I can't remember a time when I wasn't a reader.
As a little girl I never wanted to take naps (my how that has changed as I've aged!!!), so my Mom would plop me in my bed with a stack of books and my childhood cat, Patch. 35 years later I'm still happiest surrounded by books and cats.
In middle school I couldn't devour the Nancy Drew books from
the school library fast enough. Nancy was the beginning of my love of
mysteries. After that I discovered Agatha Christie, then dove into the
wonderful contemporary cozies that are so popular today.
I read other genres...I love historical romance particularly, as well as true animal stories, Christmas books, and the paranormal, but mysteries will always be my first love. My Kindle collection (LOL I have three...a Keyboard, Touch, and Fire) has made my book obsession grow exponentially. What did we ever do without modern technology???
I read other genres...I love historical romance particularly, as well as true animal stories, Christmas books, and the paranormal, but mysteries will always be my first love. My Kindle collection (LOL I have three...a Keyboard, Touch, and Fire) has made my book obsession grow exponentially. What did we ever do without modern technology???
In August 2011 I decided to start a book blog
(http://www.mochasmysteriesandmore.blogspot.com/) to share my love of books (and cats!)
with the online community. I'd always kept paper book journals, but wanted to
keep a digital record as well. It has ended up being just about the best
decision I ever made.
Blogging has truly changed my life.
I absolutely cherish the friendships I've made with fellow bloggers and authors. Every time I receive a review request in my email it just amazes me that someone is asking my humble opinion on the work they've shed their blood, sweat and tears over. I never fail to be awed and honored, and wouldn't trade that feeling for anything in the world.
Blogging has truly changed my life.
I absolutely cherish the friendships I've made with fellow bloggers and authors. Every time I receive a review request in my email it just amazes me that someone is asking my humble opinion on the work they've shed their blood, sweat and tears over. I never fail to be awed and honored, and wouldn't trade that feeling for anything in the world.
My ultimate goal is to someday work in the book industry,
either in editing, promotion, or even the bit of writing I've dabbled in
myself. It seems that with the rise of indie publishing the sky's the limit,
and I couldn't be more excited to be just a small part of it!
What about you? Has your love of reading ever turned into a hobby or job like mine?
What about you? Has your love of reading ever turned into a hobby or job like mine?
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Holly Harper’s life is finally getting back on the right track after her divorce from “what’s his name.” She and a group of divorcees have formed a strong bond plotting creative ways to get back at their exes and created a self-help group known as The Divorced Divas where their meetings are held in Holly’s bead store, The Beaded Dragonfly.
It’s no secret that Holly’s ex husband, Sean Harper, and the wealthiest bachelor in Swanee, Doug Sloan, don’t get along because Sean is constantly fixing all of Doug’s shoddy handy man work. Plus all the Divas would love to get their claws in some of Doug’s money.
When Doug ends up dead on the floor of The Beaded Dragonfly with a string of cat eye beads around his neck, it’s up to Holly to figure out whose framing her.
Hi Melissa, how very nice to meet you. I love your story and share your love for books. I was a regular bookworm when I was little (actually ~ scratch the 'was', LOL) and have happily ended up writing my own. I'll pop over to your blog shortly, it sounds great. Thanks for a fab intro, Tonya!
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