C.M. Hockenberry

BlackMail and Bibingka Review

It's Christmastime in Shady Palms, but things are far from jolly for Lila Macapagal. Sure, her new business, the Brew-ha Cafe, is looking to turn a profit in its first year. And yes, she's taken the first step in a new romance with her good friend

Finishing Strong in 2023

I want to finish 2023 strong, but this year has been an absolute nightmare. Yes the news cycle is hell, and that certainly doesn’t help, but personally this year has been really hard. I know it may seem silly to talk about my struggles while everything else that’s

Five Things 8.31.23

Book: I have been reading Oathbringer by Brandon Sanderson for nearly three years. Let me clear this is not because the book isn’t amazing. It absolutely is one of the best epic fantasies that I have ever read. It also has let us start to see the greater picture

A Rude Awakening and catalyst for change

Sometimes in life, the universe sends you a sign. Sometimes over the period of three to six years, the universe sends you multiple signs that you continue to ignore until it becomes a rude awakening and a catalyst for change. You can probably guess which happened to me. The Surgery

From Bad to Cursed Review

Title: From Bad to Cursed Author: Lana Harper Release Date: May 17, 2022 Format: Paperback Where to buy: Bookshop.org | Amazon My Rating: 4.5/5 Synopsis Wild child Isidora Avramov is a thrill chaser, adept demon summoner, and--despite the whole sexy-evil-sorceress vibe--also a cuddly animal lover. When she'

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