The Remaking by Clay McLeod Chapman
I really wanted to like The Remaking. It had an interesting premise, and interesting material to draw from. Unfortunately, it just didn’t stick the landing.
Books that Influenced My Life
When I think about books that influenced my life, I think of the landmark books. The books that were an accessible introduction to an author or a genre.
Backlist – Books I haven’t read yet
This week’s Top Ten Tuesday is a freebie due to the US Thanksgiving Holiday. I’m going to take a look at the books in my backlist that I haven’t read yet.
Sock Knitting and Reading
It doesn’t feel like I did a lot this week, but I did find some reading time. I also managed to fit in a little sock knitting. Now if only I didn’t feel so exhausted!
Book Buddies – Favourite Character Team-ups
Having a strong main character can make a so-so book good. Having a strong couple of book buddies can make a good book great. The trick is to find personalities that balance each other out.
The Killer Across the Table by John E. Douglas and Mark Olshaker
If you’ve ever wondered what goes on in the mind of a killer, John E. Douglas is the guy to listen to. In The Killer Across the Table, Douglas gives insight gleaned from his years with the FBI, talking with killers about their motivations. The Killer Across the Table: Beyond the big names. Twenty years […]
Favourite Writing Books
The week before I joined the blog hop, everyone was discussing books that explained a subject of their choice. Let’s look at my favourite writing books!
Reading Habits: Refinement and Change
My reading habits have changed so much over the past couple of years. I’m starting to refine my preferred genres and find balance with my writing.
Happy Sushi Belly
I don’t exactly know where the phrase ‘happy sushi belly’ came from, but after Friday night, that’s exactly what I had. Welcome to the Sunday Post!
Those Darned Socks
I came across a strange artifact yesterday while I was cleaning a few surfaces in my home studio/office. It’s a strange plastic jar with a hole in the hinged lid. And it’s filled with socks waiting to be darned.