(Barb’s Guide to Films: if the characters kiss a lot, have sex, and then kill each other, it’s American. If the characters smoke a lot, have sex, and then kill themselves, it’s foreign.)
Thinking of writing a Western? As genre’s go, this one’s tropes are relatively easy to nail: Set it in the American …
From hero to villain in one easy slide… When I reviewed the first volume of Celine Jeanjean’s sword and sorcery steampunk series, …
In my recent blog here, I promised some short reviews of recent reads. The books are different in almost every …
[Note: I’m traveling today, so here’s a repeat review of a favorite!] Do you know a writer? They need this book. …
Unfortunately for her, my daughter came to celebrate my birthday, and I wanted to make sure she experienced the highlights of my life on a little Scottish Island. But this weekend, the highlights were limited by nonstop torrential downpours, so I had to make do with generous samples of local produce. Specifically Arran Gin, Arran Distillery, and Arran Beer.
Public service announcement to authors: Why I will probably reject your review request for your latest Dystopian masterpiece: With The Hunger …
Justa is intrigued by the curiously melodic voice of hedgehog herder, Bea Serious. However, after Bea gets an innocent Justa hooked on the compulsive attraction of peeling the labels off beer bottles, Justa slowly finds herself drawn into an addictive web of talking on her phone in theaters, playing the accordion in public, and perhaps, even incorrect use of their/there/they’re.
My guest today is announcing new look for an old friend and favorite writer. Jessica Dale says she is the alter ego …
OAP: Accepted UK abbreviation for Old Age Pensioner (OAP), used in humiliating government forms and the occasional seriously good …
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