Elizabeth Drake Reader of books. Creator of worlds. I’ve been reading romance stories since I first discovered Victoria Holt tucked away in my mother’s closet. My husband later hooked me on fantasy. Merging my two passions, I love a good romance story, especially if it has knights in shining armor, elves, dragons, or wizards. … Read More about About
5 Reasons I’m Ignoring Stephen King’s Advice
Most writer’s have heard Stephen King’s famous writing advice. I’ve read Stephen King’s book On Writing. It’s an interest read, though I confess, I haven’t reread it since 2008. 5 Reasons I’m Ignoring Stephen King’s Advice 1. Consuming is Easier than Creating It’s not easy to admit, but I can be lazy. Reading is easy. […]
Home Projects: Painting Trim
As I mentioned before, our house was built in the 1970s. One thing that clearly marks this is the beautiful, if very dated, red oak trim. This isn’t put in newer homes, so the fact that ours has it, marks it as something not yet updated. So, we decided to paint the trim in my […]
Book Review: Uprooted
Book: Uprooted Author: Namoi Novik Recommendation: Do not start this book until you have a whole day to devote to finishing it This book was recommended to me as a fantasy romance. It is NOT. It is still a fabulous book. It’s so amazing, I stayed up until 3am trying to finish it. I couldn’t. I barely slept […]
To Love a Prince
What you don’t trust can’t betray you, but it can still break your heart. Haunted by a tragedy he couldn’t prevent and hounded by a duty he never wanted, Crown Prince Eli of Tamryn is a cold, calculating, and manipulative man. But, whether his subjects like it or not, he will soon be their king. […]
How to Love a Duchess
Ice queens can’t be hurt because they have no feelings. They also can’t fall in love. Or so they tell themselves. As if being jilted by the crowned prince isn’t bad enough, the king sends Lady Daniella away from the capital city to oversee the estates of the murdered Duke of Westlake. She needs her […]
Knight of Valor
Sir Marcus must be perfect or people die, but what happens when the cost of perfection is too much? A weapon of the Gods of Light, Sir Marcus has dedicated himself to Their path and done miraculous things in Their name, including slay a lich. When the hero has completed his quest and done what he […]