Category: Blog Post

  • Behind the Review

    What makes me want to recommend a book? For me, a book has to grab my attention and keep it. I want to get lost in the storyline, transported to another time and place. I want to feel like I’m right there, sitting on the sidelines, watching the story unfold. When a book does that,…

  • What I’m Learning About Writing Right Now

    I didn’t expect writing to feel this hard again. I think part of me thought I would just pick it back up and fall into it the way I used to. That the words would come easily, and I’d feel confident in what I was putting down. That hasn’t really been the case. Some days…

  • 🍂 Editor’s Shelf – September

    Welcome to September! There’s something about this time of year that always feels like a reset. The routines come back, the air shifts, and for me, it’s when I start finding my way back to both reading and writing in a more intentional way. This month feels a little different though. I’m not just reading…

  • How to Find Your Next Book

    There are so many books out there and sometimes that’s exactly the problem. I’ve had moments where I’ve sat there scrolling through recommendations, saving lists, opening tabs and still not knowing what to read next. It starts to feel less like something enjoyable and more like something you have to figure out. Over time, I’ve…

  • Fresh Pages and Second Chances

    🌷 My Book Addiction & More April 2026 Hello fellow readers 🤍 There’s something about April that feels like a quiet beginning. The days grow a little longer, the air feels softer, and everything seems to whisper that it’s okay to start again slowly, gently, in your own time. That’s what this month feels like…

  • December 2025 Newsletter

    📚 My Book Addiction and More Welcome to the holiday edition of My Book Addiction and More! December is the perfect time to cozy up with new releases, sharpen your writing craft, and find thoughtful gifts for the book lovers in your life. Let’s dive in! 🎄 New Releases to End the YearDecember may be…

  • Interview with Candace Simar

    Q. You mentioned you wanted to feature more of the northern states which is why you wrote the story. I loved how you featured the cold winters in the north. Having said that, how did you come up with the characters and storyline for all three? A. Solveig was inspired by my great grandmother, Ingeborg,…

  • Valentine’s Day

    Valentine’s Day

    What are your thoughts on this day? Do you know the history behind it? Is there a history or is it really just a marketing stint to increase sales of chocolate? In looking into the story, you can find various examples in history depending on which website you go to. The question is how can…