Get reeled in.
Spring has come to Chez Book, Line, and Sinker, and I’ve got reorganization fever. With the house now in ship-shape, I took some time this afternoon to work on my woefully neglected book blog. I updated my Crystal Ball (Upcoming Reviews) section and added my rating system back on to my sidebar–it had been hiding [...]
Last month, after a mere 270 days of editing, I submitted my first-ever piece of literature for publication to Highlights Magazine. On Saturday, I received my first-ever rejection letter from Highlights Magazine. I’ve come full circle. The Editors tried to soften the blow with a form letter telling me that I was “competing with hundreds [...]
Surely I can’t be the only book worm and blogger who harbors secret fantasies about having something published one day. When I say published, I don’t mean on WordPress or Blogger–I’m talking publication in a magazine or journal, book or newspaper. Yes, I’ve always wanted to see my name in print, but what steps have I [...]
Welcome aboard, I'm Natalie! I'm 37, married to a dream boat, and live in New Jersey. It's all about books here! I read, recommend, review, and revel in them. Have a book you'd like me to review? Visit my Review Policy for details. Want to drop me a line? May 31, 2012
From the Outside Looking Indian
by Rupinder Gill
Courtesy of Berkley/NAL Penguin Group
June 12, 2012
Between You and Me
by Emma McLaughlin & Nicola Kraus
courtesy of Engelman & Co.
July 3, 2012
The Next Best Thing
by Jennifer Weiner
courtesy of Engelman & Co.
Comment Editing: Can I get an Amen?
Construction is in full swing on booklineandsinker.com, and things are coming along despite the fact that most of the directions and/or instructions I read appear to be written in Chinese or Sanskrit. Maybe it’s just me. I keep a brave smile pasted on my face, my techie friend on speed dial, a bottle of wine nearby, and pretend [...]