Category Archives: Book review from writer’s perspective

Terri Blackstone Writes True to Life in Her Novel Intervention

Posted on May 18, 2011 by

Intervention byTerri Blackstone is the kind of Christian Fiction a non-believer would find riveting.  The Covington Family has a crisis—eighteen year old Emily is an addict. The book opens with an intervention. As a writer, my mind is asking the … Continue reading →

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Her Moles Fade to Beauty

Posted on March 15, 2011 by

Lev the Russian immigrant is riding the train to his new home in England. Next to him is seated a woman who is described as having a mole flecked face. Instantly my mind sees a snapshot of eastern European peasant … Continue reading →

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Quilting a Theme Into Your Novel

Posted on March 2, 2011 by

Authors usually craft a story with a theme in mind.  Objects can represent theme and drive the plot as I found in Lily of The Field by Rose Ross Zediker. Rose made quilting and one particular quilt the center of … Continue reading →

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A Writer’s View of Always the Baker Never the Bride

Posted on February 25, 2011 by

  Always the Baker Never the Bride by Sandra Bricker is a delicious read.  Between each chapter of this novel are recipes, wedding and party tips, menus and invitations. So fun! Gives the book a you are there feel. I … Continue reading →

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