Jencey's Writer's Corner

For many of you who do not know I fought cancer last year.  My friend bestowed a gift of this devotional book by Sarah Young .  Jesus Today is an inspirational guide to the daily living of those suffering with an illness. The introduction of this book begins with the background of Sarah Young.  She has also fought chronic illness, and is open and honest about her journey.  Sarah uses her experience with her illness to inspire others.  This journey is full of compassion and warmth for her audience. Each page shares a saying or an inspired message.  The book is intended to be a devotional book.  There is a message to uses parts of the bible.  Each entry includes many bible verses on the opposite page. There is a section that separates the weekly entries.  It can include quotes or bible verses.  That includes some quote that may or may not use a bible verse. My Thoughts: I loved this book!  I read it daily for about t...

For the first time in history three women authors have gotten together to tell a story.  This story is written one seamless story.  The Forgotten Room is one such novel.  I also know that they are working on another project. Synopsis: Olivia Van Alen is a maid in the Pratt mansion in New York.  She has taken the post to get revenge for her father’s death.  Will she be able to find the proof that she needs?  Or will she be distracted by one of the sons?  Their story remains a secret until we meet Lucy Young who takes a job with a law firm.  Her boss is a Schuyler and one of his clients is a Ravenel.  When Lucy is asked to take this client out will she find that they have more in common than she thought?  Then in the Second World War the mansion has become a hospital.  Doctor Kate Schuyler who is Lucy’s daughter makes a case for taking on an extra patient.  This patient is Cooper Ravenel.  What will they discover a...

  Thank you to William Morrow and Library Thing for a copy of this novel in exchange for an honest review. The New York Times bestselling author Cecelia Ahern returns with, One Hundred Names. Synopsis: Irish Reporter Kitty Logan has been in turmoil lately over a recent story. This story created a scandal when investigation physical education teacher Colin Maguire.  The charge sexually abusing two of his students.  He might have also fathering one child, on the show Thirty Minutes. The results of the story leaving both of their careers in jeopardy. Her Boss convinces Kitty to write a different kind of story.  One that she is inspired to write the one story that she has always wanted to write. She discovers a brown envelope with the list of one hundred names.  Who could Kitty possibly meet?  What do these names link to? Will Colin ever forgive Kitty for the damage she’s caused? My Thoughts: One Hundred Names is a novel that I found enjoya...

Thank you to Library Reads and Source Books for a copy of The Other Einstein in exchange for an honest review. Mileva (Mitza) Maric Einstein was the first wife of Albert Einstein.   Did you know about her contributions towards his early work?  What was their relationship like?  Is there room for two geniuses in one marriage? Synopsis: Mitza Maric is not your typical student at university in Zurich Switzerland.  She is from the Serbia area of the Austrian Hungry Empire.  She has one major flaw and that is her limp.  In her culture it means that she cannot marry. Will her experiences at the university change give her different opportunities?   Life seems different once school starts.  Makes friends with her roommates at the pension.  She also meets Albert Einstein a classmate from many of her classes.   He knows that Mitza has something special. Their relationship becomes special and they begin working together i...

Welcome back to the early 1900s New York City.  Envy by Anna Godbersen explores the relationships of the elite in this series about the Luxe.  If you are familiar with Gossip Girl or Beverly Hills 90210 then this maybe the series for you. Synopsis: Penelope Schoonmaker just married the man she has most desired with a lie.  The former fiancée Diana Holland is now trying to decide what her future will be.  Her former Fiancé Henry wants nothing to do with his new wife.  What will Laura do to hold onto to him?  Will any of her plans work?  In the meantime Diana’s sister is recovering from the death of her husband.  What will the future bring for her?  When a trip to Florida opens up will this trip keep Henry loyal or will he find a way to tell Diana the truth? My Thoughts: Anna Godbersen has great art work of her covers of her novels.  There was a copy available at the library of one of her other books in the series.  The ...

Thank you to St. Martins Press for a copy of The Glass Kitchen .  This copy was given to me in exchange for an honest review. I have always loved cooking.  I consider myself pretty good cook.  I just don’t feel that I can hold a candle to Portia.  I do not carry the wisdom of the knowing. Pull up a chair and get ready for a tasty read and you might find more than just a great read! Synopsis: Portia has just divorced her husband a senator from Texas.  She is planning to start over in New York near her sisters.  Their aunt had property there and Portia feels that this is the perfect place to start over.  So what will she do?  In Texas her family  came to fame for their restaurant the Glass Kitchen.  Portia also has the gift of being able to serve the right food to the right person.  The food also has symbolism. Now her neighbor Gabriel has bought the upper floors of her aunt’s townhouse.  But does he own it all?...

Renee Rosen in her novel What The Lady Wants introduces us to Marshall Fields and Delia. How many of you remember Marshall Fields and his store in Chicago?  Harry Selfridges’ store in London?  The readers will learn much about Marshall Fields and his philosophies. Synopsis: Delia Spencer attends a party the evening of 1871 when the Chicago Fire begins.  She also meets Marshall Fields.  Her family takes refuge north of the city.  What is left? She later marries Percy an old friend.  The marriage does not give her what she most desires a child.  Delia starts to run into Marshall Field again at various gatherings in social set.  She also finds her feelings for Marshall Fields growing.  When Fields decides to deepen his relationship with Delia will the respective spouses agree?   Will Fields be able to give Delia what she most desires?  Does his business operation continue to grow?  What will the future bring? My...