Jencey's Writer's Corner

When I was a little kid I had many relatives that were not biologically related to me. The growth of my family began, with my parents. They tried to think of a way to introduce their adult friends to their young daughters. So we were told that we had another set of grandparents in Grandma and Grandpa Parrish. A friend of my Grandma Watts became Aunt Carol. I still think of them as family today. I also inherited a group from college that I  affectionately refer to as my baseball bros. In Sarah McCoy’s book The Mapmaker’s Children her main character Sarah Brown is in much the same position. Her family has grown despite her illness and her work. Eden Anderson in the present timeline wants children badly but has not been able to have them. How will they define family? Synopsis: Sarah Brown is the daughter of John Brown the famous abolitionist. The story begins when Sarah finds out that because of an illness; she cannot have children. So she actively takes up her father’s ...

Welcome Kristy Cambron to Writer’s Corner. I am sharing her latest book TheIllusionist’s Apprentice published by Thomas Nelson. I received no financial compensation for this review. Kristy Cambron is a very popular author in Inspirational Fiction genre. She just received an Inspy  award nomination for her book The Ringmaster’s Wife . Her other novels are very popular as well. Synopsis: Horace Stapleton is attempting the grandest illusion of all time. He will try to bring a man back to life that has been dead for many years. When his attempt fails certain key characters are there to witness what happens next. The FBI led by Elliot Matthews and his partner Connor Finnegan. Then there is Wren Lockhart the famed apprentice of Harry Houdini. The FBI feels that Wren knows more than she is willing to share about this grand illusion. Will Elliot be able to unearth her secrets before it is too late? What really happened that day in the cemetery? My Thoughts: I enjoyed ...

I absolutely devoured her book I WAS BLIND (Dating), BUT NOWI SEE. I received this book from Tyndale.  I received no financial compensation for this post. Today Stephanie Rische is visiting Writer’s Corner.  I recently devoured her book I WAS BLIND (Dating) BUT NOW I SEE.   I feel her message speaks volumes to singles who are on this journey. Synopsis:  Stephanie shares her journey looking seeking the man of her dreams.  She uses stones to mark her path to Mr. Right.  The journey may have taken longer than she thought but it was worth it in the end.  She also shares what God taught her along the way in the journey.  How seeking God’s path is not easy but can be fulfilling at times.  How to stay the course when life takes turns you would not have otherwise chosen.  What can the reader learn from these experiences? What five aspects of Stephanie Rische should readers know? 1.” When I was a kid, my best friend...

Are you ready for the first of the beach reads of 2017! Here is the first one on our docket at Writer’s Corner. Thank you to Gallery Books for a copy of Beach House for Rent by Mary Alice Monroe . I was not given any financial compensation for this review. This is the third and final installment of the Beach House series . Readers will get a chance to learn what will happen to Cara’s beach house and her family. Yes, turtles and shore birds are also included in this story. What will the future bring? Synopsis: Cara and Brett are putting the finishing touches on their renovations of the beach house. Her plan is to rent it for the summer for some extra income that she and Brett desperately need.  The perfect opportunity comes from a contact of Palmer’s who needs a place for this summer.  This contact has a daughter who will live there and work all summer.  So the rental agreement is made between Cara and Heather for the summer. Her job for the summer is to sk...

This year Mary Kay Andrews (MKA) is sharing her Beach House cookbook with us.  If you know MKA then her books all revolve around the beach.  So it is only appropriate that the cookbook is represented as well.  It features highlights from her Kay’s family recipes.  I am a baker at heart so I love to cook! I am also looking forward to trying one of her recipes.   So let’s take a look at this fabulous cookbook! Synopsis: “You don’t have to own a beach house to enjoy Mary Kay Andrews’ recipes. All you need is an appetite for delicious, casual dishes, cooked with the best fresh, local ingredients and presented with the breezy flair that make Mary Kay Andrews’ novels a summertime favorite at the beach. From an early spring dinner of cherry balsamic-glazed pork medallions and bacon-kissed Brussels sprouts to Fourth of July buttermilk-brined fried chicken, potato salad, and pudding parfaits to her New Year’s Day Open House menu of roast oysters, hom...

Tracie Peterson is one of my favorite authors. The Alaskan Quest is series is an older series of hers. The first book in the series is Summer of the Midnight Sun . It is the sequel to the Yukon Quest series which is an absolute must read! Jacob and Leah are the characters that carry over from that series. Karen and Adrik’s story also takes place there. Are you ready for a thrill ride? Synopsis: Leah has had one desire for ten years which is to marry, but can she forgive the one man who broke her heart? Jayce Kincaid thinking Leah a child at that time rejected her. Now Leah is seeking new purpose especially after ten years of waiting for someone else to come along. Jayce comes back into her life and offers her brother Jacob an opportunity of a life time. A quest to the north pole. As Jacob starts preparing and helping Jayce an accident occurs and Leah is called to help him.  Meanwhile on the other side of the country in Washington D.C.; Stanley a Pinkerton agent give...

Thank you for St. Martin’s Press for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. I received no monetary compensation for this review.  How many of you saw Victoria on PBS? For the many who watched how many set their dvrs not to miss an episode? Today we will be reviewing the companion book Victoria by @DaisyGoodwin, which was mentioned the airing of the television episodes. Synopsis: Victoria has always been under the thumb of her mother and Sir John. They brought her up in the Kensington way. When her uncle the King dies Victoria becomes his successor. She has her independence from her mother and Sir John. How will she break free? She first moves the household to Buckingham Palace. It is more central to London. Her tutor as she progresses in her reign is Lord Melbourne. He helps her navigate the rough path of her enemies. Victoria is enjoying her friend but does it come with a price? Will she marry? What changes may come as her reign progresses? My Th...