Author Interview: Erin Pavlicek (by Laura Dellosso)

Author Interview: Erin Pavlicek (by Laura Dellosso)

Posted April 8, 2016 / 0 Comments

I am privileged today to have not one, but TWO special guests hanging out on the blog! At the same time even 🙂 Laura Dellosso, with whom I review over at Straight Off The Page, recently had the chance to chat with Bible study author Erin Pavlicek about research, guilt, and […]



Review: Clarina Nichols by Diane Eickhoff

Review: Clarina Nichols by Diane Eickhoff

Posted April 7, 2016 / 3 Comments

About Clarina Nichols • Hardcover: 240 pages • Publisher: Quindaro Press (March 1, 2016) In 1827, when Clarina was a teenager, she remembers, “I had a longing desire to do good.” But America wasn’t ready for an ambitious, intelligent young woman. Clarina was supposed to get married and start a […]


Author Interview (and a Giveaway): Jen Turano & Playing the Part

Author Interview (and a Giveaway): Jen Turano & Playing the Part

Posted April 6, 2016 / 47 Comments

Y’all.  I am overwhelmed by all the great authors who will be stopping by the blog this month – my blogiversary month! YAY! We’ve already visited with three of my faves – Ruth Logan Herne, Pepper Basham, and Cynthia Ruchti – and today JEN TURANO IS HERE! (In case you’re wondering, […]


Review: A Fool and His Monet by Sandra Orchard

Review: A Fool and His Monet by Sandra Orchard

Posted April 5, 2016 / 3 Comments

Sketchy politics and a palette of lies can’t stop Serena Jones from exposing the mastermind behind the daring theft of a priceless work of art Serena Jones has a passion for recovering lost and stolen art–one that’s surpassed only by her zeal to uncover the truth about the art thief […]


Review: Song of Silence by Cynthia Ruchti

Review: Song of Silence by Cynthia Ruchti

Posted April 5, 2016 / 3 Comments

One of the things I enjoy so much about Cynthia Ruchti’s books is her writing voice. It’s graciously down to earth with a dry wit that has me grinning even through tears, laughing even around the lump in my throat, and always always unable to put down the story until I’ve savored every word.


Author Interview (and a Giveaway!): Cynthia Ruchti

Author Interview (and a Giveaway!): Cynthia Ruchti

Posted April 5, 2016 / 66 Comments

Cynthia Ruchti’s books were new to me when I started blogging, but oh my goodness was I missing out! The heart and the humor and the characters captivate me from word one – no matter which book I pick up. Yesterday on Straight Off the Page, my blogging cohort Melissa […]


Top Ten Tuesday: Follow That Bookish Person!

Top Ten Tuesday: Follow That Bookish Person!

Posted April 5, 2016 / 51 Comments

Welcome to another edition of Top Ten Tuesday, hosted as ever by the supercool folks at The Broke and the Bookish. I’m excited about this week’s topic – not only to introduce y’all to some of my very fave bookish people to follow on the interwebs, but also to see who everyone else recommends too!


Review (and a Giveaway!): A Twist of Faith by Pepper D. Basham

Review (and a Giveaway!): A Twist of Faith by Pepper D. Basham

Posted April 4, 2016 / 16 Comments

“Ain’t is not a word.” “Put your ‘ing’ on the ends of words.” “Light is made up of a diphthong, not one long, flat vowel.” “Stand up straight.” “Put away your toothpick.” These are just some of the “bossy’ (per Reese) reminders that Dr. Adelina Roseland passes along to Reese […]



Swooniest Heroes (a conversation with Pepper Basham)

Swooniest Heroes (a conversation with Pepper Basham)

Posted April 2, 2016 / 58 Comments

Heroes.

Just the word brings about images of tall, strong, and swoony men emerging into a story with enough testosterone to encourage a primal growl from the purist of prudes. Okay, so some heroes might encourage more of a quiet sigh as their tenderness, touch of tease, and/or quiet strength wrap around your heart like a constant hug…from nice strong arms.


Celebrating Harlequin Heartwarming

Celebrating Harlequin Heartwarming

Posted April 2, 2016 / 0 Comments

On tour with Prism Book Tours. We’re thrilled about Harlequin Heartwarming books being available in select local US Walmarts! Find out if they’re at a Walmart by you here. Here’s what some Harlequin Heartwarming authors had to say: “I am so excited that Heartwarming books are now available at Walmart, […]


Stay in Touch!

Stay in Touch!

Posted April 2, 2016 / 4 Comments

Hello, dear readers! If you previously followed my blog on the wordpress.com site (as opposed to its current home here on readingismysuperpower.org), it has come to my attention that blog updates & posts may not be getting to you in a timely fashion. Should that be the case for you, […]


First Line Fridays – #1

First Line Fridays – #1

Posted April 1, 2016 / 22 Comments

I’m starting something new … hopefully something fun 🙂 Every week (if I remember), I’ll do a First Line Fridays post and we can all share the first lines of whatever book we’re reading or hanging out with. Today, mine is from Sandra Orchard’s latest mystery – A Fool and His […]


Death Sits Down to Dinner by Tessa Arlen

Death Sits Down to Dinner by Tessa Arlen

Posted April 1, 2016 / 2 Comments

Death Sits Down to Dinner (Lady Montfort Mystery #2) by Tessa Arlen Publication Date: March 29, 2016 Minotaur Books Hardcover & Ebook; 320 Pages Genre: Historical Mystery   Filled with deceptions both real and imagined, Death Sits Down to Dinner is a delightful Edwardian mystery set in London. Lady Montfort […]


Review (and a Giveaway!): More Than A Promise by Ruth Logan Herne

Review (and a Giveaway!): More Than A Promise by Ruth Logan Herne

Posted March 31, 2016 / 27 Comments

Delightful, warm, and charming, More Than a Promise is more than a love story. Or rather, it’s more than a story about two people falling in love. It’s a story of hope and faith, of humor and family, of blending lives, of second chances, and most of all it’s a story that points to the Author of all love stories and how He’s head over heels for us.


Author Interview (and a Giveaway!): Ruth Logan Herne

Author Interview (and a Giveaway!): Ruth Logan Herne

Posted March 31, 2016 / 28 Comments

Y’all. Y’ALL. (Or youse, for Ruthy!) I am sitting here grinning from ear to ear because I GET TO CHAT WITH RUTH LOGAN HERNE on the blog today!! Ruthy is absolutely a delight to know via social media (I’m sure she’s even more delightful in person), and I really do […]


Review: The Storm Sister by Lucinda Riley

Review: The Storm Sister by Lucinda Riley

Posted March 30, 2016 / 2 Comments

The Storm Sister – and its series – captivates me on many levels. The dual timeline is presented both seamlessly and creatively, and each story had multiple layers to uncover. As a series, the overarching thread of the sisters and their mysterious adoptive father continued to intrigue me – and new depths and questions were added that have me anxiously waiting for the next installment.


Top Ten Tuesday: Most Recent 5-Star Reads

Top Ten Tuesday: Most Recent 5-Star Reads

Posted March 29, 2016 / 58 Comments

To close out the month of March here on Top Ten Tuesday, we’re talking about our most recent 5-star reads. This was actually another difficult topic for me to cut off at 10 books because I’ve read so many fantastic books lately! But if I didn’t cut it off at 10, I’d still be talking about them next Tuesday… and probably the Tuesday after that.


Review (and a Giveaway!): The Bartered Bride by Lena Goldfinch

Review (and a Giveaway!): The Bartered Bride by Lena Goldfinch

Posted March 28, 2016 / 6 Comments

When Jem steps into Annie’s life, she’s not expecting anyone to save her. Mute from birth, she’s just using all her wits to survive. All she’s ever really wanted is a family of her own. For someone to see her. To look at her long enough to hear the things she can’t say.