Another year older…
So today, I’m another year older–36 in fact, which feels like 35 did, and 34, and even 33. I’ve never cared too much about age, but turning 36 does make me think about my writing and writing goals. This week, Read More…
Best & Worst Present… all in one.
Everyone’s doing those posts…talking about the holidays, best presents, worst gifts, the time when the crazy Aunt drank too much and tried to wrap the skunk outside because ‘little Mark needs a puppy!’ Well, maybe not that last one (I Read More…
The Archaeologist excerpt…
New excerpt up! This time from the speculative fiction novel, The Archaeologist. Thomas always wanted to be an archaeologist and study the history of Old Earth, but when he uncovers the find of a lifetime, his mistake leads to the Read More…
Gone Girl
I am not finished with it yet, but at the moment, I’m in the middle of reading Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn. So far this book does an excellent job of increasing the level of suspense as I read, and Read More…
Happy Thanksgiving!
Thanksgiving has quite the bloody history behind it, as do most holidays (I’m looking at you Columbus Day), but for me–I would prefer to honor the Native Americans by spending time with my friends and family. By being thankful for Read More…
What are your top 5 favorite books of all time?
Out of all the books in the world, from all of history, what are your top five favorite books? Here are mine (edited on 7/5/2024 to remove a few problematic authors): #1: The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas This is Read More…
Facts about Ravens (and a promise!)
I’m supposed to be posting an excerpt today, but the upper respiratory infection I have kicked my butt this week. I’ll post it on Monday, and in the meantime, I’ll leave you with an awesome article that promises 10 Fascinating Read More…
A Review of Hyperbole and a Half
For some light reading, I just finished web comic Allie Brosch’s book, Hyperbole and a Half: Unfortunate Situations, Flawed Coping Mechanisms, Mayhem, and Other Things That Happened. This is a 384 page book based on her web comic. If you’ve Read More…
Save the Library!
I was going to post something lighthearted today about the research I’m doing for a novel, but after finding out about this, I had to post. When people wonder why our country isn’t measuring up to others, just look to Read More…
What do you do?
Whatever it is that you do, when did you first know that you wanted to do it? For example, how did I first know I wanted to write? My grandmother bought a book for me when I was four–one of Read More…