Happy 2026 everyone! I hope everyone's year is starting off well. How are the resolutions coming? I must admit my resolution to develop healthier eating habits is not starting strong (currently eating peanut butter m&ms in my snow bunker), but it's still early and change takes time. I have been consistently using the resistance bands … Continue reading Odds & Ends 1/12-1/25
Review: The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue
V.E. Schwab's book wasn't bad, but it wasn't what I wanted it to be, either.
2026: A Reading Preview
A new year brings new books!
Odds & Ends 11/17-11/30
The last few weeks have gone by quickly with several fun events. First, I got to attend a book signing for a friend from high school, which was really cool, then I got to see some of the extended family for a cousin's birthday party, which was also fun. My mom and I got to … Continue reading Odds & Ends 11/17-11/30
Review: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes
They say a good villain sees himself as a hero, but Coriolanus Snow must be the exception that proves the rule, because while he might delude himself enough to believe some of his actions are necessary, he is fully aware they aren't good. But what does the cost matter, so long as Snow lands on … Continue reading Review: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes
Odds & Ends 10/20-11/2
The past couple of weeks haven't been too crazy, and I managed to get a little rest & a little writing in, which is good, because this weekend marks the beginning of what I'm going to call "the end of the year marathon." I got some puppy cuddles in while dog-sitting the weekend before last, … Continue reading Odds & Ends 10/20-11/2
Review: The Last Tale of the Flower Bride
Roshani Chokshi's adult debut is a lush, dark fairy tale that will keep you guessing.
Odds & Ends 9/22-10/5
The last couple of weeks have struck a nice balance between activities and writing, and I'm hoping I can maintain that balance. Soccer season started up again, and this year my niece seems to be enjoying and somewhat understanding the game more, though she was still distracted by a very large dragonfly at the first … Continue reading Odds & Ends 9/22-10/5
Books I’d Like to See Adapted For the Screen II
Four years ago, I did a post on Books I’d Like to See Adapted for the Screen. In that time, I'm sorry to report that not only did the major studios and streamers not pay much attention to my instructions (I'm as shocked as you are), they also failed to finish promising adaptations like the Shadow … Continue reading Books I’d Like to See Adapted For the Screen II
Odds & Ends 8/25-9/7
Happy 9th Blogiversary to me!
Review: Sunrise on the Reaping
If you are a Hunger Games fan, you definitely need check out this prequel on Haymitch's experience in the 50th Hunger Games.
Odds & Ends 7/28-8/10
In the last couple of weeks I finished the re-read of my project & started revisions. I'm actually pretty happy with what I've written; the bones of the story are all there, I just need to re-order a few scenes and fill in some of the connective tissue. Hopefully the revisions won't take too long, … Continue reading Odds & Ends 7/28-8/10
Christian Douglass Writes 