My Writing Journal

(a.k.a. blog)

Welcome to my Writing Journal, where I share my musings and thoughts on many things bookish!

(Plus, for me, this feels safer and less chaotic than social media). Here, I will be posting mostly book reviews and shout-outs to authors both old and new. And yes, there will also be book updates, including special "book launch" posts!

Book Review: Sonji by Jessica Tanner

About this book: A Horse, A Challenge, A Race Despite the threat of theft, Astra enters the Great Desert Race of Dryzza … only to be left...

Lavay Byrd

Apr 62 min read

Book Review: Collusion by H.S.J. Williams

About this book: “When glass hits the floor, it scatters to the furthest corners. Don’t you know that broken things have the sharpest...

Lavay Byrd

Jan 113 min read

Book Review: Callie & the Pumpkin Seed by Sarah Beran

What if Cinderella is a struggling baker... and a glass slipper and a pumpkin seed may lead her to true love?

Lavay Byrd

Nov 8, 20243 min read

Book Review: Quest for Celestia by Steven James

An epic reimagining of The Pilgrim's Progress

Lavay Byrd

Nov 5, 20242 min read

Book Review: Moonscript by H.S.J. Williams

About the book "It is said that Darkness is empty and whatever vanishes into its depths is lost forever. I know this better than anyone....

Lavay Byrd

Sep 27, 20242 min read

Book Review: Rosefire

Have you ever stumbled upon a book, read it... and found yourself not only speechless, but your heart and soul so moved beyond words? For...

Lavay Byrd

Aug 23, 20242 min read