I checked this book out from the library in audiobook for something to do some cleaning to and then pick up for the week. When it downloaded it said it was only one hour long! Oh. I didn't realize it was a kid's book. This is not a kid's book. It's at least PG. Maybe… Continue reading Review: The Strange Library
Writing: Death of the Author (Part 2)
Click here to read Part 1 Wondering why there is a part 2? Because I think this actually goes beyond merely literary critique. Let's take an example: The Bible. One of the big areas I see this is around homosexuality. And it makes me see a little cross-eyed because every verse that gets brought up… Continue reading Writing: Death of the Author (Part 2)
Reading: The Bell Jar
I ordered The Bell Jar from Amazon this week. ($10 for the hardback, hell yes!). Sylvia Plath here I come
Writing: Death of the Author (Part 1)
This has been on my mind a lot lately. For a lot of reasons. The premise of the original essay (Roland Barthes, 1967) is that the author should be excluded when considering a work of art. You shouldn't talk about Beethoven being deaf. You shouldn't talk about Sylvia Plath having severe depression and committing suicide.… Continue reading Writing: Death of the Author (Part 1)
Review: Stain
Stain by A.G. Howard was released in January. I am trying to get better about finding the new releases as they happen. This is one I am really glad I saw my library had available. I had to wait a minute because others read it ahead of me. This book is not a retelling of… Continue reading Review: Stain
Politics: It Isn’t even ABOUT “choice” – it really IS about “life”
I have seen a LOT of posts about abortion lately. News articles about the New York law that passed, constant articles of other states (including GA) trying to prevent access or availability to abortion options.... and people claiming it's murder of a life. And as someone 7 months pregnant with a much-wanted child.... I don't… Continue reading Politics: It Isn’t even ABOUT “choice” – it really IS about “life”
Short Story: Squirrels in the Attic
Review: Binti Trilogy
Over the holidays I read the Binti Trilogy (Binti, Home, The Night Masquerade). Now, I was intrigued because it's Nnedi Okoafor (I lovedAkata Witch). So Binti went on sale and I picked it up. I didn't realize these are novellas, so they are quick little reads and thoroughly enjoyable. What I love about Okoafor is her great twists on… Continue reading Review: Binti Trilogy
Life Events: Water Heater Adventures
This weekend was a roller coaster. It rained a lot last week, and sometimes when it rains the water comes in under the garage door. So I don't think too much about a little water on my side of the garage when it's raining. But it was dry all day Friday. I went to go… Continue reading Life Events: Water Heater Adventures
Writing: Women are automatically YA Writers???
This came up when a friend asked for women of color or women writers' books. So I pulled out my goodreads and gave a few suggestions. I included Dragon Pearl because- well because I kind of loved it and I want a bazillion people to read it. I made a comment "YA but doesn't feel like it."… Continue reading Writing: Women are automatically YA Writers???
Dream by Day 