I recently read a Victorian novel called Can You Forgive Her? by Anthony Trollope, and the thing which stood out the most to me was the author’s unusual opinions on morals. One example is that one of the male characters, Burgo Fitzgerald, can’t help that he’s an alcoholic and a gambler with no real feelings for […]
If you’re interested in why organic foods are better for you, check out my latest article called “Organic Truth: Beyond the Plate”, published by Indian River Juice: http://indianriverjuice.com/2013/06/17/organic-goodness/. Here’s the lead-in to the article: “Eating healthy is very important to us here at Indian River and we live by our Grapefruit inspired diet as it’s proven to be […]
My latest flash fiction piece, “Living Idiom”, was just published today by 99Fiction on their social media site: http://99fiction.net/page/today-s-story-4. This site is a great place to meet and network with other writers, and it grows larger every day. They also have a new contest going on, so be sure to check them out!
I recently had the pleasure of being interviewed – as a reader – by the lovely Adrianna Joleigh, a fellow fiction author and poet. Check out the interview here: http://bit.ly/10qbAI1. In the interview, I talk about what I look for in a book before I buy it, what I dislike in writing styles, how not to […]
I recently read the novel Bel Canto by Ann Patchett. It’s not something I would normally read as the storyline parallels a real-life terrorist event, the 1996 Lima Crisis. The basis of this book, however, is not terrorism. There’s much more to it than that, which is what makes it such a good read. From a […]
I just posted a new book review in my Writer as Reader series. The book is called The Flowers by Dagoberto Gilb and is a peek into the life of a high school age boy who lives in a city wracked with racial hatred, violence, and sexual scandal. Read more about this excellent novel here, […]
I’ve watched In the Mood for Love at least four times since I first discovered it and can always watch it again. It’s a fascinating study of psychology with a backwards romance plot which keeps you wondering until the end. Watch it and see if you agree with my analysis—and leave your comments! Length: 1 […]
To play along, just answer the following three (3) questions… • What are you currently reading? • What did you recently finish reading? • What do you think you’ll read next? What are you currently reading? The Edible Woman by Margaret Atwood (novel); Black Woods by Laura Wright LaRoche (novel); “A Horse and Two Goats” […]
I’m very excited to say that I recently entered a really fun Valentine’s Day writing competition and made it as one of four finalists! Read all the stories (each one is no more than 1200 words) and vote for your favorite: http://mistressofthedarkpath.wordpress.com/2013/02/11/february-2013-writing-contest-finalists/ The voting deadline is February 13th at midnight (EST), so make sure to get your vote […]