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Drop Dead Sisters: A Review
I received a digital ARC of this novel for exchange for an honest review. Drop Dead Sisters is a cozy mystery by Amelia Diane Coombs that...

Chyina Powell
Jan 20, 20252 min read


Who I Always Was
In the first few pages, Theresa Okokon tells the reader that she wears her heart on her sleeve and we get the distinct impression that...

Chyina Powell
Jan 20, 20253 min read


What I've Learned As A Submissions Reader
Earlier this year, I decided to apply for a reader position with a pretty well-known literary journals, with quite a few sister journals....

Chyina Powell
Jan 20, 20254 min read


In The Words of Danny Trejo
Trejo: My Life of Crime, Redemption and Hollywood is the memoir of actor Danny Trejo written with the help of Donal Logue. It tells the...

Chyina Powell
Jan 20, 20253 min read


Elphie: A Wicked Childhood Book Review
Firstly, want to say that I received Elphie: A Wicked Childhood free from the publisher in exchange for an honest review! I received an...

Chyina Powell
Jan 20, 20252 min read


A Psalm for the Wild-Built
A Psalm for the Wild-Built is a book by Becky Chambers that takes us on the story of Sibling Dex, a tea monk whose job is to act almost...

Chyina Powell
Jan 20, 20252 min read


The Benefits of Reading With Friends
If you’re here, I am assuming that you like books. I can personally say that I love them. They are a huge part of who I am as a person,...

Chyina Powell
Jan 20, 20252 min read
The Difference Between A Book Coach and A Developmental Editor
Because they're pretty similar!!! This will be a short post, don't worry! What is a book coach? Coaches are those who help you take your...

Chyina Powell
Jan 1, 20252 min read


What A Sensitivity Reader Is And Is Not
If you have been a part of the writing community for any period of time, you have probably heard of sensitivity reads. Maybe you know...

Chyina Powell
Dec 18, 20242 min read


Writing When You Would Rather Not
Being a writer is great...until it isn't. With imposter syndrome, the way the world is going, work/life imbalance...it is easy to run out...

Chyina Powell
Dec 4, 20242 min read


Writing The Past In The Present
This September, I attended an annual writing conference called Inkubator based out of Cleveland, Ohio. Fun fact: it is the nation’s...

Chyina Powell
Oct 17, 20243 min read


What's Not To Love About Trouble Island?
Trouble Island is a suspense novel by Sharon Short that’s based on real events. I received a free ARC of this novel in exchange for an...

Chyina Powell
Oct 17, 20242 min read


Best Books So Far!
Books have always been a lifeline for me. A place to escape when things got too real, too rough, too complicated. They were also the...

Chyina Powell
Sep 18, 20244 min read


5 Tricks to Build Your Audience
Okay, writing a book is hard. Then you have to edit it and work on either self-publishing it, finding an indie press you like or querying...

Chyina Powell
Sep 2, 20244 min read


Legends & Lattes: A Review
Legends & Lattes is a novel by Travis Baldree that came out a few years ago and wowed the writing community, particularly because it is...

Chyina Powell
Aug 19, 20242 min read


How To Kill Your Darlings
Editing can be hard, getting rid of those scenes that you love can be hard. And sometimes, you just don't know where to go to learn more...

Chyina Powell
Aug 5, 20243 min read


Dealing With Rejection: A Writer's Worst Nightmare
I am sure that I am not the only one who has clicked “submit” with the hope of my latest work being in a well-known literary journal or...

Chyina Powell
Aug 5, 20245 min read


Dealing With Rejection: A Writer's Worst Nightmare
I am sure that I am not the only one who has clicked “submit” with the hope of my latest work being in a well-known literary journal or...

Chyina Powell
Jul 29, 20245 min read


Passiontide: A Review
I received a free electronic advanced reader’s copy in exchange for an honest review. Passiontide is a novel by Monique Roffey sat on the...

Chyina Powell
Jul 22, 20242 min read


Castle of the Cursed: Book Review
I am blessed enough to say that about 80% of the books I read are either ARCs or come from supporting my local library. And so, I’m...

Chyina Powell
Jul 18, 20243 min read
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