Ultimate top 5 author wish list

Everyone is different and we all want different things . I thought I’d take a moment to share with you my ultimate author wish list. Remember not to skip the word ultimate, so they may not be the most realistic list I have ever come up with.

1. I don’t have to promote my books – EVER! As soon as they are released they sell like sweets at a fat camp.
2. Every book I write makes the NY Times bestseller list.
3. Writing has made me as rich as the Astacio family from A Perfect Caress, Path to Passion and soon to be released Ambitious Seduction. Since I never revealed exactly just how wealthy they were, the amount of money they possess will increase on a daily basis.
4. I can write my own personal romance and make it come to fruition. I’m talking how me and the man of my dreams meets, his intelligence, kindness, and handsomeness, how perfect he is for me, our intense attraction (which will include sparks which will straighten my naturally curly hair), how he makes me snort fluid out my nose because he is so damn funny. Yeah, that’s what I’m talking about.
5. For me to rule the world with love and discipline. Okay so this isn’t author related, but it would be a much more peaceful place to live if I were the queen of the world.

 What's on your wish list?

Top 5 reasons for writing book reviews

I was a reader long before I ever started reviewing books. The first book I can remember reviewing online was Most Eligible Bachelor (Men of Distinction Book 1) by Empi Baryeh  in 2013 and I’ve been rocking on ever since.

Why do I review books, you ask? I’ll tell you (even if you didn’t) all in a handy top five list. Just so you know, my reasons are not in chronological order.

1. It makes me feel like Ms. Oprah Winfrey when I post a review, especially on my blog. Okay so I don’t have as much influence as her (yet), nor do I have a stamp which tells the world that the book belongs in my book club, nor are NYT bestselling authors throwing themselves at me trying to get me to read their books, nor… None-the-less, It makes me feel the teensiest bit powerful, just like Ms. Winfrey.
2. I get to share my opinions about a book with the world. I’ve had two friends voraciously recommended a series to me at two separate times- The Stephanie Plum stories by Janet Evanovich. When I got around to reading the recommended books and inevitably liked them they gloated. Big time. Sharing is caring right?
3. I get to support writers who have labored over a story. It’s as if I’m part of their marketing team when I share a review.
4. It’s fun, especially when the book is extraordinary. The review writes itself because I want to sing its praises to the world. And sometimes people in the world actually listen. When the book is average at best, the fun factor diminishes, but I still enjoy it.
5. Sometimes, when I desire them and ask nicely, I get free books. Always a plus.

     Why do you write book reviews?