arhoutsch, Author at Wordsmith Andi

Righteous Decisions (Decisions, #1) by Casey Harvell

By arhoutsch | April 14, 2024April 14, 2024 by arhoutsch

Righteous Decisions by Casey Harvell My rating: 5 of 5 stars This review is in association with The Review Board: I love a good first person present tense narrative and Casey Harvell delivers in Righteous Decisions (Decisions Series). Lettie is a main character anyone could relate to; her attitude and personality so finely honed I often wondered just how much of her personality had been culled from Ms. Harvell’s. Whether heavily or lightly sampled from,…

Bernie and the Putty by Steve LeBel

By arhoutsch | April 14, 2024April 14, 2024 by arhoutsch

Bernie and the Putty by Steve LeBel My rating: 4 of 5 stars I received this book as an Advance Reader Copy, having signed up for the possibility based solely on the synopsis and cover art. I was immediately intrigued which says a lot about Mr. LeBel’s ability to hook a reader before they’ve even started reading the book itself. I thoroughly enjoyed reading Bernie and the Putty. The writing is superb; so much so…

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Parallel Worlds by Heather Macauley Noell

By arhoutsch | April 14, 2024April 14, 2024 by arhoutsch

Parallel Worlds by Heather Macauley Noell My rating: 5 of 5 stars I did not expect the content of this story! Although written in a slightly juvenile/amateur style, the concepts behind and beneath the writing appear to be sound and revolutionary in thinking. I have been on a long spiritual journey, seeking Understanding, and this book turned my world on its head and elucidated on a great deal I was unaware of and am so…

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A Dark So Deep (Madness Method #2)

By arhoutsch | April 14, 2024April 14, 2024 by arhoutsch

A Dark So Deep by J. Leigh Bralick My rating: 5 of 5 stars There aren’t too many books out there that I wait most (im)patiently for. A Dark So Deep was one of them. The sequel to The Madness Project, Bralick’s opening gambit in a fusion of fantasy and steampunk, this follow-up brings readers right back to the brink of war in Brinmark, the capital city of Cavnal. Prince Tarik aka the mage called…

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Updates and more…

By arhoutsch | April 14, 2024April 14, 2024 by arhoutsch

I know the silence on this page for the last several years has been deafening. You have my sincere apologies, dear readers. Creativity is a fickle muse at best, and she went dormant on me for too long. Few of you may know of the recent events in my life – a long-term relationship ended, and I moved from one state to another to live closer to my cherished “framily.” With the change came a…

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We’re slowly growing…

By arhoutsch | March 28, 2023 by arhoutsch

Once upon a time this page used to be a flourishing hub of writing, from sample works to book reviews. All of that came to an abrupt end with the unexpected shutting down of my website hosting company. I’ve slowly been adding material back, one page, one chapter at a time. Having said this, I’ve added Chapter Two from She Will Become. If you haven’t had a chance yet to read Chapter One, you can…

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She Will Become (a novel in progress)

By arhoutsch | December 15, 2022April 14, 2024 by arhoutsch

She Will Become is a novel in progress about a young woman, Tristen Callayas, who flees our world for another after her homophobic best friend, Ani, rejects her. Broken-hearted and ready to end her own life to end her misery, she finds a portal to another world where she meets a motley crew of royalty, nobles, gentry, and servant alike. This is the first chapter of Tristen’s story. Chapter OneOnly the Beginning I never expected…

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On sale now!

By arhoutsch | December 14, 2022 by arhoutsch

Hi! I’m excited to announce that my short stories, Stitching Inseams: Nyra and Astrid, and Between the Pages: Sedge and Akiva, will be available as part of the Smashwords 2022 End of Year Sale! This is a chance to get my book, along with books from many other great authors, at a promotional discount. You can find the promo here: https://smashwords.com/shelves/promos If you wouldn’t mind lending a hand to me and the other indie authors…

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Greetings and Salutations, Readers!

By arhoutsch | December 11, 2022December 14, 2022 by arhoutsch

Ah, it’s good to be back! Welcome to the new home of The Ink Well! We’ve recently moved so please pardon the dust. We’re still unpacking all of our content so check back often for new posts and pages.