(Note: This recommendation was first published in September of 2013. You can see the original version here.) The Book of Stanley, by Todd Babiak, caught my attention because of its quirky nature. Or what seemed to be a quirky nature, based on the summary. The presumption turned out to be correct, and I quite enjoyed it. That said,... Continue Reading →
You know those days that just don't go as planned? Well, when I have one, I tend to wind up with a strong craving for some sort of food. Exactly what I crave tends to vary; sometimes it's something sweet, sometimes it's something greasy, and sometimes it's just cheese. This past Tuesday--when I stayed home... Continue Reading →
I love regularly reading tips and advice articles in certain subjects — particularly writing and publishing. I don’t always need the information right then, but I know that it’ll eventually come in handy. Or at least, I hope it will. I know there are a lot of other people out there who feel the same... Continue Reading →
Every writer has been influenced by some author or another--or possibly plenty of authors. I don't think we can avoid it, to be honest. We spend too much time reading, soaking up the words of others. Learning from them, I think, is a natural and important part of being a writer. We learn our craft... Continue Reading →
I'm not going to lie: I knew as soon as I read the title of Lena Gregory's novel that I would be helping to reveal the cover for it. I mean, how can I resist a title like Scone Cold Killer? Honestly, I don't even know what it's about, just that it's a cozy mystery with... Continue Reading →
Miranda Burski 