The Great Reviews Just Keep on Coming!
My debut novel, Rose-Coloured Houses has been getting rave reviews. Here are just a few.
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More Feedback for Rose-Coloured Houses
My debut novel Rose-Coloured Houses is getting positive reviews and feedback. Here is more: It takes great ambition to start to write a novel and extreme dedication to take it to completion. You did it! Good for you! Congratulations on yet another insightful, thought provoking and meaningful book. With your skillful description and character development… Read More More Feedback for Rose-Coloured Houses
Rose-Coloured Houses is a Success
Here is a some of the feedback I’ve received for my debut novel, Rose-Coloured Houses: “You have a very vibrant writing style with colourful and active descriptions! You put me right in the story, feeling for the family and other people involved.” “Cathy your book was very difficult to put down, so needless to say… Read More Rose-Coloured Houses is a Success
I’m Pleased to Announce the Launch of My Debut Novel, Rose-Coloured Houses
Today my Novel Rose-Coloured Houses was published in Kindle, Soft Cover and Hard Cover versions.
It’s Reassuring to Know My Instincts Were Right
My manuscript for my debut novel, Rose Coloured Houses has come back from the editor with very encouraging remarks. Rose-Coloured Houses is an insightful and thoughtful exploration of life with an emotionally abusive parent. You do a masterful job of weaving a story around Peggy and Charles that includes both points of view—it’s not often… Read More It’s Reassuring to Know My Instincts Were Right
I found An Editor for Rose Coloured Houses
Finding the right editor is a process and it has to be the right fit. When I wrote my first two books Not My Story to Tell and JUSTINE, I used Fivver to find an editor to edit before I sent it to another editor. It was like cleaning the house before the cleaners arrived.… Read More I found An Editor for Rose Coloured Houses
Today Justine Would’ve Been 36
Our daughter, Justine was killed in a car accident nearly seven years ago. It’s hard to believe we’ve lived this long without her but her memory keeps us going. I started this blog shortly after the accident because I was writing a memoir about her life. Blogging seemed to be the best place to find… Read More Today Justine Would’ve Been 36
We’re Halfway Through January
Today was the day I was supposed to be taking my first helicopter ride and starting my yearly trek to Florida. It didn’t turn out quite the way I planned. I’m sitting in my house, in my pyjamas looking out at the dreary Canadian winter. We bought a place in Florida 2 years ago. We… Read More We’re Halfway Through January
I’ve Started My New YA Novel
My new work in progress is a young adult novel about two women who lead very different lives and end up finding true love with one another. I’m hoping LGBQT teens and young adults will be able to find hope. Rosa is a teenager with a secret. She’s very smart and hopes to escape her… Read More I’ve Started My New YA Novel
Let Me Tell You About My New Novel
My manuscript is finished and I have several people beta reading it. So far I’ve had positive reviews. Here is one: The first chapter is extremely well written and the vivid imagery grabs the reader’s attention. You juxtaposition the grandeur of the majestic homes and the beauty of fall in Ontario against the darkness and loneliness… Read More Let Me Tell You About My New Novel
Cathy Lynn Brooks 