I’m still reading “House of Fire and Magic (Myths & Outlaws Book 1) by Sherrilyn Kenyon. It’s pretty good, although I don’t find it a compelling page-turner. While the story is fun, it feels a little old school to me. I do like the political intrigue in the paranormal world, and some of the various magical creatures, and I’m happy to keep reading it for a while in the evenings.
I have not gone back to the audiobook that made me mad last week. I mean I’ve turned it on, then turned it off. Guess I’m still mad, LOL! I think I need to find another audiobook, listen to that then maybe come back to the one I’m mad at.
And totally unrelated: I’ve had this book plot idea hanging around now for a few weeks. I’ve told it I’m busy, I’m not writing commercial fiction now and it’s just sitting there in my brain swirling around. Fortunately, I don’t have any characters showing up and bugging me! As long as the actual characters don’t materialize, I can ignore the idea. It’s just a distraction from doing work on the blog stuff!
Are you reading anything interesting?
July 30th, 2025 at 9:50 am · Link
Oh…you know it’s only a matter of time until the characters show up and start jabbering. Just sayin’…
Glad you’re mostly enjoying Sherrilyn’s book, since I recommended it. I enjoyed the old skool parts but that’s me.
I finished Nalini Singh’s new Psy-Changeling release, ATONEMENT SKY. I enjoy it a lot. Falcon shifter and a “justice-psy” who is on the verge of a final mental flame-out. I’m currently listenting to Dannika Dark’s new release in her Black Arrowhead Pack series. It’s okay but not blowing up my skirts. Still, I like the series.
Happy reading, all!
July 30th, 2025 at 1:10 pm · Link
Silver, I don’t think I’m ready to deal with characters and their antics, LOL! Poor Wizard looked slightly panicked when I mentioned I had a book idea.
You are exactly where i got the recommendation. I should have mentioned that. It’s a good book and the variety of characters are interesting and fun to learn about.
I feel like Nalini’s books are a pretty good bet! I laughed “not at the blowing up my skirts” comment. I haven’t seen that phrase in a long time, and it presents an instant visual for me!
Hope your hump day is going well!
July 30th, 2025 at 2:06 pm · Link
I’m surprised no one is in your head trying to pull you in some direction you don’t have time for. I guess they will come out and get you when they’re good and ready.
I’m nowhere with reading at the moment. I have several I’d love to just sit down with but you know how it goes. Open the book and hubs “needs” something.
I hope you have a great day!
July 30th, 2025 at 3:13 pm · Link
Viki, I’m actually grateful no characters have shown up in my head yet, the story is easier to ignore that way. I’m not ready to commit to a book, I have too many other things going on
Yes, I know how that is, and it’s just part of life sometimes. You’ll read when the right time comes along.
In the meantime, I hope you’re having a good day!