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A Proofreader's Perspective: The Cake List by Dianne J. Wilson
The Cake List by Dianne J. Wilson is a feel-good contemporary Christian romp than will leave you in stitches from laughter. The story...

Joy Holmes
Feb 12, 20241 min read


Beta Readers: The Literary World’s Testers
Where Does The Term "Beta Reading" Come From? The word “beta” is a term used in software development. “Beta testers” review rough or...

Joy Holmes
Feb 7, 20241 min read


A Proofreader's Perspective: Healing the Mountain Man’s Heart by Misty M. Beller
Healing the Mountain Man’s Heart by Misty M. Beller is an action-packed historical romance chock full of Christian themes. Dinah and her...

Joy Holmes
Jan 31, 20241 min read


A Proofreader's Perspective: Elise’s Journey by Karla Gracey
Elise’s Journey offers a warm, nostalgic escape for readers looking for gentle romance in a historical setting. It’s an enjoyable start to a

Joy Holmes
Jan 26, 20241 min read


A Beta Reader Review: Pieces of Forever by Valerie M. Bodden
I enjoy dissecting a story, exploring the characters, and discussing what happened. That's why I became a beta reader. So, I also write...

Joy Holmes
Jan 22, 20241 min read


A Beta Reader Review: Love in the Storm by Mandi Blake
I enjoy dissecting a story, exploring the characters, and discussing what happened. That's why I became a beta reader. So, I also write...

Joy Holmes
Jan 19, 20241 min read


A Beta Reader Review: For You to Love Me by C. Haynes
I enjoy dissecting a story, exploring the characters, and discussing what happened. That's why I became a beta reader. So, I also write...

Joy Holmes
Jan 15, 20241 min read


ARC Review: Crystal Dragon by Katie Cherry
Crystal Dragon by Katie Cherry is an action-packed YA fantasy that swept me away from the very first page. I was lucky enough to receive...

Joy Holmes
Mar 30, 20231 min read


ARC Review of Finding My Voice by Minerva Snow
Finding My Voice by Minerva Snow is a magical realism fantasy told from the perspective of Blink, a quiet, observant cat who never...

Joy Holmes
Mar 17, 20233 min read


A Beta Reader Review: Uncharted (The Pirate & Her Princess, #1) by Alli Temple
I enjoy reviewing published works using the skills I developed as a beta reader. This is one of those reviews. In this thrilling pirate adventure, we follow Georgina, a minor noblewoman and spy for a resistance movement against a tyrannical prince, whose path collides with a crew of notorious pirates. As Georgina steps aboard the Crimson Siren, the fierce and enigmatic Captain Cinder—whose reputation as a terror looms over the high seas—draws her into a world of danger and in

Joy Holmes
Mar 9, 20232 min read
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