This month was all about The Evie Cappelli series. The Spider’s Web was my first published novel, my first experience with a small press, and my first self-published novel after that press collapsed. In addition to excerpts, we’ve also taken a peek at some of the things I’ve learned since then. Additionally, there was a… Continue reading February Wrap Up
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Yarn Review: Faking Tweed
I finally have two more entries in my list of best wool-free yarns, and they're good enough to get their own post! Berocco Remix Light is made entirely of recycled fibers and consists of 30% Nylon, 27% Cotton, 24% Acrylic, 10% Silk, 9% Linen. I believe this is a fingering weight yarn, but it also… Continue reading Yarn Review: Faking Tweed
Knitpicks Mighty Stitch yarn review
By now you probably all know about my undying love for Knitpicks. They are a great source for budget yarn that isn't 100% acrylic, and I love ordering basics from them--things like everyday sock yarn, solid colors, and yarns I need in larger quantities. Their Shine and Comfy lines are two of my top picks… Continue reading Knitpicks Mighty Stitch yarn review
Knitpicks Options Review
I've been wanting to delve into the world of interchangeable knitting needles for a while, but the set I had my eye on is $115 and I seldom see it on sale. So when I saw this set of Knitpicks Options needles on sale for $35 (Regularly $49.00), I decided it was time to give… Continue reading Knitpicks Options Review
Petite Critique: The Vampire Knitting Club
Title: The Vampire Knitting ClubAuthor: Nancy WarrenAge group: AdultGenre: cozy mysterySubgenre: urban fantasyPage count: 219Rating: * * * This book is the first in a cozy mystery series. I'm usually not a fan of "knit lit." As much as I want to read it, I usually find it too sentimental. It doesn't help that it frequently… Continue reading Petite Critique: The Vampire Knitting Club
Review: Boys Don’t Knit (in Public)
Title: Boys Don't Knit (in Public) Author: T.S. Eaton Age group: YA Genre: contemporary Subgenre: general fiction Page count: 272 Rating: * * * * I loved this book. The main character, Ben, is a 17 year old with mild OCD, anxiety, and terrible taste in friends. His loser friends get him into trouble, which… Continue reading Review: Boys Don’t Knit (in Public)
Review: The Price of Meat
Title: The Price of Meat Author: K.J. Charles Genre: horror Subgenre: alt history Page Count: 61 Rating: * * * * This novella is the first I've read from K.J. Charles, but it will not be the last! Johanna Oakly is on a quest to get her beloved Arabella released from an asylum, where her… Continue reading Review: The Price of Meat
Review: Harbinger of Darkness
Disclaimer: I was offered this book in exchange for an honest review. Title: Harbinger of Darkness Author: Richard C. White Genre: fantasy Subgenre: n/a Page Count: 314 Rating: * If you would like to read the amazon blurb for this book, you can find it here. This review does contain minor spoilers. I hate… Continue reading Review: Harbinger of Darkness
Petite Critique: Hungry Demigods
Title: Hungry Demigods Author: Andrea Tang Genre: Adult urban fantasy Subgenre: n/a Length: Short story Rating: * * * * * I don't normally read short stories, let alone review them--especially from authors I'm unfamiliar with, but when I saw Andrea's pitch on Twitter, I knew I had to read it. Immediately. Franco-Chinese-Canadian urban fantasy… Continue reading Petite Critique: Hungry Demigods
Review: The Haunting of Springett Hall
Lucy Tregarrick woke up dead, with no memory of who she is or how she got that way. Now she must solve the mystery of her own death before the evil presence occupying Springett hall ensure she and the other ghosts of the manor never see the light of day--or night--again. My biggest complaint about… Continue reading Review: The Haunting of Springett Hall
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