Tag: Book

ABOUT BOOKS AND READING

An Informal Survey of Writers About Reading Since I'm almost always reading something, I figured I'd drop an oar into these waters. I am a writer, serious amateur photographer and once upon a time I wrote books about how to use software and some very complicated hardware. How often do you read? I am always reading … Continue reading ABOUT BOOKS AND READING

THE PUBLISHING WORLD IS NOT ON FIRE – Marilyn Armstrong

Almost every month, Amazon sends me a bit of money from the sale of my book. The amounts are occasionally enough to get a cup of coffee and a doughnut at Dunkin Donuts, but not enough for a cappuccino or anything at Starbucks. Nonetheless, I'm always tickled that someone bought a copy. I've set the … Continue reading THE PUBLISHING WORLD IS NOT ON FIRE – Marilyn Armstrong

BOOK REVIEW: CHRISTMAS EVE DAUGHTER – A TIME TRAVEL NOVEL by Elyse Douglas

The Christmas Eve Daughter: A Time Travel Novel by Elyse Douglas As a time-travel story, this is not quite it. The story absolutely includes time travel, but it's what we in the science fiction world refer to as "tourist time travel" where there is no technology involved and no "other world" surprises, either. Time travel … Continue reading BOOK REVIEW: CHRISTMAS EVE DAUGHTER – A TIME TRAVEL NOVEL by Elyse Douglas

WHAT A NOVEL IDEA! – Marilyn Armstrong

RDP #64: NOVEL "What a novel idea," she said to her friend. "Novel ... as in ... maybe I should write one?" "Well, if you want to. No, all I meant to say was that the idea was different. Unique. A novel isn't always a book. It can also mean new or original." Jill nodded. … Continue reading WHAT A NOVEL IDEA! – Marilyn Armstrong

DOUBLE UP BY GRETCHEN ARCHER — COMING IN TWO WEEKS!

THE BACK STORY ON DOUBLE KNOT - GRETCHEN ARCHER With DOUBLE UP coming out in just two weeks, this seemed a good time to run this little story from Ms. Archer's previous great story of Davis Way and the Bellissimo Resort and Casino. I love back stories. I’m one of those nosy people who has … Continue reading DOUBLE UP BY GRETCHEN ARCHER — COMING IN TWO WEEKS!

THE STORY BEHIND THE STORY: GRETCHEN ARCHER ON DOUBLE KNOT

I love back stories. I'm one of those nosy people who has to research everything. I want to know not only what happens in the movie or the book, but what the author or director was thinking. Why he or she did it that way and not some other way. I love hearing about the … Continue reading THE STORY BEHIND THE STORY: GRETCHEN ARCHER ON DOUBLE KNOT

THE STORY BEHIND THE STORY – GRETCHEN ARCHER SPEAKS!

I love back stories. I'm one of those nosy people who has to research everything. I want to know not only what happens in the movie or the book, but what the author or director was thinking. Why he or she did it that way and not some other way. I love hearing about the … Continue reading THE STORY BEHIND THE STORY – GRETCHEN ARCHER SPEAKS!

JOHN SCALZI – AGENT TO THE STARS (AUDIOBOOK)

This was the first book written by John Scalzi I ever read. He was a relative unknown at the time, but he would not remain so for long. I was so charmed by it, I've been a fan ever since. This book is funny, clever, witty. The characters are oddly believable even though the story is totally wacky. … Continue reading JOHN SCALZI – AGENT TO THE STARS (AUDIOBOOK)

MY STORY, BY JAMES LEE BURKE

I've sort of already written my autobiography. I called it The 12-Foot Teepee. A few people read it, but a fresh approach would surely give it new life. Or maybe a less fresh approach. Definitely a different approach. Less sentimental. Darkly descriptive. Faulkneresque with shadowy, flawed characters trying to get past their guilt and regret for bad choices, … Continue reading MY STORY, BY JAMES LEE BURKE

NOT SETTING THE PUBLISHING WORLD ON FIRE

Almost every month, Amazon informs sends me a bit of money from sales of my book. The amounts are enough to get a cup of coffee and a doughnut at Dunkin Donuts, but not enough for a cappuccino or anything at Starbucks. I'm always tickled that someone bought a copy. I've set the Kindle price as … Continue reading NOT SETTING THE PUBLISHING WORLD ON FIRE