Category Archives: book review

I’m In the Doghouse with V. M. Burns

In the Doghouse books by Teri Case and V. M. Burns

I’m In the Doghouse with author, V. M. Burns

Dear Friends,

One of the hardest things to do is choose a title for a book. There are many things to consider, but here are two of the most important:

Does it convey, aka “sell”, the story and genre? A buyer only spends 2 seconds on a title and book cover (2!!!) before deciding if he/she will read the book description.
How many other books have the title? The more books that exist with the same title, the harder it is for readers to easily find your book on the internet.

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A Stellar Review and Giveaway of In the Doghouse

Jennifer Tar Heel Review and Image for In the Doghouse

A Stellar Review and Giveaway of In the Doghouse

I am over the moon with this stellar review of In the Doghouse by Jennifer Tar Heel and her kitten, Hemingway.

And she is doing a giveaway of In the Doghouse. Click here for details on how to enter. Hurry!

New in Books Recognizes In the Doghouse!

New in Books Humorous Fiction: In the Doghouse

New in Books Recognizes In the Doghouse

Bow wow! If I had a tail, I’d wag it, but I don’t so instead, I’m smiling beatifically.

New in Books has recognized In the Doghouse as a “book to read if you like humorous fiction.” Yahoo!

And IMHO, NIB is right. Need a laugh, Skip is just the wise and hysterical dog you need.

Happy reading. Let me know what you think, and please consider posting a review on Goodreads, Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Social Media, etc. Your opinion will help others decide if this book is right for their precious time and money.

Thanks for being you,

Teri

Kirkus Reviews & In the Doghouse

Check out a few excerpts from a review of In the Doghouse by Kirkus Reviews. If I had a tail, it would be wagging.

An “Uplifting romance between the heroine and Skip [a rescued dog].” —Kirkus Reviews

“Case’s decision to have readers view most of the story through Skip’s [a rescued dog] perspective deftly reinforces the pair’s emotional connection.” —Kirkus Reviews

“This novel is a superb choice for fans of contemporary . . . or dog-centric tales.” —Kirkus Reviews

“An engaging story about a woman and her canine overcoming heartbreak as a pack.” —Kirkus Reviews

My Review of Fellow Finalist Cathy Zane’s Better Than This

My Review of Fellow Finalist Cathy Zane’s Better Than This

A few weeks ago, IBPA announced the finalists for the Benjamin Franklin Award, and Tiger Drive is a nominee for the Popular Fiction category along with three other finalists’ novels. Here is my first post, sharing more details.

I immediately purchased the other three authors’ novels. First, I read and reviewed Rob Hiaasen’s Float Plan (here is the review). Next, I read Dave Edlund’s Guarding Savage: A Peter Savage Novel (here is the review).

And I was beginning to see a common theme across our novels, but there was still one more book to read before I could be sure.

Yesterday, I read Cathy Zane’s Better Than This. Before I share my review, here is the description from Amazon.

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My Review of Fellow Finalist Dave Edlund’s Guarding Savage

Guarding Savage by Dave Edlund Teri Case

My Review of Fellow Finalist Dave Edlund’s Guarding Savage

A few weeks ago, I shared the still-unbelievable-to-me news that Tiger Drive has been nominated for IBPA’s Benjamin Franklin Award. There are three other finalists, and I keep pinching myself when I see Tiger Drive listed with their books. Naturally, I’m reading all three.

Last week I shared my review of Rob Hiaasen’s Float Plan. Spoiler Alert: I loved it. You can read the review here. Some pretty incredible things happened as a result of this review, but I’ll share the details in next week’s newsletter when I have more time and after I return from the IBPA Benjamin Franklin Award ceremony on April 5th.

The other two stellar books are Guarding Savage: A Peter Savage Novel by Dave Edlund and Better Than This by Cathy Zane.

I finished Guarding Savage yesterday. Before I share my review, here is the description of Guarding Savage as shared on Amazon.

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A Review of Fellow Finalist Rob Hiaasen’s Float Plan

My Review of Float Plan

In last week’s newsletter, I shared the incredible news that Tiger Drive has been nominated for the Benjamin Franklin Award in Popular Fiction. I’m reading the other three finalists’ books. I started with Rob Hiaasen’s Float Plan.

Before I share the synopsis and my review, you should be the first to know, I wish I knew Rob Hiaasen. His novel, Float Plan, has planted a firm author-crush from me onto him because he and I have* something in common: we both write about flawed characters who want to matter.

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Tiger Drive Nominated for the Benjamin Franklin Award

Dear Friends,

Last week I cried. I cried hard.

But they were happy tears. Validating tears.

I found out that my debut novel, Tiger Drive, has been nominated for the Benjamin Franklin Award:

“The IBPA Benjamin Franklin Awards™, which include over fifty categories recognizing excellence in book editorial and design, are regarded as one of the highest national honors for independent publishers…Gold winners will be announced April 5, 2019, during a gala dinner ceremony held in conjunction with IBPA Publishing University in Chicago, Illinois.”

Why is this recognition so important to me when it’s already been so rewarding and gratifying to see how readers have responded to–even related to–the Sloan Family’s determination to change after generations of family secrets, addiction, and trauma? Why am I thrilled at this ‘shout out’ and pleased with the silver Benjamin, or still possible, gold Benjamin?

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IBPA Press Release

31st Annual IBPA Benjamin Franklin Awards

Press Release: IBPA Announces Finalists in the 31st Annual Benjamin Franklin Award Program. Click here to read the press release.

Jennifer Tar Heel Reviews Tiger Drive

Tiger Drive by Teri Case review by Jennifer Tar Heeler

photo by Jennifer Tar Heel

Grateful to Jennifer Tar Heel Reader for her review of Tiger Drive.

I found Tiger Drive to be relatable, vividly real, and written emotionally from the heart; a story of utter despair clashing with hope and faith at every turn.

You can read her full review here as well as reach her website to read all of her helpful reviews. Thanks to Jennifer, my reading list has quadrupled.