Memoirs, Movies and Those (Mostly) True Stories – Guest Post by Steve Luxenberg

  Memoirs, Movies and Those (Mostly) True Stories A Writer’s Take on Reality’s Rough Edges By Steve Luxenberg, Author of Annie’s Ghosts: A Journey Into a Family Secret  Why do they do it? Why do so many film makers put “based on a true story” or some variation as one of their opening frames, when they… Continue reading Memoirs, Movies and Those (Mostly) True Stories – Guest Post by Steve Luxenberg

Upcoming Posts and Visits

I have several book reviews I need to finish writing before the end of the month. This week though, you’ll see a guest post by Steve Luxenberg, author of Annie’s Ghosts: A Journey Into A Family Secret.  On Friday my review of his book will be available.  He’s doing an Author Chat on LibraryThing starting today until… Continue reading Upcoming Posts and Visits

Dead Witch Walking by Kim Harrison

Over the years I’ve heard Kim Harrison’s name and Amazon keeps trying to recommend her Hollows Series to me.  The titles are all clever takes on movie titles (mostly starring Clint Eastwood).  It wasn’t until Lisa Damian’s interview with Kim Harrison that I decided I would give the series a try.  She seemed like such a… Continue reading Dead Witch Walking by Kim Harrison

Short Story Writing Advice

The wonderful thing I’ve found about writers is no matter where they are in their writing journey they are helpful to other writers.  Now, one local published writer will tell a completely different tale but that’s his version of events and it’s only hearsay.  My experience has shown no method works exactly the same from… Continue reading Short Story Writing Advice

The Trap by John Smelcer

The Columbus Metropolitan Library offers recommendations by the librarians on its web site and that was how I heard of The Trap. Johnny Least-Weasel knows that his grandfather Albert is a stubborn old man who won’t stop checking his own traplines, even though other men his age stopped doing so years before.  But Albert Least-Weasel has… Continue reading The Trap by John Smelcer

That Went Well by Terrell Harris Dougan

That Went Well is more than a funny memoir about growing up with and caring for a special needs sibling.  It personalizes the movement to create day care centers and free public education for children with special needs.  The reader meets Terrell Harris Dougan, her sister Irene Harris, and the people who come into their… Continue reading That Went Well by Terrell Harris Dougan

Mid-Year Tally 2009

Last year an acquaintance of mine gave a mid-year tally of her publications, writings, movies watched, books read, etc. and it inspired me to look at the numbers for my year.  I’m repeating my mid-year tally this year. read 30 books watched 73 movies wrote 25 book reviews (2 published) wrote 0 poems wrote ? short stories Last year I… Continue reading Mid-Year Tally 2009

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Author Interviews Work

Last week I listened to a Kathy Griffin interview on NPR on my way into work.  At one point she mentioned she knew NPR listeners were readers.  Poor Kathy either forgot to mention or it was cut out that her own book is being released in September.  The title is a plea for Oprah to… Continue reading Author Interviews Work

Baron Thinks Dogs are People Too! by Laurie Dean

Cute and lovable Baron wants a best friend… but in an effort to get his family’s attention, Baron’s lively antics take him in the wrong direction.  After being whisked away to doggie school, Baron learns important lessons about behaving himself.  But will he ever find the friendship his furry heart longs for? Baron sounds a… Continue reading Baron Thinks Dogs are People Too! by Laurie Dean

The Soul of a Chef by Michael Ruhlman – Update

The information I get regarding how some of my visitors end up here can be funny.  Lately I’ve noticed in the keywords searches that people looking to find information on Soul of a Chef get directed here.  I reviewed the original edition in late 2008. A revised edition was released a few months ago.  It… Continue reading The Soul of a Chef by Michael Ruhlman – Update

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