Month: August 2016

— Book Review, Fiction, Mystery, Review —

Book Review: ‘Candidate for Murder: A Mac Faraday Mystery’, by Lauren Carr

August 25, 2016
Book Review on Sahar's Blog

About the Author Lauren Carr is the international best-selling author of the Mac Faraday, Lovers in Crime, and Thorny Rose Mysteries. The twelfth installment in the Mac Faraday Mystery series, Candidate for Murder will be released June 2016. Lauren is a popular speaker who has made appearances at schools, youth groups, and on author panels… Read More Book Review: ‘Candidate for Murder: A Mac Faraday Mystery’, by Lauren Carr

— Book Review, Fiction, Mystery, Review —

Book Review: ‘The Wish Rider’, by Barbara Casey

August 18, 2016
Book Review on Sahar's Blog

About the Author Originally from Carrollton, Illinois, author/agent/publisher Barbara Casey attended the University of North Carolina, N.C. State University, and N.C. Wesleyan College where she received a BA degree, summa cum laude, with a double major in English and history. In 1978 she left her position as Director of Public Relations and Vice President of… Read More Book Review: ‘The Wish Rider’, by Barbara Casey

— Blogging, Community, Community Building —

Mutual Support and Assistance in the Book Blogging World: My First Bloggiesta Experience

August 16, 2016

I spent a large chunk of last weekend working on a list of blogging related tasks as part of Bloggiesta. Every couple of months, the website hosts an event during which a group of book bloggers take on certain tasks and complete them during a set number of days. Lists are posted on the website,… Read More Mutual Support and Assistance in the Book Blogging World: My First Bloggiesta Experience

— Community, Community Building, NaNoWriMo, Writing —

Did I Win? Some Thoughts on NaNoWriMo 2014

August 16, 2016

NaNoWriMo 2014 came to a close on 30 November, but I was lucky enough to reach the goal a couple of days before. Although I don’t know if all of them will make the final cut, I managed to write over 50,000 words of the sequel to the Spirit Within Club. I had discussed at… Read More Did I Win? Some Thoughts on NaNoWriMo 2014

— Community Building —

Modern Gaming Thrives On Communities & Friendships

August 16, 2016

By Larry Shnyder Recently I’ve been thinking a lot about just how much my life has changed with regard to personal entertainment. I’ve never been too much of a “gamer,” per se, but when I did play video games I usually did so alone. There’s nothing wrong with that, of course. I always saw it… Read More Modern Gaming Thrives On Communities & Friendships

— Book Review, Fiction, Review, Women's Fiction —

Book Review: ‘Freshly Brewed’, by Pamela Ford

August 11, 2016
Book Review on Sahar's Blog

About the Author Pamela Ford is the award-winning author of contemporary and historical romance. She grew up watching old movies, blissfully sighing over the romance; and reading sci-fi and adventure novels, vicariously living the action. The combination probably explains why the books she writes are romantic, happily-ever-afters with plenty of plot – and often lots… Read More Book Review: ‘Freshly Brewed’, by Pamela Ford

— Book Recommendation, Book Review, Fiction, Review, Young Adult —

Book Recommendation: ‘Life Unaware’, by Cole Gibsen

August 7, 2016
Sahar's Book Recommendation

Happy Sunday! As you ready yourself for another great week, are you wondering what book to take along with you on your commute? Take a peek at this week’s recommended commute companion! ‘Life Unaware’, by Cole Gibsen Review here. Purchase here. Author website here. Synopsis: Regan Flay has been talking about you. Regan Flay is… Read More Book Recommendation: ‘Life Unaware’, by Cole Gibsen

— Blog Review, Blogging, College Life, Fashion, Lifestyle, Review —

Blog Review: ‘Texas Sweet Tea’ by Sarah Morrison

August 6, 2016
Blog Review on Sahar's Blog

Name: Sarah Morrison Blog Reviewed: Texas Sweet Tea Her favourite post: http://texasweettea.blogspot.com/2015/10/what-dressing-like-sorority-girl-has.html There is something definitely sweet about the look on Sarah’s blog, Texas Sweet Tea, straight from the moment you land on her home page.  The palette is both feminine and unique—where most bloggers choose pink and gold, Sarah went with a couple of… Read More Blog Review: ‘Texas Sweet Tea’ by Sarah Morrison

— Book Review, Fiction, Mystery —

Book Review: Shadow of Your Smile by Mary Higgins Clark

August 4, 2016
Book Reviews on Sahar's Blog

I have been a fan of Mary Higgins Clark for many years now, and a new book release is always cause for celebration. In Shadow of Your Smile, her newest one, Mary Higgins Clark manages yet again to flawlessly weave a story that will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very… Read More Book Review: Shadow of Your Smile by Mary Higgins Clark

— Book Review, Fiction, Review, Women's Fiction —

Book Review: ‘OverEasy’, by Pamela Ford

August 4, 2016
Book Review on Sahar's Blog

About the Author Pamela Ford is the award-winning author of contemporary and historical romance. She grew up watching old movies, blissfully sighing over the romance; and reading sci-fi and adventure novels, vicariously living the action. The combination probably explains why the books she writes are romantic, happily-ever-afters with plenty of plot – and often lots… Read More Book Review: ‘OverEasy’, by Pamela Ford