Apr. 2026 – The Alien Skill Series (Books 1-3)
Did you know that April is indie author month? I definitely didn’t just discover that, like, two weeks ago. In honor of all of those hardworking indies, this month’s pick…
Did I Forget to Mention I’m in the April ’26 Issue of Lone Star Literary Life? Yes. Yes I Did.
I mean, that pretty much says it all. Okay, fine, here's a quote: Curiosity evolves. As it does, so do the kinds of stories that resonate with us. The books…
Recommendations for Middle Grade March / Women’s History Month
Happy Pride Month, everyone! If you’ve been following the blog for a while, you know my household is always on the lookout for great middle grade and YA SFF. We're…
Mar. 2026 – The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest
I'm always waiting for that moment where a book just clicks. Where I stop evaluating and just get lost in it. Where “I can appreciate this” morphs into “Please don't…
5 Middle Grade SFF Books to Check Out for Black History Month
I wasn't going to do the obligatory Black History Month book post because, well, it feels obligatory and therefore kind of fake. I believe we should all be reading writers…
Feb. 2026 – Amari and the Night Brothers
Just under the wire, here comes my recommendation for February: Amari and the Night Brothers. Now, not all middle-grade fantasy lands with adults. A certain amount is just whimsical, kid-centric…