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September 5, 2016
It’s Reading Report Time! (September 2016)
Happy First Monday of September, everyone. It’s Reading Report Time! . Tell us what you’ve finished over the last month, what you’re currently reading, and what’s on your To Be Read stack/list. And if you’ve reviewed the books you’ve read somewhere, please include links! To format your text, click here for an HTML cheat-sheet. If […]
September 1, 2016
Blogging Through ‘Scene & Structure’–Chapter 5: “Structure in Macrocosm: Scenes with Results”
I thought I’d try something a little different today. Let me know what you think! . Blogging Through ‘Scene and Structure’–Chapter 1: “The Structure of Modern Fiction” Blogging Through ‘Scene and Structure’–Chapter 2: “Strategy: How to Start Your Story and How to End It” Blogging Through ‘Scene and Structure’–Chapter 3: “Structure in Microcosm: Cause and […]
August 28, 2016
100 Random Questions
Fun questionnaire I found online that killed my afternoon. If you use on your own site, please leave a link in the comments! Spotify, SoundCloud, or Pandora? Pandora (usually either on Classic Rock or Instrumental Soundtracks) Is your room messy or clean? Controlled chaos What color are your eyes? Gray with a hint of olive […]
August 12, 2016
Books Read in 2016: ‘North and South’ by Elizabeth Gaskell (3 stars)
North and South by Elizabeth Gaskell My rating: 3 stars Book Summary: North and South depicts a young woman discovering herself, in a nuanced portrayal of what divides people, and what brings them together. Elizabeth Gaskell’s compassionate, richly dramatic novel features one of the most original and fully-rounded female characters in Victorian fiction, Margaret Hale. […]
August 11, 2016
Fun Friday (a little early): The ROGUE ONE Trailer Is Finally Here!
What a Thursday night! Watched Simone Manuel come from behind for a gold medal in the women’s 100-meter freestyle, saw the new Rogue One trailer, and then was immediately treated to seeing Michael Phelps receive his most recent gold medal. For me, this was the most important part of the evening: Filed under: Fun Friday, […]
Books Read in 2016: ‘The Curse of Lord Stanstead’ by Mia Marlowe (4 stars)
The Curse of Lord Stanstead (The Order of the MUSE #1) by Mia Marlowe My rating: 4 stars Book Summary: London, 1819 When only seduction will do… Wherever Cassandra Darkin goes, fire is sure to follow. It’s not until she’s swept into the arms of a handsome, infuriating stranger that she learns she’s responsible for […]
August 10, 2016
Book (Partially) Read in 2016: ‘Secrets of a Proper Lady’ by Victoria Alexander (1 star, DNF)
Secrets of a Proper Lady (Last Man Standing #3) by Victoria Alexander My rating: 1 star (DNF) Book Summary: Lady Cordelia Bannister refuses to wed the man she has not chosen herself, no matter what her father decrees. So, pretending to be her own companion, she seeks out information about the designated groom by meeting […]
August 9, 2016
Books Read in 2016: ‘Tempting Mr. Weatherstone’ by Vivienne Lorret (4 stars)
Tempting Mr. Weatherstone (Wallflower Weddings 0.5) by Vivienne Lorret My rating: 4 stars Book Summary: Penelope Rutledge longs for passion, but only with the man of her dreams: the brilliant, dashing Ethan Weatherstone. If only her longtime neighbor would open his eyes and realize how much she loves him. If only they weren’t best friends […]
August 8, 2016
Books Read in 2016: ‘My Name is Mary Sutter’ by Robin Oliveira (2 stars)
My Name is Mary Sutter by Robin Oliveira My rating: 2 stars Book Summary: Fans of Caleb’s Crossing by Geraldine Brooks, Cold Mountain by Charles Frazier, and Mrs. Lincoln’s Dressmaker by Jennifer Chiaverini will love this New York Times bestselling tale of the Civil War. Mary Sutter is a brilliant young midwife who dreams of […]
August 7, 2016
Books Re-Read in 2016: The Harry Potter Series (Books 1–7, Do I Even Need to Put a Star Rating?)
The Harry Potter Series (Books 1–7) by J. K. Rowling My rating: 4.25 stars (series overall) Series Summary: Orphan Harry learns he is a wizard on 11th birthday when Hagrid escorts him to magic-teaching Hogwarts School. As a baby, his mother’s love protected him and vanquished villain Voldemort, leaving child famous as “The Boy who […]
