Terry Lynn Thomas's Blog
October 29, 2021
What's Everyone Reading or Listening To?
Hey, bookish friends.
I've been taking a wee break from writing, so I've decided to share the books and podcasts that I have been keeping me happily entertained.
Beneath the Skin by Caroline England.
My first Caroline England book and it definitely won’t be my last. A tangled web of a haunting story, tightly plotted with a well-developed cast of characters, and a surprising reveal at the end. This writer knows her stuff.
The Switch by Beth O’Leary
A poignant escape read, with all the good feels. Tells the story of a grandmother and granddaughter who swap houses (and as such lives) for a few months. Hijinks ensue as each character struggles to adapt to the other’s social structure and drama, all the while delicately dealing with the loss of a beloved family member. Highly recommend.
The First Wife –Podcast with the first wife of Dirty John
If you are one of many millions of podcast listeners or movie watchers who followed the story of John Meehan, the podcast told from the perspective of his first wife, Tonia Bales, is a must listen! And for all you crime writers out there, be sure and check out the bonus episodes featuring behavioral analyst Dr. Laura Richards, who takes a deep dive into the many facets of John Meehan’s psyche.
Nemesis – Agatha Christie audio book narrated beautifully by Emilia Fox.
Many of you know Agatha Christie is one of my favorite authors, and Nemesis features Jane Marple at her subtle yet keen finest. In Nemesis, Miss Marple honors the dying request of Jason Rafiel (first seen in The Caribbean Mystery) and sets out to solve an old murder that implicated his wayward son, Michael. The narration of this audio book is what makes it so wonderful. It’s a comfort listen for me, a definite “re-listenable.”
Blackbird House by Alice Hoffman
Alice Hoffman is the reigning queen of lyrical writing, and this book of short stories doesn’t disappoint. Check out these opening sentences:
“It was said that boys should go on their first sea voyage at the age of ten, but surely this notion was never put forth by anyone’s mother.” The Edge of the World
“Witches take their names from places, for places are what give them their strength.” The Witch of Truro
“On the farthest edges of the cape, it was widely believed that cranberries first came to earth in the beak of a dove. If that was indeed true, then heaven was red, and the memory of paradise could be plucked from the low-growing shrubs that grew in the dampest, muddiest bogs – a far cry from heaven it would seem, at least to some. “Insulting the Angels.”
That’s it for me. What have you been listening to or reading? Do share!
Happy reading,
Terry
I've been taking a wee break from writing, so I've decided to share the books and podcasts that I have been keeping me happily entertained.
Beneath the Skin by Caroline England.
My first Caroline England book and it definitely won’t be my last. A tangled web of a haunting story, tightly plotted with a well-developed cast of characters, and a surprising reveal at the end. This writer knows her stuff.
The Switch by Beth O’Leary
A poignant escape read, with all the good feels. Tells the story of a grandmother and granddaughter who swap houses (and as such lives) for a few months. Hijinks ensue as each character struggles to adapt to the other’s social structure and drama, all the while delicately dealing with the loss of a beloved family member. Highly recommend.
The First Wife –Podcast with the first wife of Dirty John
If you are one of many millions of podcast listeners or movie watchers who followed the story of John Meehan, the podcast told from the perspective of his first wife, Tonia Bales, is a must listen! And for all you crime writers out there, be sure and check out the bonus episodes featuring behavioral analyst Dr. Laura Richards, who takes a deep dive into the many facets of John Meehan’s psyche.
Nemesis – Agatha Christie audio book narrated beautifully by Emilia Fox.
Many of you know Agatha Christie is one of my favorite authors, and Nemesis features Jane Marple at her subtle yet keen finest. In Nemesis, Miss Marple honors the dying request of Jason Rafiel (first seen in The Caribbean Mystery) and sets out to solve an old murder that implicated his wayward son, Michael. The narration of this audio book is what makes it so wonderful. It’s a comfort listen for me, a definite “re-listenable.”
Blackbird House by Alice Hoffman
Alice Hoffman is the reigning queen of lyrical writing, and this book of short stories doesn’t disappoint. Check out these opening sentences:
“It was said that boys should go on their first sea voyage at the age of ten, but surely this notion was never put forth by anyone’s mother.” The Edge of the World
“Witches take their names from places, for places are what give them their strength.” The Witch of Truro
“On the farthest edges of the cape, it was widely believed that cranberries first came to earth in the beak of a dove. If that was indeed true, then heaven was red, and the memory of paradise could be plucked from the low-growing shrubs that grew in the dampest, muddiest bogs – a far cry from heaven it would seem, at least to some. “Insulting the Angels.”
That’s it for me. What have you been listening to or reading? Do share!
Happy reading,
Terry
March 23, 2018
Spring Cleaning
I've been graciously invited to blog overt novel points of view, and am inviting you pop on by and check it out.
Wishing all my fabulous readers a beautiful spring. Celebrate the new beginnings!
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Wishing all my fabulous readers a beautiful spring. Celebrate the new beginnings!
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December 9, 2017
A Little Note of Thanks
I just wanted to thank everyone who has read my books, been entertained by them, and has taken time out of their busy lives to write a review on Amazon and Goodreads. These reviews are so important to writers. I love to write, love to hear from readers, and love the warm fuzzy feeling I get when people reach out to tell me that my stories touched them in some small way.
When I set out to create the Sarah Bennett series, my intention was to honor those fabulous Gothic authors of the past (Victoria Holt, Mary Stewart, and Dorothy Eden to name a few). I know that Sarah is not everyone's cup of tea, but there's a niche of readers who remember those books and take comfort in them. I created the Sarah Bennett series with you in mind. You know who you are. I thank you from the bottom of my heart.
When I set out to create the Sarah Bennett series, my intention was to honor those fabulous Gothic authors of the past (Victoria Holt, Mary Stewart, and Dorothy Eden to name a few). I know that Sarah is not everyone's cup of tea, but there's a niche of readers who remember those books and take comfort in them. I created the Sarah Bennett series with you in mind. You know who you are. I thank you from the bottom of my heart.
December 30, 2015
The Spirit of Grace
The Spirit of Grace releases on January 23rd! Galleys are in and ARCs are on the way. Stay tuned for giveaways and freebies.
Wishing everyone safe travels and good cheer for the New Year.
Wishing everyone safe travels and good cheer for the New Year.
September 14, 2015
Monday Monday
My one-week social hiatus is officially over, and what an interesting week it has been. I did find myself reaching for my phone, habitually checking to see what has happened on Facebook, or if anyone has posted something interesting Twitter. But I checked myself and turned my focus to other things. With book two off to the publisher and book one still being polished before publication, I had some time on my hands. So I cleaned all the dust bunnies that had accumulated while I powered through my last book, and listened to the Miss Silver Mysteries by Patricia Wentworth. I am now a confirmed audio-book lover! There is nothing quite as lovely as being read to, and the Miss Silver books, read by Diana Bishop, are like sitting down to a cup of tea with a friend. So I am binging on those for the time being, and gearing up for the release of my debut, “The Spirit of Grace.” I was hoping for an October release date, but have now been bumped to December 12! I will be giving copies away, so stay tuned. Cheers.
