Back Down the TBR hole

Back in 2017, at the former location of this blog, I took part in a regularly-scheduled bloghop called "Down the TBR hole." The objective was to highlight books the blogger intended to read, highlight books the blogger intended to purchase, and/or highlight the fact that we have huge piles of books we intend to read (to-be-read= TBR) but fail to make the time to do so (hilariously, by spending time making a list rather than reading). I used it for the buying purpose, as my Amazon wishlist (https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/ZRW0Y5LGHMN9) grows out of control and I forget why I intended to buy certain books!


[My "Price "wishing" for: $ (US 💵💰)" section is because I'm cheap lately as income has decreased significantly over the last five years, and is in NO WAY a reflection of the value I know books have, but rather the 💸 lack of my own funds.]

1. TITLE: Well of Ash
   
   LINK: https://amzn.to/3M18hVs
   Interested because: "If you like dragons, magic, and a fierce heroine with a wounded heart, then you’ll love Well of Ash, a YA Fantasy novella by Elle Cardy."
   Price "wishing" for: $ .99 (US 💵💰) 135 pages feels like it should be a dollar.
2. TITLE: Binti: Home
   
   LINK: https://amzn.to/3O1U3Ei
   Interested because: Really loved the first one.
   Price "wishing" for: $1.99 (US 💵💰) Hoping for a sale.
3. TITLE: Give the Dark My Love
   
   LINK: https://amzn.to/4rg3grd
   Interested because: Great descripition for a fantasy.
   Price "wishing" for: $3.99 (US 💵💰)
4. TITLE: The Heartbeat of Trees: Embracing Our Ancient Bond with Forests and Nature
   
   LINK: https://amzn.to/46cHM6d
   Interested because: "new scientific discoveries to show how humans are deeply connected to the natural world" I love trees! 🌳
   Price "wishing" for: $2.99 (US 💵💰)
5. TITLE: Be More Chill by Ned Vizzini
   
   LINK: https://amzn.to/4pWL7xu
   Interested because: Love other books by this (deceased) author.
   Price "wishing" for: $3.99 (US 💵💰)
6. TITLE: The Snowball Book Launch: How To Create A Huge Buzz And Massive Pre-Order Sales Before You Release Your Self-Published Book
   
   LINK: https://amzn.to/4q1b6no
   Interested because: I self publish
   Price "wishing" for: $ (US 💵💰) 🛒 PURCHASED
7. TITLE: Creating Character Arcs Workbook: The Writer's Reference to Exceptional Character Development and Creative Writing
   
   LINK: https://amzn.to/4abvUUp
   Interested because: Interesting topic
   Price "wishing" for: $1.99 (US 💵💰)
8. TITLE: The Author Blog: Easy Blogging for Busy Authors
   
   LINK: https://amzn.to/4aigrkD
   Interested because: I consider myself an expert in this, so what has someone else written about it? "* What authors should blog about at different stages of their careers* What authors should blog about at different stages of their careers"
   Price "wishing" for: $ (US 💵💰) 🛒 PURCHASED
9. TITLE: Breaking the Habit (Irascible Immortals Book 1) by Ronel Janse van Vuuren
   
   LINK: https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/1254852
   Amazon took her books down! 🤷😡 Interested because: Love this author.
   Price "wishing" for: $ (US 💵💰) Actually tried, but Smashwords wouldn't let me checkout.
10. TITLE: The People's Library by Veronica G. Henry
    
    LINK: https://amzn.to/4rhz9Qe
    Interested because: science fiction fantasy set in near-future Cleveland
    Price "wishing" for: $ (US 💵💰) 🛒 PURCHASED {First-Read}
11. TITLE: Famous Once: A Short Story by Jane Green
    
    LINK: https://amzn.to/4adGZnW
    Interested because: What they uncover will shake the foundations of rock music history and the powerful people who shaped it.
    Price "wishing" for: $ (US 💵💰) 🛒 PURCHASED {First-Read}

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IWSG Writing Plans for 2026

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Shout-out to Alex and the awesome co-hosts for today: Shannon Lawrence, Olga Godim, Jean Davis, and Jacqui Murray!

January 7 question - Is there anything in your writing plans for 2026 that you are going to do that you couldn't get done in 2025?

I'm planning to get book three of my Existence series done in 2026. Any thoughts on the cover of Cave of Existence? 



Cave of Existence (Book 3) — Urban Fantasy, Paranormal Romance, Myths and Legends, Speculative Fiction, New Adult, "Superhero Fantasy"

Fractions of Existence (Book 1) — Urban Fantasy, Paranormal Romance, Myths and Legends, Speculative Fiction, New Adult, "Superhero Fantasy"
Proof of Existence (Book 2) — Urban Fantasy, Paranormal Romance, Myths and Legends, Speculative Fiction, New Adult, "Superhero Fantasy"

 

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📚💙 — J (he/him 👨🏽 or 🧑🏽 they/them) ~ Speculative Fiction & Reference Author and Co-host of the April Blogging #AtoZChallenge

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Jan 7- International Creativity Month - Arlee Jan 21- National Be On-Purpose Month - J

Feb 4- Women's Role in History Month - Csenge Feb 18- Fondue Month - Jayden