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Chyina Powell
Sep 28, 20213 min read
Once Upon A Curse: A Bad Book Review
Well, thanks for stopping by! So, for those who don’t follow this blog, I post a book review every Friday and today, I decided to do...
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Chyina Powell
Sep 28, 202110 min read
A Reading List to Celebrate The Intellectual History of Black Women
It is Black History Month once again and that means that it is time to pay even more attention to the achievements and culture of African...
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Chyina Powell
Sep 28, 20213 min read
The Book of Lost Things: A Book Review
Thanks for being here! I am glad you came back for another review! This book was one I chose specifically for it’s cover. You can find...
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Chyina Powell
Sep 28, 20213 min read
Does Author Intent Really Matter?
We all love reading and one of the reasons it’s so enjoyable is because you get to be a part of a new world and see it through your eyes....
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Chyina Powell
Sep 28, 20213 min read
The Quick and The Undead: A Book Review
Thanks for coming back for another of my reviews! This past weekend, I bought three books that were all cover buys. For those of you who...
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Chyina Powell
Sep 28, 20212 min read
I Bought 3 Books Based Strictly on Their Cover…
First of all, welcome! Thanks for stopping by. And if you’re a regular, I’ve missed you. So, this weekend, I decided to do something...
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Chyina Powell
Sep 28, 20213 min read
The Lane Winslow Series: Short Review
So, here we are…this will be the first time I review more than one novel on a Friday but I promise to keep these reviews short. Of...
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Chyina Powell
Sep 28, 20212 min read
Book Expo & BookCon: A Convention for Writers & Readers
Book Expo I am sure that most people in the publishing industry have heard of Book Expo. It is a perfect chance to meet others in the...
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Chyina Powell
Sep 28, 20213 min read
Apocalypse Five: A Review of Thrilling Adventure
First of all, I want to thank the publisher for giving me an advanced reader copy of this awesome book! I am very grateful to all the...
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Chyina Powell
Sep 28, 20212 min read
So You Want To Talk About Race? A Review on a Book for Allies
You may be thinking that this book is by a Black person so it’s probably just for Black people….. Wrong! This book is for people of color...
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Chyina Powell
Sep 28, 20213 min read
5 Books I Wish I Could’ve Read This Year
The year is only so long and for true word nerds, you can never have too many books! But that also means that there are a lot of books...
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Chyina Powell
Sep 28, 20212 min read
Vox (A Story On Lost Voices): A Book Review
I had been wanting to read this book for a while and finally had the opportunity when I picked it up during a book haul. Vox is a boon by...
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Chyina Powell
Sep 28, 20215 min read
What’s On My Bookshelf
I found this tag through Delightful Narratives and thought it was really interesting so I decided to join in! A Library Book Most of the...
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Chyina Powell
Sep 28, 20212 min read
The Woman in Cabin 10: A Book Review
I began and finished Ruth Ware’s The Woman in Cabin 10 in three days. That should tell you something. This book was the second in my...
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Chyina Powell
Sep 28, 20215 min read
5 Writing Exercises to Turn Your Plot into a Story
Hello world! These are not writing prompts. These are exercises that will help you with your crafting the backstory of your work in...
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Chyina Powell
Sep 28, 20213 min read
Spinning Silver: A Story of Interwoven Lives, Fate and the Cold
Those who follow me on Instagram may already know that I just finished a wonderful YA Fantasy novel by Naomi Novik entitled Spinning...
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Chyina Powell
Sep 28, 20213 min read
CreativeLive: Thoughts on a Tool For Writers
NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month) is over for 2018 but there are still some amazing resources out there for winners and...
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Chyina Powell
Sep 28, 20214 min read
When The Flowers Don’t Smell As Sweet: Book Review
Wild Flowers by Michelle S. Smith is a book of poetry that is very different from what I am used to. Honestly, in my adult life, I have...
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Chyina Powell
Sep 28, 20212 min read
Is It Worth It? My First Book of the Month Box
So, I decided to try my very first Book of the Month Box this month (November 2018). Why? Well, because Thanksgiving! Plus, I was on...
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Chyina Powell
Sep 28, 20214 min read
Gay Girl, Good God and a Good Book: Book Reflection
So, if you follow me on Instagram you may be up to date on my latest book haul. If not, then I purchased a few books and this was one of...
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