Hi Everyone, My apologies, last week was a bit hectic with work and finishing up a painting commission so I was unable to read and write a book review. 😦 I will try to make a post this week about what I learned from the experience especially regarding meditative work state and just how much … Continue reading Delayed Book Review
Author: Raphael K Mohan
Book Review : The Oathbreaker’s Shadow by Amy McCulloch
I remember picking this book up back in my university days but never reading it. It joined my collection of books that started collecting dust on my shelf. But as I was writing my own story, I started to have an interest in books that dealt with other cultures outside of the North American. I … Continue reading Book Review : The Oathbreaker’s Shadow by Amy McCulloch
Book Review : The Blackthorn Key by Kevin Sands
This book was initially recommended to me by my wonderful partner who is writing her own middle grade novel. Now as my previous reviews as well as the book I’ve written show, I normally write and read Young Adult fantasy and science fiction novels so I wasn’t sure if I’d love this book as much … Continue reading Book Review : The Blackthorn Key by Kevin Sands
Update and Progress
Hi Everyone! With Thanksgiving this week I wasn’t able to find the time to write up a book review for this week. While this week was a bit chaotic for scheduling time to sit down and write, it got me thinking about my own priorities and goals for life and how I can use this … Continue reading Update and Progress
The Legend of Nariko: The Mark of Silverfrost 2nd Edition now Live!
Hello everyone! The 2nd edition of The Legend of Nariko: The Mark of Silverfrost is now available on Amazon on both the Canadian and US site! https://www.amazon.ca/Legend-Nariko-Mark-Silverfrost/dp/0995968233/ Also for all of those who had purchased the 1st edition book, feel free to contact me for a free copy of the 2nd edition! Please send me … Continue reading The Legend of Nariko: The Mark of Silverfrost 2nd Edition now Live!
Book Review : Shadow and Bone by Leigh Bardugo
Without a doubt I truly enjoyed reading the Six of Crows Duology by Leigh Bardugo that I decided to read the Shadow and Bone trilogy for more Grisha. I did some research and learned that this was her first book published so some things made more sense as a result. Character Development 5/10 The main … Continue reading Book Review : Shadow and Bone by Leigh Bardugo
What I learned in my First Year of Self Publishing
I want to preface this article by noting that I am not a professional by any means. What I’m hoping this article will do is help other beginning authors like myself learn from the struggles and mistakes that I made in my first year. I published my book as an ebook in April 2017 and … Continue reading What I learned in my First Year of Self Publishing
Book Review : Mr Penumbra’s 24-Hour Bookstore By Robin Sloan
Every so often there’s a book that comes along that leaves you feeling warm and fuzzy in a way that feels so genuine you can’t help but smile and tear up. This was what happened to my significant other had as she finished Mr Penumbra’s 24-Hour Bookstore by Robin Sloan. When she lent it to … Continue reading Book Review : Mr Penumbra’s 24-Hour Bookstore By Robin Sloan
Book Review Delay and Status Update
Hi Everyone! My apologies as I was at PAX (The Penny Arcade Expo) for the long weekend I couldn’t finish a book review this week. But the experience I had at PAX was more than just playing video games for fun. I was inspired and learned a lot about working hard and staying focused. One … Continue reading Book Review Delay and Status Update
Healthy Living, Meditation and Flow State Writing
Lately I’ve been watching a lot of videos regarding self improvement and living a healthy lifestyle. My goal, like many others, was to improve my day to day life and generally be healthier. At first I thought it would be a simple endeavor but soon realized it required a discipline I had not really cultivated … Continue reading Healthy Living, Meditation and Flow State Writing
Raph's Cozy Musings 