I re-read the Hunger Games series last week. I've already recommended the series here on my blog, so you may be wondering why I'm bringing it up. Well, those who've already read it know (and those who haven't have probably heard) that it's a pretty dark series. By the time I was finished this go-around, I... Continue Reading →
Book recommendation: Monster, by A. Lee Martinez
The last time I was in a bookstore, I was looking for a comedic fantasy novel. That's what I was in the mood to buy--something funny with either a fantastical setting or characters. As I browsed the shelves in the store, I also browsed a couple of lists on Goodreads, my To Be Read list... Continue Reading →
Book recommendation: Practical Demonkeeping, by Christopher Moore
I can't help but love a little bit of dark humour now and then. Don't get me wrong--I definitely enjoy the fluffy and sweet side of novels, too. But sometimes, you just need to read a little something that makes a joke out of the more difficult things in life. Luckily, we have authors like... Continue Reading →
Wednesday links: Describing gay characters, authors on Facebook and writing humour
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 →
Book recommendation: Kraken Bake, by Karen Dudley
A couple of weeks ago, I went ahead and recommended you read Karen Dudley's Food for the Gods. It's the first in her Epikiurean Epics series, which is set in ancient Athens. In that post, I told you that I had found that book because I had first come across its sequel, Kraken Bake. Well,... Continue Reading →