Every week the fungus grows Your shiny leaves droop Flowers fall like half-timbered trees. Doomed—unless I douse you with Vinegar, garlic, and soap-infused H20 Wait 24 hours. Rinse you with the hose. Hauling your pot from house to outdoor sink To pump-connected hose. Back indoors. Wearisome, this, the unending fight. Somedays, in my laziness, I’m…
I first came across The Goblin Emperor on a list of Hopepunk Fantasy novels. My curiosity was piqued enough to put a hold on it. And wow! My entire Saturday was consumed by it. Despite the initial culture shock of being thrown into a vastly different world, this book and its characters won my heart….
Megan Whalen Turner doesn’t disappoint as she once again immerses us in the thrilling world of the Queen’s Thief series. Discover what’s to love and hate in this The King of Attolia review. Eugenides, the impertinent and brilliant former Thief of Eddis, has finally landed himself in a fix he can’t get out of. As…
If you’re trying to decide whether or not to read The Queen of Attolia, you’re in the right place. I LOVE this book. It is one of my all-time favorites. But whether or not you will like it remains to be determined. After all, everyone has different tastes and preferences. Chances are, if you’ve read…
Are you wondering if The Thief by Margaret Whalen Turner is worth your time? Short answer? Yes, yes, yes! The long answer will be… longer. Whether or not you’ll love this book depends on what kind of read is up your alley. So, in this The Thief book review, I’ll break it down for you…
In the following Sky in The Deep Summary & Review, I’ll break down what I liked and didn’t like in this book and why you may want to read it (or not).
Or maybe you’ve read it already and are looking for validation on why you either hate or love it. Perfect!
Besides reviewing the book as a reader, I’ll also offer my perspective as a writer on the quality of the writing, plot, dialogue, character arcs, sentences, and more.
Are you wondering if Beyond, Mercedes Lackey’s first “Founding of Valdemar” book is worth reading? If so, you’re in the right place.
Everyone’s writing process is different, but sometimes learning new tricks and techniques can get you going. So here’s a back-of-the-embroidery look at what went into writing A Cactus Among Wolves.
A group of physics majors at Calvin University once put me up for two nights and served me chilled sumac tea. During dinner, they had an animated discussion about how necessary the hard sciences are and how froofy and “soft” the arts are.
Have you ever woken and found that the tide has come in?
During the night, an invisible sea swept silently under your doors and through cracks in the windows.