The Keeper of Lost Things – A Review

May 22, 2018 ~ jeannemeeks ~ Leave a comment

I loved The Keeper of Lost Things by Ruth Hogan, and you will too, if you give it your full attention. It is not the easiest book to follow. It’s not often I come across such a thoughtful novel . . . thought-ful in the sense I keep thinking about the subtle meanings, themes, and … Continue reading The Keeper of Lost Things – A Review

Review: Dust of Danakil

December 15, 2015December 15, 2015 ~ jeannemeeks ~ 2 Comments

A Thrilling Adventure This true story, woven from Ian Mathie's daily journals while working in Africa, kept me turning the pages. The book showed me another world and took me out of my comfortable, Midwestern life. The memoir tells of the young man's time in the desert of Ethiopia during the 1970’s drought. The British government … Continue reading Review: Dust of Danakil

Marketing is Da Bomb

June 4, 2014June 4, 2014 ~ jeannemeeks ~ 3 Comments

As much as I love writing stories, I think marketing my novels is even more fun. I hear some of you groaning. Of course, you’d rather be writing your next novel. I understand that. Early on I realized that completing my novel wasn’t enough. No one would beat down my door to get to read … Continue reading Marketing is Da Bomb

Tattered Cover Books

October 3, 2013October 13, 2013 ~ jeannemeeks ~ 2 Comments

I traveled to Colorado for several reasons: family, friends, and outdoor fun, but one of my favorite stops was Tattered Cover Books in the LoDo neighborhood of Denver. I visited twice in the space of a week. The popular two or three story store reminded me of an old, well-funded library . . . comfy … Continue reading Tattered Cover Books