Category Archives: Book Review

Book Reviews: Twelfth Sun & The Graveyard Book+Six Train Giveaway

Posted on December 9, 2013 by Kourtney

Ms. Clair has a knack for creating characters you enjoy hanging out with in Twelfth Sun. You find yourself giggling, laughing and groaning at their shenanigans. Cassidy and Elijah are not just gifted with amazing names and the looks to … Continue reading →

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The time keeper: Book Review

Posted on October 24, 2013 by Kourtney

If you only have time to read one more book in 2013, READ THIS BOOK! Beautifully written. Poignant. Life changing. One of my favorite lines from the book is “A heart weighs more when it splits in two; it crashes … Continue reading →

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If Bread Could Rise to the Occasion and Dance of Souls Book Reviews

Posted on September 23, 2013 by Kourtney

Traveling is a great time to catch up on reading. I was at CT Fiction Fest this weekend so I bring you two more book reviews.   If Bread Could Rise to the Occasion Paige Shelton has done it again! … Continue reading →

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The Seneca Scourge and Double Whammy Book Reviews

Posted on September 19, 2013 by Kourtney

Big apology to Carrie Rubin for how long it took me to read her book–I was drowning in book launch stuff for most of this year. Once I started it, it was a very quick read. The Seneca Scourge The … Continue reading →

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Book Review: The Murderer’s Daughters

Posted on April 4, 2013 by Kourtney

Randy Susan Meyers‘ The Murderer’s Daughters has been on my to read shelf since 2010. That’s a crime because this book is so beautifully written. I savored it on my train rides to and from the city in February and March. Finishing … Continue reading →

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Book Review: What To Do Before Your Book Launch

Posted on March 21, 2013 by Kourtney

I’m a fan of Randy Susan Meyers. Ever since I heard her speak at the 2010 Backspace Conference. Here first novel, The Murderer’s Daughters, is exquisite. I’m 100 pages in and I can’t wait to get back to it. So … Continue reading →

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Book Review: A Killer Maize by Paige Shelton

Posted on February 15, 2013 by Kourtney

In Paige Shelton’s 4th book in The Farmers’ Market Mystery series, A Killer Maize, jam-maker Becca Robbins heads to the Swayton County Fall Festival to sell her jams beside carnival rides and corn dog vendors. The fair has less than stellar … Continue reading →

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Market or Die: Integrated Marketing Plan Advice for Writers: Book Review

Posted on February 8, 2013 by Kourtney

I finished the third book in Jennifer Fusco’s Market of Die installment last night, Market or Die: Integrated Marketing Plan Advice for Writers. I would advise every self-publishing author to pick up a copy. Jen builds upon what you learned in … Continue reading →

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Market or Die 2: Book Review

Posted on January 4, 2013 by Kourtney

I devoured Jennifer Fusco’s second book in her Market or Die series in a couple days. This book leverages the work you did with her first book on author branding and discusses how to use the power of your brand. … Continue reading →

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Market or Die: Book Review

Posted on December 28, 2012 by Kourtney

As someone planning to self-publish in the spring, I’ve been doing lots of research. Including marketing and brand building. Yes, I have this blog, Facebook, Twitter, and a website. Did I have a brand statement? Uh no. So I dove … Continue reading →

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