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#wotr25 Reader Spotlight on Jennifer McNamara

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Hey friends! We, The Twinsie Girls (Angie, Melinda, JM, Kelly, Tenise, and Dee) talked to some of the readers attending Writers on the River to see what they had to say about the event.  As we come down from our book signing highs from July and start to prepare for 2025, YEAR 10, we wanted to see what some of the attendees are saying about Writers on the River.

Today we are chatting with Jennifer McNamara. I always see the bright, smiling faces of Jennifer and her bestie throughout the day at Writers on the River.  Thank you for your continued support ladies! We look forward to seeing you in 2025.

Was this your first WOTR? If not how many have you attended?

My third year

How far did you travel to get to the event?
2 1/2  hours
Did you go to the event with anyone? 
Yes my best friend Christie Anderson
How many new books did you bring home?
53
Did you participate in the raffle? If yes, did you take any baskets home this year?
Yes and I won two!
Did you get a chance to hear the Dorris talk? If yes, what are your thoughts?
No
Do you have a highlight or special memory you would like to add?
I love getting to see my favorite authors and meeting new people and the after party
Anything else you would like to add?
So can’t wait for next year!!! I love seeing my book family!!!
Well that is all for today! Check back all month long for more Writers on the River Reader and Volunteer Spotlights.
SAVE THE DATE
Tickets for for the 10th annual Writers on the River go on sale November 4, 2024!
For event location, dates, times, list of 2025 attending authors, and other important information, please follow the link below to the event web page.
Fantasy, new adult, Part of a Series, Review

#review #fantasy #dragons Fourth Wing (The Empyrean 1) by Rebecca Yarros

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Enter the brutal and elite world of a war college for dragon riders…

Twenty-year-old Violet Sorrengail was supposed to enter the Scribe Quadrant, living a quiet life among books and history. Now, the commanding general—also known as her tough-as-talons mother—has ordered Violet to join the hundreds of candidates striving to become the elite of Navarre: dragon riders.

But when you’re smaller than everyone else and your body is brittle, death is only a heartbeat away…because dragons don’t bond to “fragile” humans. They incinerate them.

With fewer dragons willing to bond than cadets, most would kill Violet to better their own chances of success. The rest would kill her just for being her mother’s daughter—like Xaden Riorson, the most powerful and ruthless wingleader in the Riders Quadrant.

She’ll need every edge her wits can give her just to see the next sunrise.

Yet, with every day that passes, the war outside grows more deadly, the kingdom’s protective wards are failing, and the death toll continues to rise. Even worse, Violet begins to suspect leadership is hiding a terrible secret.

Friends, enemies, lovers. Everyone at Basgiath War College has an agenda—because once you enter, there are only two ways out: graduate or die

Goodreads https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/61431922-fourth-wing

Amazon https://amzn.to/4dYMA0u

Review by Twinsie Dee

i bought this book here is my honest review

OMG so idk how much I can explain how great this book is. so, trust me if you weren’t sure about reading this book and don’t want to fall into the hype of this world DO IT. Violet wanted to go into the scribe quadrant and that’s what she had taught her whole life her dad helped her. but with her dad dead, her brother dead, her mother is the general of the rider’s wing. She has no choice and goes to the riders’ class at the beginning of the new year. So much happens that you just get sucked in, Violet isn’t in the shape to be a rider but she isn’t going to give up, she uses her brain to help take out the rivals that are out to kill her. Dragons, swords, violence, and oranges. this book is gripping from the start.

Rebecca is a #1 New York Times, USA Today, Sunday Times, and Wall Street Journal bestselling author of over fifteen novels, including FOURTH WING, and is always ready to bring on the emotions. She’s also the recipient of the Colorado Romance Writer’s Award of Excellence in New Adult for Eyes Turned Skyward from her Flight and Glory series.

She loves military heroes and has been blissfully married to hers for twenty-one years. She’s the mother of six children and lives in Colorado with her family, their stubborn English bulldog, feisty chinchillas, and Maine Coon cat who rules them all. Having fostered then adopted their youngest daughter, Rebecca is passionate about helping children in the foster system through her nonprofit, One October.

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Writers on the River Reader Spotlight on Cat Crocket #WOTR25

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Hey friends! We, The Twinsie Girls (Angie, Melinda, JM, Kelly, Tenise, and Dee) talked to some of the readers attending Writers on the River to see what they had to say about the event.  As we come down from our book signing highs from July and start to prepare for 2025, YEAR 10, we wanted to see what some of the attendees are saying about Writers on the River.

Today we are talking with first time attendee, Cat Crockett. I love to see all the new faces each year. Thanks for taking the time to chat with us for a few. We really hope to see you again in 2025!

Was this your first WOTR? If not how many have you attended?
First
How far did you travel to get to the event?
About an hour and a half
Did you go to the event with anyone? 
My mom and aunt
How many new books did you bring home?
58
Did you participate in the raffle? If yes, did you take any baskets home this year?
No
Did you get a chance to hear the Dorris talk? If yes, what are your thoughts?
No
Do you have a highlight or special memory from the event you would like to share?
Getting to spend good time with my mom and aunt. Meeting cool new authors and i made multiple friends!
Anything else you would like to add?
Best vibes ever. Everyone was extremely friendly and helpful. 10-10 will be coming back to another WOTR!
Well that is all for today! Check back all month long for more Writers on the River Reader and Volunteer Spotlights!
SAVE THE DATE
Tickets for for the 10th annual Writers on the River go on sale November 4, 2024!
For event location, dates, times, list of 2025 attending authors, and other important information, please follow the link below to the event web page.
Extreme Horror, Horror, Kindle Unlimited, Novella

#Review #ExtremeHorror – Jane Doe: An Extreme Horror by Ash Ericmore

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JANE DOE

Gordon is an everyday seaside psycho, kidnapping and killing for fun, with a quality torture basement to boot. His latest victim is Jane. Sadly for Gordon, Jane turns out to be a handful of energy. Cosmic energy. And everything is about to go wrong, in the bloodiest way possible.

Jane Doe is a novella that some people might find distasteful. Actually, most people might find it distasteful. If you are of a nervous disposition, or have a weak stomach, perhaps you might want to give this one a miss, yes?

Full of blood, gore, brain matter and more, Jane Doe is an extreme horror, painted with the blackest of humour. Consider this a trigger warning for just about everything.

This was a fun quick little read that didn’t take me very long to read. This doesn’t happen often, so I really like when it does. The book starts out with Gordon who is a taxi driver looking for his latest victim. A woman gets in his cab and he convinces her to go home with him for some coffee. Super innocent right? Why, nothing could ever go wrong over some coffee.

Gordon ends up drugging Jane and places her in a room in his basement. He goes to bed and wakes up somewhere else, with no recollection as to how he got there. Things take a different turn for him right away and I was intrigued from the very start.

While reading, I really had no idea who this Jane person was and why Gordon ended up unknowingly doing the things he did. It was hard to predict and that was what I liked about it.

If you want something quick, fun and with some gory details, grab this one now!

Available in Kindle Unlimited

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Writers on the River reader spotlight on Polly Barreto #WOTR25 #WOTRFamily

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Hey friends! We, The Twinsie Girls (Angie, Melinda, JM, Kelly, Tenise, and Dee) talked to some of the readers attending Writers on the Rover to see what they had to say about the event.  As we come down from our book signing highs from July and start to prepare for 2025, YEAR 10, we wanted to see what some of the attendees are saying about Writers on the River.

 

 

 

Today we are talking to Polly Barreto. I look forward to seeing and squeezing this lady every year. I would also like to add that appreciate Twinsie Angie for allowing us to be friends. 😁 In all seriousness, Polly is an amazing human and I’m so lucky to call her friend. I’m a firm believer that everyone needs a Polly in their lives! 💗

📚Was this your first WOTR? If not how many have you attended?
2024 was my 6th year attending.
 
📚How far did you travel to get to the event?
4 hours
 
📚Did you go to the event with anyone? 
This year my daughter Katie and granddaughter Charlotte and Harper. Otherwise know as Bestie #1 and Bestie #2.
 
📚How many new books did you bring home?
10… I think??
 
📚Did you participate in the raffle? If yes, did you take any baskets home this year?
Yes! I won one basket, Katie won one basket and Charlotte won two.
 
📚Did you get a chance to hear the Dorris talk? If yes, what are your thoughts?
Yes. She is a powerful speaker, it wil give you the feels and maybe even shed a tear.
 
📚Do you have a highlight or special memory from the event you would like to share?
Just love to see all the friends I have made throughout the year and seeing and meeting all the authors. Book people are the best!
 
📚Anything else you would like to add?
Keep up the great work ladies! See you in 2025!
 
Well that is all for today! Check back all month long for more Writers on the River Reader and Volunteer Spotlight
SAVE THE DATE
Tickets for for the 10th annual Writers on the River go on sale November 4, 2024!
For event location, dates, times, list of 2025 attending authors, and other important information, please follow the link below to the event web page.
 

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Writers on the River Volunteer Spotlight on Addie LeClear #WOTR25

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Hey friends! We, The Twinsie Girls (Angie, Melinda, JM, Kelly, Tenise, and Dee) thought it was time to shine a light on all of the wonderful volunteers who have played their part in making Writers on the River such a successful event year after year. As we come down from our book signing highs from July and start to prepare for 2025, YEAR 10, we wanted to see what some of the people behind the scenes have to say about Writers on the River.

Today we are chatting with Addie. Another first time volunteer who also learned the ropes from the one and only Dakota Johnson! Heres what she had to say about Writers on the River…

Was this your first WotR? If no, how many have you attended?
this was my first
How long have you been a volunteer?
this was my first time
How far did you travel to get to the event?
i traveled 6 hours
How many new books did you bring home?
1
Do you participate in the raffle? If yes, did you take any baskets home this year?
i did not
Do you have a highlight or special memory from WotR24 you would like to share?
being able to talk to the authors and listening to them explain they’re book was great
What do you enjoy most about being a volunteer?
putting together the raffle baskets was fun
Well that is all for today, check back all month long for more Writers on the River reader and volunteer spotlights.
SAVE THE DATE
Tickets for for the 10th annual Writers on the River go on sale November 4, 2024!
For event location, dates, times, list of 2025 attending authors, and other important information, please follow the link below to the event web page.
Fireman, New Release, Part of a Series, Review

#review #partofaseries Silas (Station 47 5) by Lauren Runow

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Kara
I moved to Nashville to follow my dreams of being a country music singer.
Who would have ever thought that I’d meet the love of my life at one of my first shows.
His enthusiasm for my music is evident, but when he gets his sister to invite all of her college friends to my next show, my music career isn’t the only thing soaring through the night.

Silas
I always wanted to be a firefighter, but I never knew how much of a toll it would take on my personal life.
Finding the one took a back seat early on, and the thought of having kids was absolutely out of the question. I’ve seen too much heartache and would never put myself through the possibility of losing someone I love.
I’m used to being the hero in everyone else’s story, but I never knew just how much I needed a hero of my own until I met her.

Silas is a standalone novel in the Station 47 series shared with seven other amazing authors. It is a surprise baby, country music, and found family novel with some sweet, emotional, and spicy times.

Goodreads https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/214927845-silas?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=rgCczUeK4P&rank=47

Amazon https://amzn.to/3xXokwp

Review by Twinsie Dee

i was given this book by the author for an honest review

Another heart is set on fire in the station as Silas found himself at the bar after a rough call and spotted a gorgeous girl setting up her set that the March brothers had for entertainment at their bar. Kara is a nanny by day and an up-and-coming county singer after all that’s why she moved to Nashville, she wants her dream to come true, but she knows it’s a cutthroat industry but that’s it could be all worth it in the end. But even though she was warned in a joking manner that some of the firefighters that come into the bar can be trouble Silas wasn’t one that she was warned about. Will these two get the chance to write a beautiful love song everyone wants to hear, or will the lyrics be full of fire and hate, follow their journey through the flames of their relationship and what happens when the sirens go off.

Lauren Runow is the author of multiple Adult Contemporary Romance novels, some more dirty than others. When Lauren isn’t writing, you’ll find her listening to music, at her local CrossFit, reading, or at the baseball field with her boys. Her only vice is coffee, and she swears it makes her a better mom!

Lauren is a graduate from the Academy of Art in San Francisco and is the founder and co-owner of the community magazine she and her husband publish. She is a proud Rotarian, helps run a local non-profit kids science museum, and was awarded Woman of the Year from Congressman Garamendi. She lives in Northern California with her husband and two sons.

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Writers on the River Volunteer Spotlight on Brianne Jones #WOTR25

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Hey friends! We, The Twinsie Girls (Angie, Melinda, JM, Kelly, Tenise, and Dee) thought it was time to shine a light on all of the wonderful volunteers who have played their part in making Writers on the River such a successful event year after year. As we come down from our book signing highs from July and start to prepare for 2025, YEAR 10, we wanted to see what some of the people behind the scenes have to say about Writers on the River.

 
 
Today we are chatting with Brianne Jones. A first time volunteer who learned the ropes from the one and only, Kodi Johnson. 
 
Was this your first WotR? If no, how many have you attended?
Yes, it was my first.
 
How long have you been a volunteer?
This was my first year
 
How far did you travel to get to the event?
About 5 1/2 hours (from Michigan)
 
How many new books did you bring home?
11
 
Do you participate in the raffle? If yes, did you take any baskets home this year?
Yes and no
 
Do you have a highlight or special memory from WotR24 you would like to share?
Nothing specific but overall such a wonderful experience!
 
What do you enjoy most about being a volunteer?
I enjoyed helping out and seeing all of the behind the scenes happening! I also loved seeing how much care and thought goes into this event!
 
Anything else you would like to add?
Overall, the environment was so amazing and the people are phenomenal and I am truly grateful for the experience I had!
 
 
 
 
Well that is all for today, check back all month long for more Writers on the River reader and volunteer spotlights.
 
 
SAVE THE DATE
Tickets for for the 10th annual Writers on the River go on sale November 4, 2024!
For event location, dates, times, list of 2025 attending authors, and other important information, please follow the link below to the event web page.

Extreme Horror, Horror, Standalone

#Review #ExtremeHorror – Call Me Son by Mique Watson

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George Marley has it all: the loving wife, the perfect family, and the job that pays all the bills.

It starts with an innocent chat. What harm could come from entertaining a longing he’d had for years?

He never expected to encounter someone like Chasten. The perfect specimen; the embodiment of all his fantasies come to life. Maybe just one meet-up wouldn’t hurt. After all, what his wife doesn’t know can’ hurt her.

But how far is he willing to go? How will he keep his fantasy a secret? What will he do when he finds out just how dangerous a game he is playing?

Oh boy. Okay so this was a delicious slow burn and something I was not expecting. Mique wrote in the beginning of the book how he hopes this story ruins your day. Lol! I didn’t ruin mine. Nice try. Better luck next time. Challenge accepted, Mique? 😉

Anyway. We meet George, who I instantly didn’t like by the way. He has a good life, a loving wife, a family, two beautiful kids, a successful job but of course, something is missing and he wants more.

George ends up on this app and meets Chasten. We find out that George is into some things that involve someone younger. Did I say how much I did not like him?

One thing leads to another and George and Chasten meet. Things take a turn for the worse and George makes a decision that doesn’t just affect him.

We learn that Chasten isn’t such a sweet kid after all.

Like I said in the beginning, this book was more of a slow burn horror for me and once the “stuff” started happening, it happened fast. It involved a lot of blood, gore, fluids, gore and so on. It was extreme.

I did predict one part and was wondering why George was so surprised when this certain thing was revealed. He clearly didn’t understand who he was dealing with and I was like, “Do you know nothing about the people on the dark web?”

This was another perfect extreme horror by Mique. He compared it to Broken Dolls but I think this one is completely different. Still gruesome with plenty of triggers but definitely a horror masterpiece all on its own!

Purchase here.

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