To pants or to plot? That is the question. At least, for a writer it is. I've been tossing around a new idea in my head lately, but so far that's all it is—a general circumstance, a few characters, and a handful of humorous dialogues. I haven't put pen to paper (or fingers to keyboard … Continue reading Odds & Ends 1/14-1/20
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Review: The Supervillain and Me
Review of The Supervillain and Me by Danielle Banas
Hello 2019!
The holidays have come and gone, and now it is time to settle down and get back into a routine to get this new year rolling. I've got a stack of new books from Christmas to help me get started on my reading goal for the year (I've already finished one), I have some manageable … Continue reading Hello 2019!
Why Your Characters Need Variety: A Lesson from the Elseworlds Crossover
Review of the CW's Elseworlds Crossover Event
2019: A Reading Preview
If you follow any authors, book bloggers, or publishers on social media, you've likely seen a lot of posts lately about what's to come in 2019 and what needs to be added to your to-be-read pile. While I've given up hope of ever completely making it through my TBR list (it's basically Hydra—I finish one … Continue reading 2019: A Reading Preview
Odds & Ends 11/26-12/2
After getting out of routine with the Thanksgiving holiday, this past week has been about struggling to remember what day of the week it actually is. Writing, therefore, has been a little more difficult, so most of my free time has been spent reading to give my mind a chance to settle and stop going … Continue reading Odds & Ends 11/26-12/2
Thankfulness
I heard a sermon on thankfulness last week and, with Thanksgiving approaching, I've been trying to keep it in mind as I go through each day. What struck me from this particular sermon was the idea that thankfulness is not merely the reaction of feeling glad or grateful for something, but a more intentional decision … Continue reading Thankfulness
10 Shakespeare Adaptations For Those Not Sure About Shakespeare
A lot of people tend to think Shakespeare isn't for them; it's too old, too intellectual, or too boring. But after reading Still Star-Crossed a few weeks ago and thinking about how a Shakespeare play spawned a sequel novel that spawned a Shondaland-produced T.V. series (albeit a short-lived one), I cannot accept that. After all, Shakespeare wrote … Continue reading 10 Shakespeare Adaptations For Those Not Sure About Shakespeare
And the Winner is…
What book did PBS viewers select as the Best-Loved Novel I America?
Odds & Ends 10/8-10/14
I've had some ups and downs the past couple of weeks. The big downer has been my car, which I have to take in to have the transmission repaired tomorrow. The car is still drivable fortunately, because they couldn't get me in at the repair shop immediately, but knowing it does need fixing has made … Continue reading Odds & Ends 10/8-10/14
Sweet Pineapple Pepper Shrimp
I have been in the kitchen this week, and I think I stumbled onto something I'd like to try again. I call it "Sweet Pineapple Pepper Shrimp." I was inspired by a recipe I'd originally seen on Pinterest (of course), involving lemons, shrimp, and a packet of Italian seasoning. I had no lemons in the … Continue reading Sweet Pineapple Pepper Shrimp
Review: Still Star-Crossed
Review of Still Star-Crossed by Melinda Taub
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