This is a blog reviewing the latest book I have read along with the books I have self-published. Please feel free to follow along with my reading / writing journey.

Book 7 of the Artemis Fowl series. This one is a while new direction for the series. Oh the world isn’t in peril but definitely Artemis is. I love that this is a look at mental disabilities. It also was great to see a different villain. What I am excited to see is if the…

A classic novel that hits hard even being as short as it is. A definition of great things coming in small packages. The metaphors and various imagery stays with you long after the end of this short tale. If you’ve never read it, it is time. Pick this one up.

Book 6 of the Artemis Fowl series. This was an exciting romp through time and almost a continuation of the previous book in a way. The twist on this one was fantastic and totally to the story a different way. Magnificently done. If you’re ready strap in to the fast-paced adventure with maybe a hint…

Book 5 of Artemis Fowl. This is a real in-depth look at demons and how they relate in the Artemis Fowl universe. Lots of madmen and plenty of danger as the boy genius saves the world yet again. This series stays strong with this latest installment. Strap in and be prepared for fast-paced action.

Book 4 of the Artemis Fowl series. This was the standard world is endangered by a megalomaniac. The differing factor from the previous book is that we lose a dear character. It would have been cool if the author would have explored those emotions a touch more as it had a little less of an…

This classic self-help book is focused on self-image and really the negative stories we tell ourselves. I have seen this time and again coaching and really do feel strongly about the topic. I love that this approaches it both from a scientific and religious methodology. I highly recommend this book and am looking to get…

Book 3 of Artemis Fowl. The evil boy genius is at it again. It is amazing to me how little the title of this book has to do with the story. Aside from that it is a fun fast paced adventure with lots of puzzles and intrigues with just the right amount of magic. I…

Book 2 of Artemis Fowl. Action packed and full of witty comments. As we continue on with the series we begin to see Artemis working with the fairy people instead of against them. Of course this time his father’s life hangs in the balance as well as the whole fairy world. With the boy with…

Book 1 of Artemis Fowl. This was a great novel of a boy genius going up against the hidden world of fairies. It is a twist to the Harry Potter style story where our protagonist joins the hidden world. As we he is the villain. Sometimes it is fun cheering for the bad guy. I…

Book 93 of the Boxcar Children Mysteries. This was a fun mystery about a serious topic of people forging other people’s work. With the advent of AI we are seeing a lot more of this with people using artists/authors good names to pass off work they never did. It is sad that this is not…