Once Upon a Time in the Weird West by Langley Hyde , Astrid Amara , Ginn Hale , Nicole Kimberling , C.S. Poe, Lex Chase , Venona Keyes , Tali Spence Scattered Thoughts and Rogue Words is happy to have Venona Keyes here today to talk about her short story and the inspiration behind it… Continue reading Venona Keys Talks Inspiration, Short Stories and the Anthology ‘Once Upon a Time in the Weird West’ (Dreamspinner Press guest post and giveaway)
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Scattered Thoughts and Rogue Words Best of 2015
From Books, Audiobooks to Book Covers Its Scattered Thoughts and Rogue Words Best of 2015 Happy New Year! Looking back over 2015 I’m amazed at all the changes here and marvelous tales that came to our door. I’m thinking about the new reviewers we’ve added, all the wonderful books we’ve read, new authors we’ve discovered, and… Continue reading Scattered Thoughts and Rogue Words Best of 2015
A BJ Review: Charmed and Dangerous: Ten Tales of Gay Paranormal Romance and Urban Fantasy – authors Jordan Castillo Price, Rhys Ford, Ginn Hale, KJ Charles, Nicole Kimberling, Jordan L. Hawk, Astrid Amara, Andrea Speed, Lou Harper, Charlie Cochet
Take a cauldron full of magic, add a pinch of humor, a dash of snark and a huge dollop of m/m goodness, and what do you get? Charmed and Dangerous: Ten Tales of Gay Paranormal Romance and Urban Fantasy. This all-new collection is packed with arcane action and intrigue, and every story will whisk you… Continue reading A BJ Review: Charmed and Dangerous: Ten Tales of Gay Paranormal Romance and Urban Fantasy – authors Jordan Castillo Price, Rhys Ford, Ginn Hale, KJ Charles, Nicole Kimberling, Jordan L. Hawk, Astrid Amara, Andrea Speed, Lou Harper, Charlie Cochet
ScatteredThoughts Summary of Reviews for November 2013
November really was such an extraordinary month for books. It almost makes me giddy with joy. I can’t remember when I last had more 5 and 4 star rated books as I have had this month. And their genres and plots ran the spectrum, from contemporary fiction to what I might best describe as fantasy… Continue reading ScatteredThoughts Summary of Reviews for November 2013
Review: Sweet and Sour by Astrid Amara
Rating: 5 out of 5 stars Miles Piekus should be the happiest man around. He has just finished a renovation of the family deli, Piekus Pickles, he bought from his parents and his shop is more successful than ever. Miles has started a catering business and expanded the vegetarian selection in his Kosher deli. He… Continue reading Review: Sweet and Sour by Astrid Amara
Time to give Thanks and the Week Ahead in Reviews
This is Thanksgiving week for those of us in the United States and for Americans abroad. It is a holiday associated with family and friends, get togethers and dinners surrounded by those we love. Traditionally it is also a time we give thanks for the things we have, from health and happiness to work and… Continue reading Time to give Thanks and the Week Ahead in Reviews
Scattered Thoughts Summary of Reviews for August 2013
August 2013 Review and Blog Summary: 5 Star Rating: Fifty Fifty Chances Are (Chances Are #3) by Lee Brazil, contemporary Ghost of a Chance (Chances Are #4) by Lee Brazil, contemporary Wicked Guidance (Wicked’s Way #4) by Havan Fellows, contemporary Wicked Incarcerations (Wicked’s Way #3) by Havan Fellows contemporary 4 to 4.75 Star Rating: Chances… Continue reading Scattered Thoughts Summary of Reviews for August 2013
Review: Demolished by Astrid Amara
Rating: 4 stars out of 5 When Calvin Quarry meets up with his anonymous hookup, he is startled and upset to find out that the man is none other than Felix Bracks. Felix Bracks was responsible for the death of Calvin’s closest friend in high school and several of their classmates. Calvin flees from the encounter, horrified.… Continue reading Review: Demolished by Astrid Amara
Martin Luther King, Jr., I Had A Dream speech, and This Coming Week In Reviews
It’s the 50th anniversary of Martin Luther King’s speech on Wednesday and yesterday tens of thousands of people gathered to commemorate that momentous occassion and to remind the world that his dream still needs to be fulfilled. Racism still exists and we as a nation still have such a long way to go for… Continue reading Martin Luther King, Jr., I Had A Dream speech, and This Coming Week In Reviews
Scattered Thoughts and Rogue Words Book Wishes for 2013 – Authors, are you Listening?
Scattered Thoughts and Rogue Words Book Wishes for 2013: While everyone has been busy making New Year’s resolutions, I have been thinking about what I would wish for 2013 in books. Turns out I have quite a few wishes, some I would like to share in hopes they reach an author’s ear or more….. ❋I… Continue reading Scattered Thoughts and Rogue Words Book Wishes for 2013 – Authors, are you Listening?