreporter.com. Kate Moretti’s fifth novel, THE BLACKBIRD SEASON, will keep you up late flipping pages propelled to find out what happened. It is eerie and...

National Brush Day and National Authors’ Day

by Leah | Nov 1, 2017 | Notebook

November first is a big day of celebration! I’m giving a nod to National Brush Day in honor of Amy York who discovers a few things because of her frequent teeth brushing. Of course, the day is probably designed by dentists for the day after all that Halloween...

Goodreads Choice Awards – Round One is Open

by Leah | Oct 31, 2017 | Notebook

It’s that Goodreads Choice Awards time of year again! And it’s exciting to have a book that was published this year. I’m asking for your help. Please consider voting for Forks, Knives, and Spoons in the Best Debut category. Pretty sure it’s a...

Meet Author Sandi Ward – The Astonishing Thing

by Leah | Oct 30, 2017 | Author Profiles, Notebook

I’m so happy to share my interview with fellow 17Scribes debut author, Sandi Ward. She’s a generous, kind, and spirited woman. Her new book,The Astonishing Thing, is original and touching and releases on Halloween – preorder today. Where did the idea...

Book Review: Where the Past Begins by Amy Tan

by Leah | Oct 23, 2017 | Book Reviews, Notebook

This review first appeared on the BookReporter but at the end I’ve added a little something I didn’t put in that review. Master storyteller Amy Tan’s new memoir, WHERE THE PAST BEGINS, is a gift to readers and writers alike. She brings us along as she...