I was late to the Nicole Baart party. When I read my first of her books, I was gobsmacked. “How have I never come across her before?” I asked. Well, she’s now on my must-read list, and her newest book, The Long Way Back, is coming out in just a few short weeks. When you…
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Novelist, composer, choir director, hobby photographer, mom of four, and budding disability rights activist--why yes, in fact I do have my hands full.
My Take on “Spare”
OK, I will admit it: I am fascinated with the British royal family. Not nearly as much as some–I never watched the weddings, for instance, not for lack of interest, but because I really don’t have time–and I’ve never bought a magazine with a royal on the cover. After reading Spare, I’m glad of that…
Read More“Wicked,” Gregory Maguire
“Wicked” is a cultural phenomenon, and with a few exceptions (Marvel, Star Wars, Harry Potter), I am terrible at keeping up with cultural phenomena. I tried to read it a few years ago and found the early chapters too… let’s call it “earthy”… for my comfort. I don’t know the musical, either, despite being a…
Read MoreIt’s sale time again!
Today (Feb. 27, 2023) only: A SONG FOR THE ROAD is on Kindle sale for $1.99! (Hint: Feel free to share this post. 😉 ) And I promise, I’ll have more book reviews up soon… it’s been quite a year so far!
Read MoreThrowback: A Tangled Web
I have loved the Anne and Emily books since the first time I read them, but it took me until now to read this late work of Lucy Montgomery’s. In all her books, she creates a community of vivid characters, all of them quirky and none of them very in tune with their own emotions.…
Read MoreMy Favorite Things
In the spirit of the holidays I wanted to share some really good things–books and not-books–that I have discovered in the past year or so. Maybe something on this list will bless you as they have blessed me!* For music people: If you are a person of my age who’s been involved in music, chances…
Read MoreFive on a Friday with Sharon Peterson
One perk of being a published author is how many other authors I get to “meet.” We all hear about the big, flashy books by big-name authors, but there are a host of gems that may never cross our paths. (So many books… so little time!) I get to see some of those books these…
Read MoreFinding beauty in the crap life throws at you
Recently I discovered the site Shepherd.com, which is subtitled “Discover the Best Books.” The idea is that authors share lists of books around a particular topic. NOT our own books–but books we loved! For instance, here’s a list called “The best books about families and the secrets we keep from one another.” I’m going to…
Read More25 Authors and What They’re Thankful For
This month I am blessed to get to participate in Ashley Hasty (of the Hasty Book List)’s roundup of authors and what they’re thankful for. A number of my women’s fiction author friends are included as well as a number of authors who are totally new to me. Check it out! We can all find…
Read More$1.99 sale, today only!
A Song For The Road is on sale today only! Amazon made it a Daily Kindle Deal. (And I think you can gift it to others!)
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Kathleen M. Basi 