Book Review: Hexes and Hemlines (A Witchcraft Mystery #3)

Hexes and Hemlines by Juliet Blackwell
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Another excellent supernatural/witchcraft mystery read by an excellent voice talent. I'm really enjoying this series and am sad to see that there's only one more book for me to listen to!

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Book Review: In a Witch's Wardrobe (A Witchcraft Mystery #4)

In a Witch's Wardrobe by Juliet Blackwell
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

One of the things I really enjoy about Juliet Blackwell's "A Witchcraft Mystery" series is that she's able to create a world in which natural witches and witches who had no skills before training exist side by side, each learning and practicing differently, but each having an effect.

I also like the way she uses real magical theory in her novels. For example, her character Lily Ivory describes the difference between binding and banishing. Blackwell's description is similar to the one in one of my own novels, which makes me believe that she did her homework researching.

I love all of her characters, and the voice talent on the audiobook really brings them to life. Still, I'm pretty sure, though, that if I read a text version of her books that I'd find them just as distinct and interesting.

Definitely recommended for those who enjoy reading books with realistic witch characters that can still excite and fascinate.

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Celebrating Women Genre Authors in the Classroom

Annie’s Book Stop of Worcester is holding a celebration of teachers the second week in March, 2013. On Saturday, March 16, members of the New England Chapter of Broad Universe, a non-profit, international, educational organization of men and women dedicated to honoring, celebrating, and promoting women’s contributions to the literature of science fiction, fantasy, horror, and other speculative fiction, will discuss celebrating women genre authors in the classroom.

This event is free and off-street parking is available.

Join Trisha Wooldridge, Rachel Kenley, Phoebe Wray, and Inanna Arthen for the discussion:

Saturday, March 16, 2013
2:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Annie's Book Stop Of Worcester
65 James Street
Worcester MA 01603

For directions: www.anniesbooksworcester.com/ or call 508-796-5613

Women's History Month

There are still a few days left in March, which is Women's History Month. If you love genre fiction by women writers, use these last few days to help them make a place in history. Help others find their work through blogging, reviewing, and rating.

If you find writing a blog or a full review daunting, how about logging on to Amazon or Goodreads or a similar site and giving a rating to books you've read by women? Every little bit helps women writers get noticed and stay in the minds of agents, editors, and publishers. That, in turn, increases the chance that more women writers will be published in the future.