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My fourth review written for The Pagan and the Pen can be found at the following link:  Book Review: The Bowdancer by Janie Franz. This book was compelling on many levels earning it “top pick” status.

Brava, Janie Franz! Your writing and story has not simply entertained, but my mind dances around the the possibilities of why and how you depicted Jan-nell, your main character, as an outsider. From the color she chooses for her skin to her unique spin on traditional village rituals, Jan-nell is never socially accepted for being different. This social commentary, a reflection of our own cultural shortcomings is interestingly executed from the first page to the last.

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My latest review has been posted at the new The Pagan and The Pen Book Reviews page (now separate from the main site). I gave The Fallen Fae a 4 out of 5 tarot card review. To find out why, visit the link below.

Book Review: The Fallen Fae by Connie Wood

The Pagan and the Pen connects readers with authors, editors and reviewers of the Pagan persuasion within the highly competative business of fiction and publishing. What I love most is the sense of community that this space offers, one which weaves a vibrant tapestry of exploration surrounding issues of equality and acceptance through fiction.

The reviews I write are voluntary and I receive no compensation beyond a pleasurable read.

Welcome to my latest review written for The Pagan and the Pen.

Book Review: Tales of the Dark World Book 3: Fire Season by Lex Valentine

The Pagan and the Pen connects readers with authors, editors and reviewers of the Pagan persuasion within the highly competative business of fiction and publishing.

Upon posting this review, I felt very honored to receive the following letter sent in response by author C. H. Scarlett:

I just want to say that whenever I have a book for review, I would seriously hope you are the one doing it. I just finished reading your latest review and I have to say WELL DONE again. You are like Simon on American Idol (I honestly don’t know how else to put it). When you praise, it means so much more because of how brutally honest and detailed you are. And when you are not praising, it may be hard to swallow, but it is still golden and very constructive, not to mention helpful to the book’s author attempting to perfect their style. Mix that with a heavily seasoned dash of intelligence and a remarkably educated way of weaving it all together, and we have a timeless review. You are a true diamond to the reviewing arena … I seriously hope you realize that.

~Casey~

The reviews I write are voluntary and I receive no compensation beyond a pleasurable read.

Welcome to my first?review written?for The Pagan and the Pen.

Book Review: Crimson Dawn: Hallowed Echoes Volume One of the Dimenlien Chronicles by?Myristica

The Pagan and the Pen connects readers with authors, editors?and reviewers?of the Pagan persuasion within the?highly competative?business of fiction and publishing.?I had?stumbled upon the blog when?a short story collection I had read was reviewed there. After?leaving a comment about that book, Unikirja by K. A. Laity, I?have since been welcomed into the reviewers’ fold and I am?thrilled to be part of such a supportive community.

The reviews I write are voluntary?and I receive no compensation beyond?a?pleasurable?read.