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INTERVIEW: Margarita Longoria’s Anthology was Born from Words of Hate
Christina Boyd interviews Margarita Longoria, a nationally recognized, award-winning librarian, educator, speaker, and passionate advocate for diverse literature based in South Texas. A former English teacher, she holds a BA and MA in English, as well as a Master of Library.
She is the founder of Border Book Bash, a literary festival that celebrates teens and tweens of the Rio Grande Valley, and the editor of the acclaimed anthology Living Beyond Borders: Growing Up Mexican

Christina Boyd
Sep 25 min read


Review: An Offer of Marriage by Amy D’Orazio
Christina Boyd reviews new release, AN OFFER OF MARRIAGE. Amy D’Orazio once again delivers a captivating page-turner…

Christina Boyd
Aug 263 min read


Review: THE GOVERNESS AND THE ROGUE by Mimi Matthews
Christina Boyd reviews USA Today bestselling author Mimi Matthews' latest, The Governess and the Rogue. Matthews continues to prove why she’s a standout in historical romance. Her ability to blend adventure, emotional depth, and sparkling dialogue is unparalleled. I can’t recommend this one enough—especially if you’ve been following the series. Jack and Bea’s journey is everything I hoped for and so much more. It was just the escape I needed.

Christina Boyd
Jul 173 min read


Review: THUS WITH A KISS I DIE by Christina Dodd
Christina Boyd says of THUS WITH A KISS I DIE by NY Times bestselling author Christina Dodd, "Rosie’s sharp tongue and intentional commentary to the reader feel like a wink shared across centuries—a charming reminder that she knows exactly how ridiculous (and thrilling) her world is. The tone is warm, witty, and irreverent in the best possible way."

Christina Boyd
Jul 105 min read


Review: A DAUGHTER OF FAIR VERONA by Christina Dodd
Sophia Rose reviews A DAUGHTER OF VERONA by USA Today bestselling author Christina Dodd.

Sophia Rose
Jul 35 min read


Review: THE SECRETS Of THORNDALE MANOR by Syrie James
Christina Boyd reviews USA Today’s bestselling author Syrie James’s new release “The Secrets of Thorndale Manor.”

Christina Boyd
Jun 193 min read


Review: ROOMMATING by Meredith Schorr
Christina Boyd reviews Meredith Schorr's latest romcom ROOMMATING.

Christina Boyd
Jun 103 min read


Review: RULES for RUIN by Mimi Matthews
Christina Boyd reviews RULES FOR RUIN by Mimi Matthews. Book 1 of the “The Crinoline Academy" series kicks off—a smart, compelling historical romance with sharp banter, simmering suspense, and an unlikely hero.

Christina Boyd
May 153 min read


REVIEW: The Secrets of Wycliffe Manor by Patricia Rice
Sophia Rose reviews The Secrets of Wycliffe Manor by Patricia Rice, narrated by Jayne Entwistle.

Sophia Rose
Mar 204 min read


INTERVIEW: "Mr. Malcolm's List" by Suzanne Allain, A Twenty-Year Journey from Book to Film
Christina Boyd interviews author, screenwriter Suzanne Allain who adapted her novel Mr. Malcolm’s List into a screenplay.

Christina Boyd
Mar 114 min read


REVIEW: THE HEIR by Amy D’Orazio and Jessie Lewis
Christina Boyd reviews THE HEIR, #4 in the Rags to Richmond series, by Amy D'Orazio and Jessie Lewis.

Christina Boyd
Feb 163 min read


INTERVIEW: Austenesque Author Christina Morland Says Characters Need to be Unique and Recognizable
Christina Boyd interviews author Christina Morland. Morland spent the first 2 decades of her life with no knowledge of Pride and Prejudice.

Christina Boyd
Feb 114 min read


WHY WE READ AND OR WRITE ABOUT JANE AUSTEN by Maria Grazia
Italian blogger Maria Grazia, shares her perspective on Why We Read and Write About Jane Austen.

Maria Grazia
Jan 214 min read


Review: Remember When: Clarissa’s Story by Mary Balogh
Sophia Rose guest reviews Mary Balogh's REMEMBER WHEN, the fourth in the Ravenswood series.

Sophia Rose
Jan 164 min read


INTERVIEW: Rebecca Carter's Characters are the Soul of the Book
Christina Boyd interviews Rebecca A. Carter, an author, editor, singer, and actress living in Madrid, represented by Christine Goss...

Christina Boyd
Jan 74 min read


INTERVIEW: Deborah Wong Likes Immortalizing People She Knows in Her Characters
Christina Boyd interviews debut author Deborah Wong. Deborah Wong is a Rhysling Award and Pushcart Prize nominated Malaysian poet.

Christina Boyd
Dec 24, 20243 min read


WHY WE READ AND OR WRITE ABOUT JANE AUSTEN by Denise Stout
Author Denise Stout shares her perspective on Why We Read and Write about Jane Austen.

Christina Boyd
Dec 17, 20245 min read


Review: THE LISBON AFFAIR by Cat T. Gardiner
Guest reviewer Deborah Brown reviews an unforgettable WW2 romance, THE LISBON AFFAIR by Cat T. Gardiner.

Deborah Brown
Dec 12, 20245 min read


Review: THE MUSE OF MAIDEN LANE by Mimi Matthews
A unique pair of individuals have their own reasons for agreeing to a marriage of convenience and a scandalous artistic endeavor by society.

Sophia Rose
Nov 14, 20244 min read


INTERVIEW: Sandra Ramsey Sees Herself in Her Strong Female Characters
Christina Boyd interviews Sandra Ramsey. Ramsey’s love of books evolved early in childhood. Encouraged by her mother to read…

Christina Boyd
Nov 12, 20244 min read
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