Well, dear readers, I once again have a Kindle thanks to the generosity of a friend (Thanks Mr. Scott). I have finished one book and am half way through another one. In the morning before work, I am sitting down with my coffee and reading as I finish my breakfast. It is a relaxing way …
Author: rosereads
A writer, a poet and all around book lover. I write for the same reason that I read, because it fills my life with joy and meaning. Books and a love of words has given me a career and once a trip abroad.
A dear friend suggested that I turn my love of books into this blog. So, here we are. As a full time teacher, you can expect me to do my homework and post at least once a week.
Write Something
I can, I can, I will start writing tonight. The hour is late and my mind is foggy, but I will, I will write something tonight profound and interesting it may even be Before my head hits the desk and my fingers forget their marks I will, I will write something tonight.
Lu’s Bookshelf
With the death of my Kindle, I have gone back and forth between using the phone app and solid tangible books. The app isn't perfect and I would love to own a new Kindle, but it isn't in the cards right now. And even when it is, I know now that I will never give …
Casting Off
I was a broken girl tattered by the love you toss away Used my scars and tears to build myself Now the past is gone and you still live there calling of all my love obsession no that’s right and I would hate to miss quote you all my love was just a delusion a …
10 Publishing Lessons From A Newbie (Part 1)
1. It pays to hire and editor, but know what you are paying for first. The best and worse thing that I did when I finished Blood Child was hire an editor. I had read over and over again about how poorly edited some independent authors published works have been and how it gives a …
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My Promise
every time you see me you see the most beautiful me that there is and the most beautiful me that there will ever me and it is a gift that you give to me that I wish so much so very much to give back to you in a new ending loop of what love …
Shy Lu and the Book Signing
The hardest thing for people to believe about me is that I am actually shy. The powerful voice I use on the stage or in the classroom isn't a constant in my life. This evening, I had the great opportunity to listen to and meet with two fabulous ladies, Leanna Reneee Hieber and Alethea Kontis. …
Book Release Party – February 22nd
I am proud to announce that on Feb. 22nd from 1pm to 3pm at SMASH Comics in the Seminole Towne Center in Sanford, Florida. I will have some books available for signing as well as some freebies. Check out their Facebook page and show them some love. Blood Child is available on Amazon in both e-book and …
A Well Lived Life
I don't know how many mistakes I have made in publishing my first book, but walking back from the Audubon Park Farmer's Market I realize just how happy I am and that things are good. Not always great, but pretty good. I was able to deliver another one of my books to one of my …
Friday the 13th and a Book is Born…
Something wicked this way comes... and my first novel, Blood Child, has been released. It is a weird and very surreal thing to have a dream come true and at the same time not yet know if it will flower. I hope you will enjoy my first book and all the ones to come. It …
Lucinda Rose 