While writing book reviews on my blog for the last fifteen years, I realized that I have read several first books in series (such as duologies like Gene Wolfe’s Wizard Knight or trilogies like N.K. Jemisin’s Broken Earth) but, for some reason, never continued with the...
Marion’s Indie Book Spotlight Review #2: Dance With Me by Livia J. Elliot
by MHill | Jul 16, 2026 | Book Reviews, Marion's Indie Book Spotlight, Marion's Reading Life Blog, Wisdom From Kammbia Column, Wisdom From Kammbia Novella Review
I don't read many fairytales. But Dance With Me by Livia J. Elliot came to my attention from one of my favorite BookTubers, Books with Zara. Zara is a sophisticated reader and has excellent taste. So, when she likes a book, I pay attention. Dance With Me tells the...
Marion’s Indie Book Spotlight Review #1: Unconscious Impulses by Kevin L. Bouyer
by MHill | Apr 11, 2026 | Book Reviews, Marion's Indie Book Spotlight, Wisdom From Kammbia Column
Unconscious Impulses by Kevin L. Bouyer is the first book review under my new feature, Marion's Indie Book Spotlight. I explained the goal of this new feature on blog in my previous post. I will not repeat myself here, but the goal is to use this platform to provide...
Marion’s Indie Book Spotlight
by MHill | Mar 28, 2026 | Marion's Indie Book Spotlight
I’ve been reviewing novels on this blog since January 2011. Outside of publishing my Kammbia novels, writing reviews has been one of the most rewarding things I have done professionally. Writing reviews has clarified my thoughts about why I connect or not connect with...