Rebecca's Write Inspirations

My investigation into Indie reads has led me down some diverging paths. First, I read my very first horror book by Timothy Hammer and Christine Zito, Peripheral Vision . Then, I tackled two poets, Claire Buss - Little Book of Verse  and Lester Eugene Mayers - 100 Poems for 100 Voices . Third, I returned to a slightly familiar genre-world featuring Julia Ash's The One and Only (review to come next week!).  Now, I'm looking into yet another genre: romance. It's been a while since I've read this genre, and it isn't one I go to on a regular basis. Some favorites are, of course, Jane Austen's classics and Georgette Heyer's take on Historical and Regency romances . They're good, clean fun, and these are books I typically read and reread. I, also, have some Christian fiction favorites who primarily dabble in the romance realm as well: Lori Wick, Julie Klassen, Karen Witemeyer, Janette Oke, Francine Rivers, and Laura Frantz all come to mind.  There have bee...

If souls could bleed, you would find the evidence all over Joy Harjo 's An American Sunrise . Her poignant and lyrical genius dictates a visual and symbolic understanding of Native American suffering. This book is a must-read for those who love poetry, have compassion toward Native Americans and all native people, and wish to hear the voices of those who have come before and are still here. Joy Harjo is a member of the Mvskoke ( Muscogee - Creek ) Nation and belongs to the Oce Vpofy (Hickory Ground). She is the 23rd Poet Laureate of the United States. She has nine volumes of poetry published and has achieved honors which include the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Native Writers Circle of the Americas, the Josephine Miles Poetry Award, the Wallace Stevens Award from the Academy of American Poets, the William Carlos Williams Award from the Poetry Society of America, and the American Indian Distinguished Achievement in the Arts Award. https://www.amazon.com/Riley-Creative-...

Riley Sager has taken on a new role that hasn't come to many authors. He's solidifying his spot in my Top Ten Mystery Authors. In fact, he came in "like a wrecking ball" and shot up to #4 on my list after reading two of his three books. How? Well, let's start with a blog breakdown review of why he's become a favorite mystery author, who is taking the lead in psychological thrillers. Before we delve into all the reasons to keep an eye on this new kid on the block (now, I'm thinking about "The Right Stuff"), let me do a short preview of him that you might recall from my review of his first book Final Girls. Turns out, Riley Sager is a pseudonym. In fact, this dude is a former journalist, editor, and graphic designer, but now writes full-time with his latest book already out in July 2019. Which, basically, means that I have to find it and read it too. His books have been translated into 25 languages, and he's considered a New York Times Best...

There are many things that can be said about an excellent writer and how they draw you in and capture your imagination. I've been blessed to read many authors throughout the years that have epitomized a certain something which gave me a deep appreciation for their genre, writing style, and characters. Although I've shared my Favorite Fiction Reads with you a couple of years ago now, I can't help but mention how much of a revolving list that is on a daily, monthly, and yearly basis. As I find new authors to love, it becomes important to me to share them with you. I hope to inspire others to read such fantastic authors, and I hope they will become a part of your reading library as well. Some books you might also love or come to love, others you might never see eye to eye with me on, and that's okay! It's magnificent how reading is so subjective, not only from one person to the next, but also with how we, ourselves, respond on a regular basis. We, as readers, can read...