A few weeks ago, I finished reading Stonebridge by Linda Griffin. I won this novel with a Gothic feel earlier this year in a Goodreads Giveaway. I have mixed feelings about this book. An Intro To This Gothic Novel Even though it’s set in 1958-1959, this book has a very Gothic feel to it. I…… Continue reading Stonebridge: Gothic Mixed With Some Other Odd Elements (4 Stars)
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Scarlet at Crystal River: Ghosts of Children (3.5 Stars)
I recently finished reading Scarlet at Crystal River by Randy Overbeck. I won this book in a Goodreads Giveaway late last year. It is part of a series. Our main character, Darrell, sees ghosts. They reach out to him so he can solve their murders. In this book, Darrell has just gotten married. He’s honeymooning…… Continue reading Scarlet at Crystal River: Ghosts of Children (3.5 Stars)
The Not So Haunted House: First Sentence Writing Prompt
I’ve recently started teaching a student online in a first-sentence writing prompts class. Each week, there’s a genre. Then I have a list of 100 first sentences, which may or may not easily apply to that genre. The student picks a number, and that’s the prompt that we go with for the class. Then we…… Continue reading The Not So Haunted House: First Sentence Writing Prompt
What Happened at Hawthorne House: Orphanage Bullying (3 Stars)
If you’re looking for a mean girls to the extreme set-up, you may want to read What Happened at Hawthorne House by Hadassah Shiradski. This is the story of some girls who are around 10 years old. They engage in bullying to one-up each other to win the “queen” spot in their game. The “queen”…… Continue reading What Happened at Hawthorne House: Orphanage Bullying (3 Stars)
40 Things About Shilo Dawn You May Not Know
In November, I did a post about how my life wasn’t where I expected it to be at 40. I thought I’d do a little more lighthearted 40 post. Here are 40 things you may not know about me, Shilo Dawn Goodson. For fun, keep track of how many facts you know about me. You…… Continue reading 40 Things About Shilo Dawn You May Not Know
I Hate Sarah Smith: Not a Writing Contest Winner
Recently, I entered a flash fiction writing contest. It needed to be 200 words or less and include a twist. Mine was cutting it close at 193 words. When I entered my story, “I Hate Sarah Smith,” the contest through Fusilli Writing was free. It was the last free contest for the company, and they…… Continue reading I Hate Sarah Smith: Not a Writing Contest Winner