The Book Cove

I generally think of my brain as a blobby organ that causes me to spout random nonsense on a regular basis, and chugs steadily along on doses of caffeine, but according to the authors of  Your Daily Brain , there’s more to it than that.  During the course of twenty-four hours, your brain will be called upon to prioritize, decide, categorize, and evaluate—sometimes all at once. That’s a lot of stress for a couple of pounds of gray cells.  Your Daily Brain  attempts to explain the why and where of the decision making process and how best to maximize your brain’s potential.   The book is organized into sections according to ten or fifteen minute periods throughout the typical day. Each time period has snippets on what a brain may be doing, and advice on how to help it function better. It starts with waking up at 6:00 am (don’t use the snooze alarm) and ends at 9:00 pm (forgive yourself for a good night’s sleep). Want to jump-start your brain power at 7:15 in...

The Other Side: Melinda's Story by Starr Smith Melinda's family is dead, killed for information that is hidden deep within her mind. Her father tries to warn her from the 'Other Side' that she is in danger from the killers who want what only she can give them. Committed to Skyview Haven, she must determine if the 'Other Side' truly exists or if it is a trick of her heart and mind. With time running out Melinda must determine who she can trust. Is it the ghosts of her family, a boy who may not be who he appears to be, or the doctor who is determined to cure her? Can she figure out the truth before it is too late? Excerpt: It was all I could do not to shake her from her insanity. Melinda is a nice girl, one who can possibly have a future. However, she’s stuck in the past no matter how much she thinks she’s living in the future. And it’s the past I’m interested in. She talks constantly about this paranormal subject. Her fath...

“Still Waters Run Deep” Trouble is the last thing Devon Brown needs when she leaves the painful memories of her past behind and heads to Shell Island.  As the Salty Dog’s new bartender, she finds herself drawn to Kerr, the Shell Island harbormaster.  But finding her happily-ever-after is difficult when dealing with an obnoxious bootlegger who supplies the bar with illegal liquor and a jealous coworker. A standoffish loner with damaged emotions, Kerr avoids relationships like the plague.  Things change when Devon catches his eye.  As a simple flirtation grows serious, the coworker and bootlegger quickly become obstacles to any future Kerr and Devon may have together.  As the situation worsens, Devon realizes that even the still waters of Asylum Harbor are no refuge during a storm. Asylum Harbor. The Salty Dog Series, Book One Contemporary, Suspense Spicy (PG-13) Excerpt “You already got dibs on this one Kerr?” Porter shot an evil glar...

How does time fly?? It's crazy how the days, weeks, months, can come and go. I've been so busy with work and school and work and more work and more school...oh and life...that I finally just realized it was well into September and I haven't had an update post on here in a while! Book Review Status I am once again on a book review hiatus now that regular class schedule has started. I'll still post reviews of my random reads and maybe accept a book or two from the request form, but since I can't make any time commitment promises and I don't like to leave people hanging, I'm letting you all know to not expect your book to be accepted for review. I will continue to send your request to other book bloggers that may best fit your needs. Promotional Posts I do have availability to post book blitzes/tours/spotlights/etc. Contact bookcovereviews@gmail.com at least 2 weeks in advance to schedule a date for your promotional post. Blogging Opportunities We...