So this morning, I found my cat… trying to get something from behind one of my bookcases. (And that was only five minutes after I left my office to go grab something.) So what was it? A bird. To be more exact, a BABY bird that couldn’t even fly. Now, you have to understand that […]
How to Rethink Your Pacing
Pacing can be hard. Pacing can be daunting. But pacing CAN be mastered. So here’s a tip on how to rethink your pacing: think of it like a TV show. Now What??? Actually, it’s really easy. It all comes down to timing. Let’s look at Dr. Who for the example. No matter what happens–no matter […]
Check out the Virtual Celebration for Diana Wynne Jones
Just over a year ago, on March 26, the world lost one of the most brilliant science fiction / fantasy writers. Diana Wynne Jones, the author of Howl’s Moving Castle and MANY other amazing books, is being honored by a virtual celebration that has taken place over the last few weeks. So go check out […]
Contest Winners
From my random drawings, here are the winners for the March Madness of Books contest: 1. britters (1 pick) 2. Tiffany Draut (2 picks) 3. Joel Smith (1 Pick) 4. Kimi Liskin (1 pick) 5. Britney (2 picks) 6. Shallee McArthur (1 pick) I’ll be emailing the winners with details on how to claim their prizes. […]
J.K. Rowling’s new book announced
For those who haven’t heard, J.K. Rowling announced her newest book last week. The Casual Vacancy (ISBN 9780316228534. $21) is due out in October from Little, Brown. When Barry Fairweather dies unexpectedly in his early forties, the little town of Pagford is left in shock. Pagford is, seemingly, an English idyll, with a cobbled market […]
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