March 2018 The new semester started and everything’s going full swing again, yet still I’ve gotten some things done that I’m proud of finding the time to do. Books Read First up, I read this very strange ‘On Method Acting,’ inspired by my earlier read of ‘Moonwalking with Einstein.’ I wanted to up my game … Continue reading End of March
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Chewy Noh: The Series!!!!!!!!
The Series is complete! Check out the adventures of Korea's smallest boy and his best friend, Clint. Middle Grade Fantasy / Myth at its best!!!!!!!!! Here!!!!!!!!!
Top Re-read of the Month: Johnny Got His Gun
Dalton Trumbo's Johnny Got His Gun I do many books with my students and always find it interesting to go through a book I’ve read before, especially one from a long time ago. Not always do I get sucked back into my reread in exactly the same fashion as I did the first time around, … Continue reading Top Re-read of the Month: Johnny Got His Gun
The Fine Line of Your Internal Writer
The Fine Line of Your Internal Writer Having read many indie books now, I’ve noticed something. A voice, somewhere in my head, starts exploding in rage when these authors commit horrible crimes against me. All right, let me correct myself. This doesn’t only happen with indie books. I’ve encountered this voice while reading industry published … Continue reading The Fine Line of Your Internal Writer
End of April Review
End of April Review I am overly happy with April’s progress. Despite loads of work, a lot of free time came my way, and ignoring all distractions, I was able to get a lot done and now find myself well ahead of schedule. Books Read and/or Reviewed Only about halfway through the month was I … Continue reading End of April Review
Sizzle, Inc. (Isabella Maxwell Escapades #1)
Shizzle Inc. (Isabella Maxwell Escapades #1) (Humor / Satire) By Ana Spoke Rating Synopsis Isabella’s life long dream has been to get discovered, you know, be famous. Unfortunately, after her boyfriend breaks up with her and she has little left in prospects or skills, she decides to try out for a new job at the … Continue reading Sizzle, Inc. (Isabella Maxwell Escapades #1)
End of February Review
End of February Review Clearly, I haven’t been very productive this month, and that goes without saying. I’ve been mighty busy visiting home, flying here and there. Overall, it’s been a good break and I’m happy to be back. Nonetheless, I’ll run down what I was able to accomplish, if at all. Books Read … Continue reading End of February Review
This Jerkwater Life
This Jerkwater Life (Short Story Literary) By James Berndt Rating Synopsis A growing clash between the Native American tribes and Douglas’ hometown inhabitants invades every aspect of his life, all the way down to the recent death of his father. In a way, both seem to haunt him as he tries to find a way to … Continue reading This Jerkwater Life
Melody Jackson V. the Woman in White
Melody Jackson V. the Woman in White (Genre Fiction) By B.M.B Johnson Rating Synopsis Melody has big plans, and they all start with the weather station outside her house. For a young girl, it can be hard, but there is a reason, and she has her parents to help. Unfortunately, there’s something much greater … Continue reading Melody Jackson V. the Woman in White
Metamorphosis
Metamorphosis (Literary Fiction) By Isabella MacLeod Rating Synopsis Miranda’s life is thrown into turmoil after being diagnosed with Morgollen’s Syndrome—a rare disease where the body starts producing strange objects from the skin. With it, her life changes quickly, along with her marriage and career. *Review Note* I’ve written about this book in a different fashion, … Continue reading Metamorphosis