The Book Pusher: February Mini Book Reviews

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THE FEEDSTORE CHRONICLES Travis Erwin: Fictionalized Memoir

With a wry, perfectly pitched voice, Erwin entertains with a fictionalized memoir that opens a window into the adolescent male mind. Venture in if you want a rollicking read.

THE FIERY CROSS Diana Gabaldon: Historical fiction with a touch of time travel

In Diana Gabaldon's fifth Outlander Series book, she continues to weave history with fiction with her amazing skill. Her spellbinding story of Jamie, Claire and their family will keep you reading late into the night.

THE WINTER SEA Susanna Kearsley: Historical Romance

 All of Kearsley's considerable skill has brought both the contemporary and historical stories to vivid life. The twist at the end will leave you breathless and cheering. (Be sure to read before The Firebird.)

SWEET SOUTHERN HEARTS Susan Schild: Women's Fiction

As always, Schild has concocted a raucous ride in Willow Hill with babies, adventurous ladies, and more besides. Her third Willow Hill story is as sweet and sassy as only Southern women can be.

Here's some sources of great Women's Fiction, the genre I love so much:

WFWA Goodreads shelf

WF Writers Association Pinterest Boards

By the way, HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY!

IWSG: How has being a writer changed your experience as a reader?

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Insecure Writers Support Group

Purpose: To share and encourage. Writers can express doubts and concerns without fear of appearing foolish or weak. Those who have been through the fire can offer assistance and guidance. It’s a safe haven for insecure writers of all kinds!

Our Co-Sponsor's this month are:
Misha Gericke
LK Hill
Juneta Key
Joylene Buter



How has being a writer changed your experience as a reader?

Short Answer: It's changed how I read every word.

Long Answer: Truly, I look at all the word choices, the structure, the themes, the plotting, etc. But more than all of that, I have to say, the first and most important thing I read for is characterization. If the characters don't ring true, act like real people, I don't review the book. Learning how to create characters is key for writers.

Creating relatable characters is a key skill. What's your favorite tip?

Edited to add: Finally, I feel well enough to actually be back in the swing of IWSG and promoting our mutual blog hop. It's been a long winter already. Let's just say, I'm happy to be back among the community. Let's rock the words we need to write, y'all!

Might be John and I a few (a lot) of years and added pounds ago.

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Next Time: January's Mini Book Reviews