Bring On Lemons

    I'm excited to participate in the WOW! Women on Writing reader review event for Vacancy by Jann Alexander.  About the Book: Helen is childless and widowed after a long marriage and gets a second chance with a long-lost love. But she's grieving her hidden regrets. She bonds with her quiet kindergarten student and doubts the girl's struggling single mother, Charlene, is fit to parent. Charlene's hiding a secret of her own, and she resents Helen's interference. She's determined to make a better life for her young daughter, the teenage boy her ex left behind, and the baby on the way when a scarred veteran offers to lend a hand. A tragedy no one sees coming forces the two women to unite, as small-town bias threatens to destroy innocent lives. But first, Helen and Charlene must confront the vacancy in their hearts. As they do, can they find new strength, acceptance, and a second chance at love? Publisher: Black Rose Writing (September 2026) ISBN-13: 978-1685137...

  Monday, November 9, 2026  WOW! Women on Writing   And  Elizabeth Maria Naranjo   Launch the Book Blog Tour For  Double-Dip Demise: A Sweet Dreams Mystery   (Sweet Dreams Mysteries Book3)   About the Book:  Christmas is around the corner, and Genevieve Winterland is taking a break from slinging scoops at Sweet Dreams Ice Cream Parlour to enjoy Pinewood’s Winter Spectacular. She can’t wait to sip cocoa on the snowy downtown streets and watch the tree lighting ceremony with BFF, BrandonSummers, and her dog, Butterscotch.   But Genevieve’s Christmas cheer begins to melt when an unwelcome visitor comes to town. Harlan Freed is the cantankerous owner of Cheezie’s Pizza, a chain of fast-food restaurants. His ambition to open one of his low-quality pie joints on Main Street threatens to put beloved staple Bradshaw’s Pizzeria out of business. Following a heated public argument with Mr. Bradshaw that nearly comes to bl...

 5 Stars for Flowers for Gaia About the Book: Call her Earth, or call her Gaia, years from now, our planet is almost uninhabitable as a result of environmental chaos and war. In the middle of the ocean, two small, conjoined islands still thrive and serve as home to a unique population of survivors, the Wiconi. These peaceful, agrarian-based islanders have genetically evolved affinities that allow them to influence earth, water, air, and fire, talents they use to protect and aid Gaia, the Earth Mother. They are her Guardians.   When three technology-laden ships from the dying outer world land on the islands, cultures collide. The newcomers, Terrans, build industries that quickly threaten the environmental health of the Wiconi lands. The island Guardians stage protests and increasing resistance to these destructive practices. The Terrans, blind to the dangers of their industrial expansion, put a bounty on the troublesome natives and begin hunting them like animals.  ...

 I was recently asked to introduce myself and recommend 10 books. In case you're new here, this may be a lovely place to start. All of the book recommendations can be found in a longer form on this blog as well. HELLO chilly Wisconsin!   My name is Crystal Otto and I love books - particularly the paper kind because they smell and feel amazing! I love owning books, reading books, looking at books, sniffing books, collecting books, talking about books, helping promote books, and I'm currently writing a book. I can't even begin to tell you how excited I am about this class because I love the idea of sharing my love of books with students.  My 11 year old daughter is taking a summer school class where she is hoping to write her first book and I like to think that her love of books, reading, and writing all began when I was pregnant with her. I probably shouldn't try to take all the credit though - we all know it's God's plan, right?   When I'm not thinking abo...

 If you find yourself in Brown County (that's Green Bay Wisconsin and surrounding cities), Manitowoc County, Door County, or Kewaunee County, I strongly urge you to call The Wildflower Supper Club and make a dinner reservation: 920-388-6076. Now, let me tell you why (of course it involves a story, so get comfy): A few weekends back, I had a free evening with just one of my delightful children. We decided to drive North on Hwy 42 in search of a meal. It was Saturday evening and neither of us had anything in mind, other than trying something new and relaxing (my daughter is 11). We pulled into Kewaunee and saw quite a few cars on Ellis Street by The Wildflower Supper Club. We decided to see what all the fuss was about. Before going in, we checked their facebook page  and decided immediately that we wanted to go inside. The atmosphere and menu photos had us convinced this would be a fantastic experience! Let me just say, we were NOT disappointed! We walked in and even though the...

    Thank you immensely to author Kim McCollum and WOW! for letting me join in the book blog tour for  Harriet Hates Lemonade!  It's perfect for readers who have loved similar books like A Man Called Ove and Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine.    Before we get to my 5 star review, here's more about the book: Meet Harriet. But don’t be surprised if she isn’t interested in meeting you.  Harriet has life all figured out, and she doesn’t hesitate to inform others of their shortcomings. Though her attempts to become president of the homeowner’s association failed, that doesn’t stop her from berating “off-leash-dog-man” or reporting the neighbor who had the audacity to leave their easter decorations up an entire week past the holiday. The problem is, unbeknownst to her, Harriet’s rigid rules and judgmental opinions are not her own. Her ordered life plunges into chaos when a twelve-year-old neighbor knocks on Harriet's door seeking help because the girl’s...