Brienne Daugherty

Book Review: One of us Knows

Many of the bibliophiles I know like to plan their reading. Sometimes that means a month at a time, sometimes it means for the entire year, but always it’s a carefully curated selection of titles they are excited to embark on. One of my favorite things happens to be planning out my reading list and…… Continue reading Book Review: One of us Knows

Book Review: The Auctioneer

Rarely do I get to enjoy the feeling of reading something that feels like a hidden gem. Book marketing is a huuuuuge business so by the time I know about it, so does everyone else. That doesn’t say anything about the book’s merit, but it definitely feels cool to be able to introduce people to…… Continue reading Book Review: The Auctioneer

Book Review: A Creature Wanting Form

You ever read a book that truly makes you stop and examine the world around you? Luke O’Neil’s, A Creature Wanting Form, really did that for me. This was my first short-story anthology this year and it didn’t disappoint. You could say the theme is apocalypse – both pre and post end of the world…… Continue reading Book Review: A Creature Wanting Form

The Hunt for Validation

I was recently on a Zoom call discussing edits and suggestions for one of my stories. I was explaining to my friend that the number of rejection letters I’d received lately was feeling like a lot and was the reason I hadn’t done more writing. Let me be frank – I don’t like talking about…… Continue reading The Hunt for Validation

Book Review: When No One is Watching

A book has to be pretty special for my husband to hear me read a few snippets and decide to pick it up for himself. That’s exactly what happened with When No One is Watching by Alyssa Cole. However good you think this book will be, it’s better. Cole expertly weaves together a tale about…… Continue reading Book Review: When No One is Watching

I Don’t Wanna (Plus a Special Announcement!)

This was a tough weekend for me. I sat down at my laptop on Friday with every intention of completing the formatting of my manuscript so I could complete the process of making my book available in paperback format. By Saturday night I was a crying, hyperventilating mess. (Big hugs to my sweet husband who…… Continue reading I Don’t Wanna (Plus a Special Announcement!)