Category Archives: best seller

The ‘To Read’ Guilt Paradox and the Pandemic

Posted on May 10, 2020 by SharonJoss

Over the years, my ‘books to read’ stack has grown from a pile to a stack to an entire bookshelf, and continued to grow until it has consumed several bookcases. And if pressed, I would admit to double-row stacking of … Continue reading →

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Advice: A Thermostat of Comparison

Posted on December 27, 2015 by SharonJoss

The experts tell us not to compare our success against others. Good advice, yet where else are we nubies and neo-pros to go for the information we need to become successful? The very act of seeking to improve our craft … Continue reading →

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Reflections on a Green-Eyed Monster

Posted on August 26, 2014 by SharonJoss

There was a book signing tonight at one of my local bookstores, and I decided to go. I hadn’t read any of the author’s books, but he writes fantasy; something I enjoy reading anyway, so why not, right? Additionally, he’s … Continue reading →

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The Joy of Having Written

Posted on October 8, 2013 by SharonJoss

I finished editing the final six chapters on AURUM today.  I’m done.  Finished, Finito. This is my fourth completed novel.  The joy and lightness of spirit that comes with having written is a high I’ve now experienced four times, but … Continue reading →

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DESTINY BLUES – Launch Announcement

Posted on August 1, 2013 by SharonJoss

Today is the official launch of my urban fantasy novel, DESTINY BLUES. Amazon:                    Paperback hardcopy Amazon:                    Kindle Edition Barnes & Noble:         Nook Edition Kobo:                        Kobo Edition Smashwords:             Smashwords Edition It’s the story of Shore Haven’s favorite meter maid, Mattie … Continue reading →

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Cover Reveal: DESTINY BLUES

Posted on July 27, 2013 by SharonJoss

For those of you who have been with me a while, one of my early urban fantasy novels (working title FATE) is about to be published.  I just got a proof of the hard copy, and I confess I got … Continue reading →

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Monday Funday – Kevin Hearne Book Signing

Posted on July 2, 2013 by SharonJoss

   Last night I went to a terrific book signing for Kevin Hearne and his latest book in the Iron Druid series, Hunted. I discovered this series a few years ago, and have been a faithful fan ever since.  The … Continue reading →

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