Snapshot by Brandon Sanderson My rating: 5 of 5 stars *This is a dual review of the novella "Snapshot" and Sanderson's short story "Dreamer" which is also included in the hard copy that I purchased.* To begin with, "Snapshot" is an exciting release from Sanderson as he tells a noir-styled crime thriller. Though still distinctly … Continue reading Review: Snapshot
Review: Beatlebone
Beatlebone by Kevin Barry My rating: 4 of 5 stars As a writer, Kevin Barry is an impressive and unique stylist. And "Beatlebone" is no exception. To begin with, this novel is difficult to classify. Technically, it is a work of contemporary or literary fiction. However, there are elements of the surreal and the fantastic … Continue reading Review: Beatlebone
And… take two
In writing, as in life, some things do not go according to plan. A while ago, I had planned to dive back into this blog with gusto. I was going to write stories, essays... all manner of insightful and beautiful things. And then I promptly did not touch the blog for nearly a year. I … Continue reading And… take two
Review: Invisible Republic, Vol. 1
Invisible Republic, Vol. 1 by Gabriel Hardman My rating: 5 of 5 stars Picked this up on a whim and I'm glad I did. I'm soundly impressed. So I will get this out of the way - it's not a terribly unique story. That being said, it's not derivitive either. And even the familiar elements … Continue reading Review: Invisible Republic, Vol. 1
Procrastination, Writing, and Finally Getting Things Done
Well, I'm back. It's been a while, mostly because I've been slacking on the upkeep of my blogs (and a number of other things as well). But this is the start of a (hopefully) shiny, new, and fantastically productive schedule of writing. And to start it off, I am introducing a new series of blog … Continue reading Procrastination, Writing, and Finally Getting Things Done
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