Amanda has discovered some hidden gems during her first year of home ownership.
I only have one bad thing to say about the new comic Heathen and that is that there are only four issues out as of this writing (August 2016) so I can’t go on a massive binge. I heart this comic with every cell of my heart. Crazed raving ahead. Heathen is about a Viking woman named Aydis who is exiled after she is caught kissing another woman. Aydis is fearless, determined, and deeply sympathetic … Continue reading Heathen #1 by Natasha Alterici
Mind the Gap is a comic whose first issue I’ve had for awhile, but just never got around to reading it for whatever reason. The series was on hiatus for about a year, but according the the creator’s Twitter, he’s back in action! Which means readers have plenty of time to catch up. Ellis, the heroine, was brutally attacked for reasons that are a mystery. The attack lands her in a coma, but her spirit … Continue reading Mind the Gap #1 by Jim McCann
NB: Sometimes you just need to work out your frustrations with writing an F-grade, and Rhode Red did just that! Not to be confused with RedHeadedGirl in Boston, Rhode is a redheaded feminist in Providence. She works in business (aka trade) publishing by day, reads romances and SFF by night, buys more art than her house can hold and grows vast quantities of flowers. “I’ve tried not to keep this film in my mind, and … Continue reading Guest Movie Review: Maudie
I interview Sherry Thomas about her upcoming book, A Conspiracy in Belgravia, the second book in her Charlotte Holmes series. We discuss where Ms. Holmes is going, how the cover art for this book changed, and we talk about what happens in the story – but don’t worry, there are no spoilers. We also discuss the world that’s been created around Charlotte, and we talk about Sherry’s theory as to why Sherlock Holmes is a … Continue reading 262. A Conspiracy in Belgravia: An Interview with Sherry Thomas
RECOMMENDED: You’re Never Weird on the Internet (Almost) by Felicia Day is $1.99! This is a Kindle Daily Deal, but isn’t being price-matched just yet. Carrie gave this one a B:
On the whole, I enjoyed this book. I read parts of it out loud, laughing, to my husband. I giggled frequently. I read the whole thing in a few hours. It’s a fun read with some very important things to say – take care of yourself, treat your mental health as seriously at you treat your physical health, don’t be afraid to make mistakes, and embrace your own weirdness and creativity. As a quick, light read, this is great.
This guest review from S.M. Lundberg is a perfect tie in to our recent guest rant on academic heroine, as the heroine works in a STEM field! S.M.’s a recovering journalist turned tech support and hobby writer. She got started with romance novels as a teenager, sneaking paperbacks in and out of her mom’s closet (sorry, Mom). Now she proudly reads romance novels while enjoying a happily ever after with her husband and four kids (she … Continue reading Guest Review: Remedial Rocket Science by Susanna Nix
It’s the last Wednesday in August. How did we get here? Is summer over yet? Please, let it be over! We hope you’ve been having a good week or at least been enjoying a good book or two. … I’m over at the Barnes & Noble blog recommending some great Beta heroes across a variety of romance subgenres. How many have you read on the list? … Redheadedgirl is arranging her UK travels and wants … Continue reading Links: Cat Sitting, Adult Toys, Beta Heroes
