Haven't had a writer's prompt from "A Year of Writing Dangerously" in awhile (you can check out the other two here and here.) 1. What is your own metaphor for fear of writing that first line? Here's my answer: Writing is like the rain: you can admire from afar, but to truly experience it you… Continue reading Writing Like Rain
Category: for the Bookworms
Book Review: The World Split Open
Great Authors on How and Why We Write This is a collection of speeches (in written form) on how and why we write. I have to admit some of the transcript seemed odd to have been spoken - it made me wonder if it was altered for text or if the person who spoke it… Continue reading Book Review: The World Split Open
The Problem with Free E-books
Free E-books. It's quite a wonderful concept that a debut author makes an e-book available for free in order to pique a reader's interest and gain readership. At least that's what I used to think. Then I read about 20 free e-books – some not-so-good and some quality. I still hated it. The Problem The… Continue reading The Problem with Free E-books
Thoughts on “Gone Girl” by Gillian Flynn
Well this is not an official review per se, so much as I had some sporatic thoughts as I read the book "Gone Girl" that I wanted to share. First off, total kudos to Gillian Flynn, this story was phenomenal. My Namesake It was interesting reading a book where people kept saying… Continue reading Thoughts on “Gone Girl” by Gillian Flynn
A Poem: Analyze This
One of the first moments where I felt I could actually be a successful writer (read: read writer) was when I was published in my college's student publication Impressions. As if publication was not enough, I tied for second place in that issue with my best college friend. While it was a small accomplishment, I'm still quite… Continue reading A Poem: Analyze This
Book Review: Rabbit – Chasing Beth Rider by Ellen C Maze
What are the chances that Ellen would be feeling "givey" on the same day I'd be feeling "getty"? Well probably not that statistically improbable, but I am so glad that Lil Roni Publishers surprised me with the opportunity to receive this book. While I wouldn't say I've read every Christian vampire novel out there, I've… Continue reading Book Review: Rabbit – Chasing Beth Rider by Ellen C Maze
Book Review: The Young World by Chris Weitz
I am thrilled to have received an ARC of "The Young World" by Chris Weitz from a Goodreads giveaway. A plague sweeps the world, taking adults and children, leaving only teenagers alive - with the guarantee that somewhere around their 18th birthday, they will die off as well. The world is ending. And how would teenagers run the… Continue reading Book Review: The Young World by Chris Weitz
Book Review: The Furies by Natalie Haynes
I am so grateful to have received this book through FirstReads. I gave this three out of five stars - BUT I highly recommend it for the right person. Who is the "Right" Person? I favor plot-driven stories - the more complex the plot, the more twists and turns, the more I'm drawn to the… Continue reading Book Review: The Furies by Natalie Haynes
8 Defenses of Christian Fiction
This is part of a series. You can also read “In Defense of Christian Romance,” “In Defense of Christian Fantasy,” and “In Defense of Christian Horror.” The Problem "Real" Books At my apartment, I have two bookshelves. One is open for all to see, and the other closes up like a cabinet. It took… Continue reading 8 Defenses of Christian Fiction
6 Defenses of the Christian Horror Genre
This is part of a series. To read “In Defense of Christian Romance,” click here. For “In Defense of Christian Fantasy,” click here. Check back later for “In Defense of Christian Fiction.” “[Big-name author] writes Christian Horror….whatever that means.” Add a tone of disdain to the above. That’s what a friend said of an… Continue reading 6 Defenses of the Christian Horror Genre