I may have been the only person who found "American Sniper" to be the most yawn-inducing movie of the year century decade quite awhile. "But that's unpatriotic!....'American Sniper' is a hero that should be taught in every high school history class!" I know, I know, my mom told me. And I don't have a problem with the guy or… Continue reading Why “American Sniper” Couldn’t Hold My Interest
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Turn the White Snow: A “White Winter Hymnal” Story
Like many this year, I was introduced to the Pentatonix version of "White Winter Hymnal." I fell in love with the song and wondered about the story behind it. What had happened to Michael? Why was everyone wearing red scarves? After much googling around, I found out the original version was by Fleet… Continue reading Turn the White Snow: A “White Winter Hymnal” Story
WIP: The Soundtrack of Unfixed
Movies aren't the only story medium with soundtracks. More books are having official or unofficial soundtracks. Authors and readers alike compile songs that go with the story. Sometimes there's one song, sometimes multiple. Sometimes for different scenes, sometimes for different characters. Many authors need to listen to music while writing - sometimes this is just… Continue reading WIP: The Soundtrack of Unfixed
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