Change of Address!!! Yippee!

Can I get a big Woot! Woot! Why, you ask? I took a HUGE step today! After 9 years of blogging and reviewing books (yes, 9!), I finally purchased an actual domain name!!! So now… instead of going to: www.the-readathon.blogspot.com go to… thereadathon.com I’m so excited! I dare you to try it! (Go type it …

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Merry Christmas!

  Merry Christmas!!! Merry Christmas to all my wonderful readers! I am so thankful to you for reading my blog, supporting me, and being patient with me. Thank you for taking time out of your day to read my reviews and other ramblings. I’m going to be spending the next few days with my family, …

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15 Books I’m Thankful For

At this time of year it’s important to think about the things we’re thankful for, right? The typical list usually includes family, friends, health, a home, etc. Well, today I’m stepping out of that box! There are many books that have influenced my life in different ways, and today I’m giving you 15 of the …

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Calling All Writers!!!

*Calling All Writers* Occasionally I get asked what you need to do to get your book published. Well, here’s a great solution! Inkitt.com has a writing contest going on right now.  The winner gets a publishing deal! Easy Peasy! All you need to do is click on the image below and enter your story into …

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Proper Romance Give-away!!!

In celebration of August being  Romance Awareness Month,  I have a HUGE give-away!! I have copies of five proper romances to give away!  It’s a winner-take-all celebration! If you win, you receive a copy of: The Lady of the Lakes by Josi S. Kilpack Edenbrooke by Julianne Donaldson The Vicar’s Daughter by Josi S. Kilpack …

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Letter To My Readers

I just wanted to take a minute and let you know how sorry I am that I have not been keeping up with my blog this spring and summer. My 15 year-old son has been super sick since the beginning of April. He missed the last seven weeks of school, spent four days in the …

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The Reading Lists Interview

A few weeks ago Phil from The Reading Lists contacted me for an interview. Well, he posted it today! I’m honored to be featured on this site!! http://www.thereadinglists.com/monica-hanks-reading-list/ Everyone go check it out!! Thanks Phil!!!

Disneyland!

Hi Readers! I am in Disneyland with my family right now, so I’m using the hotel computer to write this review of Lady of the Lakes. This is a Mac, and I have an HP, and for some reason the formatting is all wonky. I’m so sorry!! I’ll fix it when I get home. 🙂 …

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