Category Archives: Books and Reading

Stonebearer’s Betrayal Release Day!

Posted on November 13, 2018 by Jodi

It’s been a long journey, and many of you have been with me from the beginning. My young adult fantasy was released on all major online book retailers today! Be sure to click the link to read the full article … Continue reading →

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Interview with Scott E. Tarbet

Posted on January 28, 2015 by Jodi

Welcome Scott E. Tarbet to My Literary Quest! I’m glad to have you here and looking forward to hearing the wit and wisdom you have to share with my readers.  I got to know Scott through the editorial process of … Continue reading →

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5 Ways to Bring Your Writer Friends Joy

Posted on December 3, 2014 by Jodi

‘Tis the season to give and show gratitude, and for those of you with a writer in your life, now is the perfect time to make an extra effort to bring them joy.  Writers and creative people tend to lead … Continue reading →

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Reading for Pleasure

Posted on June 11, 2014 by Jodi

We all have our favorite books, those stories that we just fall into and never get tired of.  They are the ones that call to us every few years to read again.  Sometimes it’s one specific book, sometimes it’s a … Continue reading →

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The Caged Bird Has Flown Free

Posted on May 28, 2014 by Jodi

This morning I was saddened to learn of the passing of renowned poet and icon of her generation, Dr. Maya Angelou.  Although I’ve never been a terrific student of poetry, I have experienced Maya’s work when in a high school … Continue reading →

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Is Tragedy Worth Writing?

Posted on May 21, 2014 by Jodi

We’ve all read at least one tragedy, whether it was the required high school reading of Romeo and Juliet, or perhaps the recent Fault in Our Stars by John Green.  Some readers are drawn to the heightened emotion that is … Continue reading →

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Bird by Bird – Anne Lamott

Posted on April 9, 2014 by Jodi

If I were to ever teach a writing class, heaven forbid, I would have everyone read at least two different writing books written by writers.  It wouldn’t matter which ones either, because honestly they all say variations of the same … Continue reading →

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Orson Scott Card’s “How to Write Science Fiction and Fantasy”

Posted on January 29, 2014 by Jodi

Although it say’s it’s for writers of science fiction and fantasy, I’ve found enough gems inside this book that it’s worth sharing with all my fellow writers.  Orson Scott Card, author of the award winning “Ender’s Game” and many other … Continue reading →

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Investing in a Good Book

Posted on January 9, 2013 by Jodi

This Christmas I received a happy little gift card to one of my local bookstores.  With that gift card came a huge decision – to splurge on a new juicy piece of fiction or … to acquire a popular reference book recommended … Continue reading →

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The Thirteenth Tale

Posted on October 9, 2012 by Jodi

For those of you who missed me yesterday and the rest of you who didn’t, be assured that I was not neglecting the blog.  Instead, I was pressed between the pages of this month’s book club selection, The Thirteenth Tale … Continue reading →

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