So I usually read a series before I review, but this book (as much as it is labelled as a #1), stands alone really, really well. I heard it (audiobook) rather than read it, so I misspell some names: Synopsis: Yeine Darr is an outcast from the barbarian north. But when her mother dies under… Continue reading Review: The Hundred Thousand Kingdoms (N.K. Jemisin)
Category: Review
Writing: I’m mad at me
I sometimes write in circles. No, not literally. I sometimes circle back around to something I wrote ages ago (I have this box that is all hand-written stuff from high school. It's a little gross actually...). The worst part: when I didn't finish the story. This isn't uncommon (I know- "bad writer"!). I know I… Continue reading Writing: I’m mad at me
Review: Uber
I have finally used Uber. Ironically, it was interspersed with taxi rides so there was some very clear and definite comparisons I was able to make. So let's begin with my feelings on taxis: EWWWW. Call me frugal or frugal or whatever but I really struggle with taxi pricing. Let's do some math. (Click here… Continue reading Review: Uber
Musings: Women in Politics
NPR played this discussion and this phrase really struck me: I have a view that I just have to do the best I can, get the results I can, make a difference in people's lives. This was part of a soundbite of Hillary Clinton speaking of her time as a senator. I was absolutely struck by… Continue reading Musings: Women in Politics
Review: Deadpool (movie)
I'm sorry, I don't think I can do a legitimate review on Deadpool. Not a good review at least. First off, there are about 800 spoilers I'd need to avoid... So to keep it vague enough not to spoil the fun comments, witty banter, and spoofs... I don't know that I can do it justice.… Continue reading Review: Deadpool (movie)
Review: Pride & Prejudice & Zombie (movie)
This review will contain spoilers. I mean really - it's got "Pride & Prejudice" in the title. At this point, if you don't know the premise... I don't think I can help you that much. So I am, in this case, not going to worry about spoilers. Overall, (TL;DR) I was incredibly disappointed. The screenplay… Continue reading Review: Pride & Prejudice & Zombie (movie)
Review: The Lunar Chronicles
Review on the Lunar Chronicles (4 books) by Marissa Meyer.
Review: [spoiler free] Star Wars the Force Awakened
This review will inevitably be short because I am avoiding spoilers. However, I can make some general statements about my first viewing of Star Wars: the Force Awakened. Overall: Go watch it so we can talk about the spoilers already. Characters: I liked most of the characters in this one. There was nothing like Jar-Jar… Continue reading Review: [spoiler free] Star Wars the Force Awakened
Life Events: No Reviews Nov
I haven't written any book reviews because I've mostly been reading from series. In general, unless it's the first book in a series and stands alone well (such as the Crosspointe book I reviewed), I don't like reviewing one book in a series. And all-too-many series are unfinished. (Damn those authors for publishing before they… Continue reading Life Events: No Reviews Nov
Writing: Turning off to enjoy the plot
One of the hardest parts of being a writer - at least in my opinion - is turning it off. I love movies which actually can surprise me. It's a rare plot twist that I don't catch - even on the first pass of a movie. It's why Unbreakable has a special place in my heart. It… Continue reading Writing: Turning off to enjoy the plot
Dream by Day 