Lately I’ve found myself pondering how an author can claim that their protagonist is a “alpha male” when in reality, they are more “beta” because of all their underlying issues. Like most, I love a good tortured hero but recently they seem to be a dime a dozen. If I have to read about one […]

This used to happen to me fairly regularly back-in-the-day before I started blogging and discovered tools like GoodReads. Back when I made my decision based solely on the cover, back blurb and the editorial reviews on the first page. My trips to the bookstore used to be pretty random, I’d browse for hours enjoying the […]

I’ve experienced my fair share of book disappointment; it’s inevitable when you read 100+ novels a year. However, I can’t seem to remember a single instance where I failed to enjoy a book that was recommended to me by a friend. Maybe I haven’t had enough coffee yet…

I can understand a publisher requesting that you post a negative review after the initial release hype dies down, especially if you received an advanced copy as part of a tour. You do have a right to your opinions but I also get the publisher’s perspective. The first few weeks after a novel goes on […]