A Mood Reader’s Dilemma: Tackling TBRs

What is a mood reader? A mood reader is a person who reads according to their mood. This means that their feelings and emotions often dictate what they’ll read. I’ve been a mood reader for as long as I can remember. I read whatever strikes the occasion or feeling. This can be randomly perusing the…

Why I Write – An Author’s Reflection

From a young age, I always enjoyed reading and writing stories. I was an avid reader, and I feel like most avid readers want to write in some way. Either they become readers or writers, or decide to juggle both. It wasn’t until I got older that I realized I wanted to write my own…

Writer’s Tag: Get To Know Me

Since I have some new readers on the website I thought it was time to do another meet-the-author post, but here it finally is! Hello! I’m Rachel, the author behind this page. I thought it would be fun to do a writer’s tag that I found and was originally created by: Lorraine Ambers & Ari Meghlen. Thanks to them…

Save the Date! Sterlingfest Local Author Book Sale

Save the Date! I’ll be participating in 2025 Local Author Book Sale during Sterlingfest on Saturday July 26 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m! The book sale will take place on the sidewalk alongside the Sterling Heights Public Library. The Library will be closed, but the lobby will remain open for restrooms and to use…

2025 Juneteenth Event: Black Book Fair & Brunch Recap

On June 21st, I got the opportunity to participate in Plates & Pages: A Black Book Fair & Brunch hosted by the lovely Indigo Kerr who is the owner of Indigo Ink Illustrations. I was looking forward to this event so much and despite the early morning storms and heatwave (it was about 90 degrees…

Save The Date! – A Juneteenth Event: Black Book Fair & Brunch

Save the Date! I’ll be participating in Plates & Pages: A Black Book Fair & Brunch on June 21, 2025! I’m looking forward to this event and connecting with other vendors and attendee. Join us for a celebration of Black literature, art, and community at the Juneteenth Book Fair & Brunch. The event is free…

Celebrating Independent Bookstore Day 2025!

Independent Bookstore Day is held on the Saturday in April which celebrates independent bookstores across the country online and in-store. It’s a celebration of reading and celebrating small (bookish ) businesses while also bringing the bookish community together. It’s always such an anticipated day for me as I love to discover and shop at local…

Take A Thrilling Adventure in Zachary Ying and the Dragon Emperor

By Rachel Moulden for Fandom Spotlite For readers like myself who are intrigued by fun fantasy stories, Zachary Ying’s synopsis immediately caught my eye. Let’s take a dive into this brand-new middle-grade series from bestselling author Xiran Jay Zhao… Read the full article on Fandom Spotlite, here.

4 Great Novels about the Fandom Experience

Rachel Moulden for Fandom Spotlite Being that I’m a part of multiple geeky fandoms I love reading stories that take place at conventions, fictional fan wars, cosplay, and more. Today I wanted to share four fictional stories about the fandom experience that I’ve enjoyed reading. I hope you’ll enjoy these books too!  The Frame-Up (The…