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Remember 2018? I do!
2018 was a year of great reads! Here's a list to reread or add to your TBR pile!
Feb 9, 2025
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Remember 2017? I do!
These were my recommended reads from 2017 and they're just as great today! I hope you'll check them out!
Jan 25, 2025
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What Happens After You Get Away With Murder?
The inspiration behind That Time I Killed You: a darkly funny thriller about murder, secrets, guilt, revenge, and the consequences that refuse to stay…
Jun 17
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21,616 Days on Earth
And the Joy We Keep Forgetting Is Ours
May 26
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On Writing, Design, Swag & Five Must-Reads
The discipline of writing, the practice of rewriting, the art of swag, considering AI in design and why the work still begins—and ends—with the human…
Apr 4
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A Turn of Phrase
Welcome A Turn of Phrase, a place of words and appreciation for the beautiful things in life.
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From Midnight Typewriter Heists to Karate Black Belts: A Writer’s Unusual Path
I discuss risky research, genre-bending novels, and the relentless imagination that drives my work.
Mar 6
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Where I'm At
12 Reviews of Books You Don't Want to Miss – and my writerly year so far.
Feb 13
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Meet the Author Challenge!
An intro to what's promising to be a very exciting bookish year!
Jan 8
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News, Reviews & A Fab New Event at TIFA!
With Mad Dog and the Sea Dragon officially part of the world, it's back to reviewing awesome books and highlighting events you won't want to miss!
Oct 18, 2025
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Into a Fabulous Fall We Venture!
Ready for a fabulous Fall? I know I am! From book launches, to readings, to wonderful events and new book reviews, there’s so much to look forward to!
Sep 2, 2025
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Mid-Summer Book Delights
News and reviews so hot you'll need 60SPF sunscreen!
Aug 4, 2025
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Feb 13
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39 Book Reviews and A New Workshop!
Apr 14, 2025
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21,616 Days on Earth
May 26
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Mid-Summer Book Delights
Aug 4, 2025
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News, Reviews & A Fab New Event at TIFA!
Oct 18, 2025
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The Existential War of the Writerly Self
Plus, a look back to the 59 fabulous reviews of 2020!
Mar 24, 2025
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Remember 2017? I do!
These were my recommended reads from 2017 and they're just as great today! I hope you'll check them out!
Jan 25, 2025
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Welcome to "A Turn of Phrase"
My new book review site, featuring reviews from The Minerva Reader 2017-2024, as well as adding new books for 2025. News, reviews and lots of book love!
Jan 25, 2025
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