No matter what profession you're in, people are going to tell you what books you have to read—to get ahead, to better understand what you're doing, or just to get a laugh only you and others like you will understand. Writing is no exception. I've talked before about a few books I think every writer... Continue Reading →
Book excerpt: Once Upon a Time Bitches, by Branden LaNette
So, I have a disclaimer to make before w get too far into today's book excerpt: Generally speaking, the personal development books I read tend to focus on writing or creativity. It's pretty rare that I pick one up outside of one of those topics. Once Upon a Time Bitches, though, by Branden LaNette, caught... Continue Reading →
Book recommendation: Strange Blood, edited by Vanessa Morgan
Here's the first interesting tidbit I want to share about Strange Blood: 71 Essays on Offbeat and Underrated Vampire Movies, edited by Vanessa Morgan: it's a book filled with essays about horror movies. So I realize that some people may find it odd that I read it, since I've mentioned before that I'm not really... Continue Reading →
A Q&A with Vanessa Morgan, editor of Strange Blood
If you're no stranger to my blog, then you may remember when I helped reveal the cover of Strange Blood, an anthology of essays on vampire movies, edited by Vanessa Morgan. I've also had Vanessa on the blog before, to talk to her a bit about one of her novels, Clowders. I'm happy to have... Continue Reading →
Book recommendation: Dear Fahrenheit 451, by Annie Spence
Do you know how I sometimes say that certain books are best suited for certain people? Well, here's the type of person that should read Dear Fahrenheit 451, by Annie Spence: Anyone who loves books. Seriously. If you're a book-lover of any sort, you should check this one out. Because that's what Dear Fahrenheit 451... Continue Reading →
