I finished Dan Well’s “Partials” more than two weeks ago. So this review is long overdue, not because I didn’t like the book–on the contrary I really enjoyed the novels–but… I don’t know. No excuses. Other things side tracked me. Anyway, “Partials” is a worth while read that I could not put done, reminds me […]
Inspiration and Hope from N.K. Jemisin
Anyone who stumbles through here should click here. Yes, go ahead. Author N.K. Jemisin–who wrote the “Inheritance Trilogy” books–crafted a beautiful essay. I won’t go into the details but to put simply, she writes about dreaming and succeeding when people want to pull you down and kick you in the ribs. She writes about finding […]
Boys and Reading: I relate
1954 Review of “The Fellowship of the Ring” by NY Times
In 1954 J.R.R. Tolkien had the first volume in his epic Lord of the Rings trilogy published, “The Fellowship of the Ring”. That day, no one knew how the fantasy genre would be changed. Every writer of fantasy today has probably read Tolkien’s works, has been inspired by his immortal Middle Earth, and strives to […]
Young and adult readers want the same things
I liked what Maile Meloy had to say about writing for young adults and kids. Her article was posted on the Wall Street Journal’s website (click here to read). And she’s correct! In short,what I take away from the novel is simple. Adults and kids are similar when it comes to reading, the same things […]
Ebooks changing the Industry??
No doubt everyone knows how popular eBook publishing is becoming in this age of computers, where everything from your car to the microwave is hooked to the internet. I myself was resistant to eBooks, preferring the feel of paper. However, I gave in. I got a Kindle for Christmas this last year and I love […]
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