One of the perks of having a blog is that I often get offers of books to read for review. Recently I said yes to receiving a book that intrigued me – The Honey Tree by Jo Sparkes. The description on the jacket of the Continue reading →
I am a fan of a lot of authors who write in a lot of different genres. When I find one that I enjoy and that I actually know in person I like to share the love when they write a new book. Such is Continue reading →
It’s time for another book review here on It’s Just Life. I am behind on reading this year but never fear – I will catch back up soon to my usual reading rate. It’s just been a busy year so far for me and reading Continue reading →
If you are looking for a true crime story to read you will definitely want to check out Black and Blue by Minnesota writer Frank F. Weber. This book really got my attention and once I started reading I absolutely did not want to put Continue reading →
Author Cheryl Stritzel McCarthy is an extremely talented journalist whose work appears in The Wall Street Journal, Chicago Tribune and other newspapers and websites. Her recent memoir, Many Hands Make Light Work, is a wonderful addition to the genre and I found it to be Continue reading →
I absolutely love to share new authors with my readers and when those authors are “virtual friends” from the blogosphere it makes it even better. I have shared a bit from Miranda Gargasz before as she has already published several books but today I am Continue reading →
Welcome to It’s Just Life- Finding the Extraordinary in the Ordinary where plays on words are the norm and where authors are held in highest esteem. Today I am thrilled to share one of my North Iowa Blogger friends, Jennifer K. Schmitt. Jen has recently Continue reading →
Nothing, and I mean nothing, feels as good as a hug. Sean Dietrich This morning I woke up and did my usual routine of reading emails, blog comments, blogs and of course catching up with my pal Sean Dietrich. His words always inspire Continue reading →
I love a good book and when I find one that I think is one to pass along I am happy to share. I was recently given a review copy of Bascomville by Mark A. Calde. How I have never heard of this author is beyond Continue reading →
The internet is a wonderful and marvelous place and I have found so many amazing people because of my blogging career. Yes, it is a career. Even if it is not a huge money maker for me it is what I love doing and what Continue reading →
