Amazon Prime is working on an adaptation of Robert Jordan’s Wheel of Time series so I’m rereading the books. They’re old-school epic fantasy novels–all 20 of them! They’re not quite as engrossing as Tolkein, but well-written nonetheless. I’m enjoying my reread and reminding myself of the story line and characters. It will be interesting to…
I finally found the time (in between trying to make my daily word count for NaNoWriMo) to watch the new incarnation of Dune. The film was directed by Denis Villeneuve and written by Villeneuve, Jon Spaihts, and Eric Roth. Of course, it’s based on the 1965 novel by Frank Herbert. This version, Part One of…
It’s once again time for our Insecure Writer’s Support Group post! November Question: What’s harder to do—coming up with your book title or writing the blurb? I actually have a harder time writing the blurb, believe it or not. Its hard for me to condense my synopsis down to a logline that will attract a…
People always want to know: How do you keep everything organized when you’re writing a book? Well, here’s the low-down on that process, at least from my perspective. Writing a book can get hairy. You’ve got to remember whether you gave Aunt Betsy blue eyes or brown way back in Chapter 3. You’ve got to…
Fall is my favorite season. I love the bright colors of the leaves and the crisp blue of the sky. I like the cool mornings and the hint of smoke in the air. Fall always stirs my travel urge, too, as the wild geese wing overhead and call out. There are several holidays celebrated during…
Orphan Witch is more fantasy than sci-fi, but I do read both. Author Paige Crutcher has created a world where a magical island allows visitors only half the year due to a curse cast by witch sisters hundreds of years ago. The island’s inhabitants cannot leave during the winter and no visitors can arrive—until Persephone…
Where has the time gone? It’s once again First Wednesday, which means the monthly Insecure Writer’s Support Group post. It’s easy to listen to the little voices inside your head that tell you you’re no good, that your writing is substandard and boring. Everybody has those little devils chipping away at their self-esteem. The trick…
So we did a pop-up clinic at a neighborhood health fair Saturday. The Bloodmobile was there, so I donated, then I got my booster COVID vaccine … so I’m exhausted this weekend (and a little achy)! I’ll be doing an IWSG post later this week so I’ll just make a short note of what’s up…
I’m trying a fantasy/sci-fi book from another culture this week. The Mermaid, The Witch, & The Sea by Maggie Tokuda-Hall. I’m just beginning the book so I can’t say how it reads yet, but it comes highly recommended as a “spooky October read.” It’s about a girl who cross-dresses so she can become part of…
We are vacationing at Surfside Beach SC this week so I will post a few photos instead of an article. Think of it as a tourist blog… And a good time was had by all …