#67 ~ The Venetian Mask

The Venetian Mask: A Novel by Rosalind Laker Although I purchased The Golden Tulip last year, this is the first novel I’ve read by Rosalind Laker. It tells the story of Marietta, a girl who lost her parents at an early age. Her mother loved her so much that she ensured that her daughter was [...]

An Interview with Lander Marks

On April 20, I had the opportunity to speak with Lander Marks about her new novel, Artist’s Proof. This is her first novel and will be released within the next week. I had a great time talking with her about the novel, but I was most intrigued by a mystery that has very recently discovered [...]

#66 ~ Gilding Lily

Gilding Lily by Tatiana Boncompagni Sometimes getting what you dream about can become a nightmare. At least that is Lily’s experience in this engaging, fun, and fast-paced novel. Gilding Lily tells the story of a young woman from a middle class background who marries into an established, wealthy family in New York City. Her romance [...]

#65 ~ Artist’s Proof

Artist’s Proof: A Twisted Tale of Fakes, Frauds, and Murder by Lander Marks (click here to read Literate Housewife’s exclusive interview) Has a hobby or a passion ever gotten you into a world of trouble? That is definitely what happens in Artist’s proof, a fast-paced novel that takes you with DJ Singer through the world [...]

Spectacular Sunday

Spring is finally here to stay in Southwest Virginia – and you can tell by the storms! All the better for me to have had an interview scheduled with my second author – Lander Marks. Ms. Marks is the author of Artist’s Proof, which is due to be published the first part of May. It [...]

6 Random Things about Me

I was tagged by Meg to write a post about random things. The game is to write down six random things about myself, then tag six others. Lest I put too much thought into this and never meet my challenge, here goes: The first record album I purchased was Michael Jackson‘s Off the Wall. My [...]

A Day of Remembrance

In remembrance of those we lost one year ago on the campus of Virginia Tech. Ross A. Alameddine Christopher James Bishop Brian Roy Bluhm Ryan Christopher Clark Austin Michelle Cloyd Jocelyne Couture-Nowak Kevin P. Granata Matthew Gregory Gwaltney Caitlin Millar Hammaren Jeremy Michael Herbstritt Rachael Elizabeth Hill Emily Jane Hilscher Jarrett Lee Lane Matthew Joseph [...]

Who’s On Your Burn-Out List?

burn·out a fire that is totally destructive of something. fatigue, frustration, or apathy resulting from prolonged stress, overwork, or intense activity. After reading Devourer of Books’ review of Change of Heart, I’m beginning to believe there’s something to the concept of being burnt out on an author’s work. This is especially true when there seems [...]

#64 ~ Devil Water

Devil Water by Anya Seton They say the devil’s water, it ain’t so sweet You don’t have to drink right now But you can dip your feet Every once in a little while “When You Were Young” by The Killers Devil Water tells the story of Charles Radclyffe and his daughter by a secret marriage, [...]