Writing and photography are two of my biggest passions in life – along with animal rehab and adoption. Sable and white collie, indoor, low, natural light But…… Read more “Photography and Writing: You Learn by Doing”
Vladimir: Lit hit at Shades of Grey?
Potential spoilers, so reader beware. Cover of Vladimir, by Julia May Jonas When a friend brings a book to you and says, “I think this may be…… Read more “Vladimir: Lit hit at Shades of Grey?”
Mouth to Mouth: Maybe I’m too autistic for this one.
cover of Mouth to Mouth Let me begin with a disclaimer of sorts: I believe Antoine Wilson is a strong writer, who is capable of producing a…… Read more “Mouth to Mouth: Maybe I’m too autistic for this one.”
Middle Grade: Christmas in Camelot
First book in the Magic Treehouse – Merlin Missions Series Mary Pope Osborne wasn’t writing when I was a kid, more is the pity. I would have…… Read more “Middle Grade: Christmas in Camelot”
Matrix: A Novel
Cover of Matrix: A Novel This week’s book is Lauren Groff’s Matrix, her sixth novel. Groff is a gifted writer, so I feel bad saying I never…… Read more “Matrix: A Novel”
The Stranger in the Lifeboat
My Best Read in a month. (Attempt to avoid spoilers but be forewarned, discussion will include information from book.) Mitch Albom I’m not going to lie. I…… Read more “The Stranger in the Lifeboat”
Who are the Writers in your Neighborhood?
Houghton, MI – my physical neighborhood neigh·bor·hood/ˈnābərˌho͝od/ the area surrounding a particular place, person, or object. Today I am thinking of neighborhood more like community; we tend…… Read more “Who are the Writers in your Neighborhood?”
Writers at Work
I recently saw a post from one of my favorite writers and people, Jenny Lawson, @TheBloggess. She was show-casing her canine friend Dorothy Barker in a snood…… Read more “Writers at Work”
Dr. Christy Oslund: Introduction
As a dyslexic, autistic etc. who wasn’t diagnosed until after graduate school, I’m owning that doctorate; it took a wicked large amount of work, pain, and perseverance.…… Read more “Dr. Christy Oslund: Introduction”