One of the great things about being a part of the #WritingCommunity on Twitter is discovering new authors. It's one thing to wander through a bookstore and browse titles, but during a pandemic, wandering through Twitter posts and perusing titles is the next best thing. My latest discovery is the novel Where Demons Dance by… Continue reading Review – Where Demons Dance
Category: Books
Paperback Available!
For the traditional readers out there, the paperback version of my latest short story collection, Reflections in Blue Water and Other Stories, is now available at Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/dp/1733278524
Words and Images
There's something to be said for the way words and images compliment each other. They've been partners for thousands of years. In fact, some of the earliest writing was simply pictures. So, in a way, images gave birth to words. I think that images can add another level of depth to a story or poem.… Continue reading Words and Images
New Short Story Collection
My newest short story collection, Reflections in Blue Water, is now available on Amazon. This collection of stories is a change of pace from my usual speculative fiction. I wanted to explore my creativity and show that I can also write more mainstream fiction. But never fear, there's still a bit of oddness in a… Continue reading New Short Story Collection
Cover Stories
How important are book covers? Especially now, in the age of e-books, do they really matter? When shopping online, they appear as nothing more than a thumbnail. And on my old Kindle, they appear as black and white images. Not that I spend a ton of money on e-books. I'm still old school when it… Continue reading Cover Stories
Returning to Old Favorites
I have this weird habit - at least, I think it's weird - in that I have an urge to reread books. Specifically, certain books that had an impact on my life, influenced me in some way, or were just so amazingly written that I can't get enough. A few titles come to mind -… Continue reading Returning to Old Favorites
Book Nerd!
I love real books, especially hardbound books. There's something about them, the feel, the weight, the smell of the paper. And don't get me started on how I feel about walking through an old bookstore or library. If heaven exists, I hope it's an old bookstore with a little coffee stand in the corner. For… Continue reading Book Nerd!
Review – One-Hundred Years of Solitude
What can I say about this novel that hasn't already been said? It's amazing, truly, and funny and sad and full of wonder. Gabriel Garcia Márquez is one of those authors that thrills me. When I read his works I feel giddy, excited, like the world is fresh and new. I've been a fan of… Continue reading Review – One-Hundred Years of Solitude
Book Review – Lost Inside My Mind
I've always loved poetry, but I recently realized that I hadn't read any in quite some time. While I have more than a few poetry books on my shelves, I thought I would venture out and discover something new. I found Dawn Olmo in the #WritingCommunity on Twitter. If you aren't familiar with it, it's… Continue reading Book Review – Lost Inside My Mind
Book Review – Far and Away: A Prize Every Time
I've written about the late Neil Peart (pronounced "Pea-art") on this blog once or twice. He was most famous for being the amazing drummer and lyricist for the progressive-rock band Rush. He kept rhythm for them for over forty years, finally succumbing to a brain tumor earlier this year. But the other thing Peart was… Continue reading Book Review – Far and Away: A Prize Every Time