Xepherus Reads

  Hello, Fellow Book Worms and Book Dragons,    The  year is nearing the middle mark and I have some goals that I still look to accomplish in 2023. Here is my list of the top 5 literary goals. To finish my debut novel - with 98% finished, I am working on reworking the ending to be streamlined and pack more of a punch. Then it's off to the publisher. Read at least 3 novels a month-  this goal is achievable with audiobooks and by utilizing my spare time wisely. Continue to offer rewinds of past articles to refresh my blog-  the writing process is ever-changing. We do not write like we did years ago. I will continue to bring fresh takes on old reviews and articles.  Drink more tea-  I have found this to be relaxing and ease me into writing and reading better. There are many brands and types of tea I have yet to enjoy. Use the 50-plus audiobooks from Audible that I have been hoarding away-  I always take advantage of Audible's sales, an...

    Hello, Fellow Book Worms and Book Dragons,    The  search for love in novels can be quite a daunting task with evil-doers, scoundrels, and creepers abound. But true love does happen on occasion, and when it goes wrong it can be catastrophic. Here is my list of the worst love interests in books in no particular order.   Possible Spoilers Ahead... 1.      Opie from the Silver Blackthorn series by Kerry Wilkinson-  In this trilogy our main character is torn between two boys: Imrin and Opie. Imrin is infinitely stronger a character than Opie, and often I feel Opie can be a bit whiny. Hopefully in the final book, Silver has grown enough to pick a mature love interest.    2.    Jack Torrance from  The Shining  by Stephen King-  How can you not add this man to this list? Jack is an abusive alcoholic who has harmed his young son in the past and has lied countless times to his wife. An unfortunate ...