Dear Writer, Are You In Burnout? (QuitBooks for Writers #2) by Becca Syme My Rating: 5 stars Genre: Non-fiction/ motivational/ self-publishing Blurb: I know what you’re feeling right now… Chances are good, if you clicked on this title, you’re confused, frustrated, overwhelmed… maybe even angry. Not because I know something about you personally. Not because I’m spying on you, or I’ve re-programmed your Alexa or Siri to dictate your conversations to me and keep them on my hard drive. No. I know what you’re feeling, because it’s the same thing we’re all feeling right now. How do I know this? […]

Dear Writer, You Need to Quit (QuitBooks for Writers #1) by Becca Syme My Rating: 5 stars Genre: Non-fiction/ self publishing/ self-help Blurb: If you’re here, you’ve likely read more than one book about writing process and productivity before and yet, you’re still looking for the “real truth” or the “next big thing.” If you’ve tried other programs, and nothing has worked for you, have you ever wondered why? This book can help explain the “why.” What this book is not: It is not a list of tips and tricks to get “more productive” or “be a better writer”. There […]

JOMO: Celebrate the Joy of Missing Out! by Jessica Misener My Rating: 4 stars Genre: non-fiction/ motivational Age Category: not applicable Type of romance: no romance Blurb: Discover the perfect idea for a fun night in with more than 350 activities to do with friends, your partner, or alone, all from the comfort of your home. We’ve all heard about FOMO (fear of missing out) but now you can make the most of your night in with this must-have bucket list for every homebody, featuring fun and entertaining activities to keep you pleasantly relaxed and stress-free every time you decide […]

Bonbons for Your Brain by Diane Vallere My Rating: 4 stars Genre: Non-fiction/ humorous/ motivational Age Category: Type of romance: Blurb: Are you craving something sweet? Something satisfying? Something that will make you laugh and think and feel like you made a new friend? National Bestselling author Diane Vallere brings you a collection of insightful essays designed to entertain. BON-BONS FOR YOUR BRAIN is filled with short, standing-in-line-length essays divvied into categories for fashion & beauty (truffles), goal setting (dark chocolate), creative aspirations (artisan), health (70% pure cacao), things to think about (nougat), and just plain nutty (pistachio). Diane shares […]

Eff This! Meditation: 108 Tips, Tricks, and Ideas for When You’re Feeling Stressed Out, Anxious, or Overwhelmed by Liza Kindred My Rating: 3 stars Genre: Non-fiction/ self-help Type of romance: no romance Blurb: Eff This Meditation is a Shamata (mindfulness-awareness) practice rooted in radical compassion for self presented in 108 tips, tricks, and ideas. They are all centered on the idea that, as humans, we might not be “finished”; but we are complete. Everything you need to attain enlightenment is already contained within you—and you can use meditation to connect with it. Yes, yes. You already know that you should […]