Speak To My Heart - Stacy Hawkins Adams

Speak To My Heart by Stacy Hawkins Adams

This book was comprised of believable characters who were going through believable situations. I love the way Stacy revealed each character and the roles they played throughout the book.

Micah, of course, was my favorite character. His personality was so warm and he definitely seemed like the best friend type.

I can’t wait to find out what happens in “Nothing But The Right Thing”. I hope Serena and Micah’s relationship develops into something more.

Joy - Victoria Christopher Murray

Joy by Victoria Christopher Murray

It didn’t dawn on me until the end of the book how the book got its title. I didn’t even think about it while I was reading why the book was titled “Joy”.

I really enjoyed reading the book and enjoyed trying to guess who had attacked Anya. I never thought from the beginning that she would end up with Braxton.

It was really weird though what was going on with Alaster. I guess you never do understand a crazy person because never understood what was going on with him.

The book had a great ending and it was a “joy” – no pun intended- to read.

Hell Has No Fury by Keith Lee Johnson

Hell Has No Fury by Keith Lee Johnson

I’m a murder mystery type of gal but not a graphic one. “Hell Has No Fury” is graphic but I couldn’t put it down.

I’m such a big Phoenix Perry fan and could not put the book down. The story was excellent and really threw me at the end. It’s amazing how an authors’ mind works.

This book gets 5 out of 5 stars and if you don’t know about Agent Phoenix Perry, check her story out in the following books by Keith Lee Johnson: 1. Pretenses 2. Sugar & Spice 3. Hell Has No Fury

Peaceful Places

Do you have that favorite spot where you can go and just relax? A place where you can forget about everything that's going on in your life?

My favorite spot is right there next to this fountain. Just sitting there clearing my mind and listening to the water is such a beautiful thing.


Even now, I can hear the way the water sounds in my head without me even being there. That only makes me want to get there even though I can't.

I have to enjoy my special place while I can because during the winter, the fountain is shut down. Which is understandable. And plus, in the winter, I'm not trying to sit outside anyway.


Think about that special place that you love to visit. The place where once you get there, all your worries and cares are gone, if only temporarily. I encourage you to visit that place again soon if you haven't in a while.

NaNoWriMo - National Novel Writing Month

NaNoWriMo also known as National Novel Writing Month takes place every year in the month of November. You have 30 days (Nov. 1 - Nov. 30) to write a 50,000-word novel.

Sounds hard doesn't it? Well, it really isn't if you're commited to getting it done.

Last year was my first time Nano-ing and it was a blast. When Dec. 1st hit, I couldn't wait until November 2007 so that I could do it all over again.

Yes, it is torture. Yes, it seems like the rest of your life is put on hold because you're trying to crank out at least 1,667 words per day to meet the 50K-word goal.

Even though last year I did no laundry, no cooking, no cleaning, no checking of homework, and no family social time, my family was very supportive. I think they were shocked that I had commited myself to something like this and they wanted to see me finish it. I thank them for that. But now that I've done it once already, I wonder how supportive they'll be this year.

Last year I did all my writing in the comforts of my home. I sat on the couch in the living room while my husband and kids talked or watched television. I think this year I'm going to try and venture out to some coffee shops and book stores.

NaNo is not a time to try and write a perfect novel in 30 days. NaNo is meant to get a novel on paper. You go back later and do any editing, if that's what you want to do. It seems a lot of people just do it for the challenge but never intend on their NaNo piece being published. With NaNo, you let your inner editor off for the month and you just write away.

If you've ever read a book and thought, "That was horrible," or "I could do better than that," then now is your chance to get your story told.

I invite all to visit http://www.nanowrimo.com/ and sign up. Join the thousands who venture out every year to write a 50,000-word novel in 30 days.

Do you believe in ghosts?

I love watching the CBS TV show “Ghost Whisperer” but I don’t believe in ghosts.
My daughter can’t stand to watch the show no matter what. She thinks anything that has to do with ghosts is scary. No matter how much I try and explain to her that there’s nothing to be afraid of and ghosts don’t exist, she still can’t handle it.

I really don’t know what it is about the show that keeps me coming back week after week for more. I remember crying at the end of the first or second season when Andrea died. I guess when you watch you become attached to the characters and they become a part of your life.

So tell me, do you believe in ghosts?

In Too Deep by Dwayne S. Joseph

In Too Deep by Dwayne S. Joseph

I like the way the book was set up - with each person owning its own chapter. It helped to get into the head of each person to see what they were thinking because so much was going on with this story.

I also liked the way Dwayne connected Travis to Abe through Brian. That was very clever.

The only thing I didn’t like was the ending. It really left me hanging. The book started off with Randy, Monique, and Tina but ended with Taki? That didn’t make since and I was disappointed.

2007 Book List

These are the books that I have read thus far for 2007 starting in July.
I will enter separate blogs for each book later letting you know what I thought about the books.

July 2007
Harry Potter & The Half-Blood Prince by JK Rowling
The Maintenance Man by Michael Baisden
Let's Do It Again by Niobia Bryant
My Soul Cries Out by Sherri L. Lewis
The Ex Files by Victoria Christopher Murray
Rain Storm by Vanessa Miller

August 2007
Don't Get It Twisted by Eric Pete
A Heart of Devotion by Tia McCollors
The Complete Church Newsletter by Jeffery P. Dennis
Sweet Devotion by Felicia Mason
Drama Queen by LaJill Hunt
Count on This by Niobia Bryant
Long Distant Lover by Donna Hill

September 2007
The Oath by Frank Peretti
Mommy's Angel by Miasha
The Midnight Hour by Brenda Jackson
Time Will Tell by Francine Matthews

October 2007
The Aftermath by Anna J
The Last Chance by Darrien Lee
Joy by Victoria Christopher Murray
Speak To My Heart by Stacy Hakwins Adams
Nothing But The Right Thing by Stacy Hawkins Adams
A Family Sin by Travis Hunter
In Too Deep by Dwayne S. Joseph
Hell Has No Fury by Keith Lee Johnson
How Sweet The Sound - Jacquelin Thomas, Francis Ray, Felicia Mason

November 2007
Too Close For Comfort by La Jill Hunt

The following are on my future read list:
Not Easily Broken by T.D. Jakes
Zora's Cry by Tia McCollors
Sleeping with Strangers by Eric Jerome Dickey
Waking with Enemies by Eric Jerome Dickey