Jacquie Biggar-USA Today Best-selling author
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It's been so nice outside that I haven't had much time to visit the blogs, much less come up with a brilliant post {difficult at any time!}, but hope to comment here and there throughout the summer- my apologies. It was hubby's birthday on the weekend. We spent the day eating fresh berries and talking …
The past week has kicked my butt. It's hot and muggy in my area, which makes doing anything indoors a chore. We have AC on the fifth wheel but prefer not to use it unless we have to, which means opening windows in hopes of a breeze and setting up fans to stir the air. …
One of my favorite places to go when I'm seeking inspiration is Esquimalt Lagoon. On one side, you have the Pacific Ocean with a view of Victoria harbor... and on the other side, Royal Roads University with Hatley Castle seen in many featured films such as Deadpool, X-Men, Smallville, and many more. Is it any …
Photo by Alena Koval on Pexels.com Spring is in full swing, and we've been busy in the garden planting bulbs, vegetable seeds, weeding, soaking in the sun's rays, watching my cat watch the birds 🙂 and reading! Balroop Singh opened my eyes to the beauty and grace of poetry. Her latest collection is filled with …
Photo by Mayu on Pexels.com I'm getting quite the collection of NetGalley arcs and decided it was time to read, read, READ! lol I've added a short excerpt of the blurb and the author's bio. If interested, click the covers to find out more. The Insurgent by Teri Polen Amazon Link If a megalomaniac threatened …
Photo by Alena Koval on Pexels.com I can't believe it's the end of April already! It seems as though the older I get, the quicker time flies. My daughter arrived Tuesday night after taking a wrong turn and adding six hours to her trip. It's been almost five years since we've seen her, so I'm …
Photo by superphoto.be on Pexels.com Many thanks to Netgalley and St. Martin's Press, Minotaur Books for introducing me to this talented writer! The Key to Deceit The second in the Electra McDonnell series from Edgar-nominated author Ashley Weaver, The Key to Deceit, is a delightful World War II mystery filled with spies, murder, romance, and wit.London, 1940. …
Photo by Designecologist on Pexels.com It's hard to believe that I normally publish 3-4 books a year and for 2022 it looks as though I'll be lucky to get two done. Maybe it's the lasting effects of Covid, the horrifying war in Ukraine, or a general pall on life, but I feel this weird disassociation …
Little library- take one, leave one We've been spending a lot of time outdoors preparing the garden beds for planting and enjoying the spring flowers that have started blooming- I love this time of the year! This week I continued Rebecca Zanetti's Deep Ops series, a cute children's story by Miriam Hurdle, and the third …
I'm thrilled to share this new release from one of my critiquing friends, Sylvie Grayson! When I first moved to Vancouver Island back in 2012 (boy, time flies!) I decided to get serious about my long-held dream of writing. After building up the courage to attend a romance writing group meeting at a local library- …
Photo by Belle Co on Pexels.com When you're in need of an enjoyable escape the authors I'm highlighting today know how to deliver. D. L. Finn writes fantasy realism with a flair for the supernatural. D.L. Finn D.L. Finn is an independent California local who encourages everyone to embrace their inner child. She was born …
Photo by Kaboompics .com on Pexels.com I've had an excellent reading week. Each of these authors are at the top of their game. All are page-turners in a variety of genres. Kristan Higgins is a wonderful contemporary writer with a flair for blending complex characters and humorous situations. Kristan Higgins Kristan Higgins is the New …
I'm grateful to NetGalley and Lake Union Publishing for the opportunity to read The Unknown Beloved from one of the best authors I've ever encountered, Amy Harmon. This is a spine-tingling romance set against the backdrop of 1930's Cleveland where a serial killer named The Butcher hunts the streets. Based on a true story. Click …
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Photo by rovenimages.com on Pexels.com Romances are my favorite reading choice, and these authors know how to create HEAs to warm the heart! I picked up my first Sandra Cox western a couple of months ago and have been steadily working my way through her backlist ever since. She writes pulse-pounding action against memorable settings …
Photo by stein egil liland on Pexels.com Life and death conflicts are a part of nature. Some internal, some violent, all lifechanging. The authors I'm reviewing today take us on a quest for peace that will squeeze your heart and make you count your blessings at the same time. https://read.amazon.ca/kp/embed?asin=B00TFWFDAG&preview=newtab&linkCode=kpe&ref_=cm_sw_r_kb_dp_S8TEMT7WFH1VMDE8AA2J&tag=jacqbiggar-20 If grimdark tales of spiraling …
Photo by Anni Roenkae on Pexels.com I've been in an introspective mood for the last while and my reading choices reflect that frame of mind. Heart-wrenching, soul-searching stories sure to haunt your thoughts. The first two are Amazon Prime reads- think library. You can 'borrow' books from their store and return them when you're done. …
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Photo by freestocks.org on Pexels.com Three heartwarming reads to start out the New Year! There's nothing like a good book and a hot cup of tea on a chilly winter's evening. We've had a bit of a cold snap (for us) here on the west coast and I've been holed up inside with hubby and …
Photo by Yaroslav Shuraev on Pexels.com How was your holiday? We got snow for Christmas! Best gift ever; my daughter graduated from university with a Masters in Marine Science! Her dad and I are so very proud of all the hard work and perseverance she put in to achieve her dreams. On a more serious …
Photo by Tetyana Kovyrina on Pexels.com I'm rounding out December with some unputdownable reads! Just like the busy little squirrel above, I've been hoarding books to my chest, saving them for the long winter nights we have in the northern hemisphere. Winter solstice is almost here (Dec 21) and the sun will set at 4:21 …
Photo by Acharaporn Kamornboonyarush on Pexels.com December is here and all the excitement of the holidays is upon us! We took Mom and our grandson to the 23rd Annual IEOA Truck Light Convoy with 80 trucks! https://youtu.be/H-lOy0LVnJY It was the perfect evening. We had the Pacific Ocean at our backs and hundreds of happy viewers …
Jacquie Biggar-USA Today Best-selling author 
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