Karen Fowler's Blog, page 32
July 9, 2011
The Guerrilla Girls Bedside Companion to the History of Western Art
"The famous query by feminine artist and art historians goes, 'Why haven't there been more great women artists throughout western history?' The Guerilla Girls want to restate the question: "Why haven't more women been considered great artists throughout western … Continue reading →
July 7, 2011
How I Write: Secrets of a Bestselling Author – Mini Book Review
How I Write: Secrets of a Bestselling Author by Janet Evanovich I read this all in one sitting last night, so it was a quick interesting read. As far as information on how … Continue reading →
July 6, 2011
Bobbed Hair and Bathtub Gin – Book Review
In the time of stock market woes, prohibition and changing social climates, writers ran amuck, traipsing through the eastern United States and Europe. Living beyond their means was commonplace, and back then, going to your editor for an advance (which … Continue reading →
Margaret Fuller – A Woman Before Her Time
Born in 1810, Margaret Fuller was one of the most influential personalities in early American literature. As a writer, lecturer, and editor of The Dial, transcendentalism's premier publication during it's first two years, Margaret influenced the transcendentalist movement and is noted … Continue reading →
July 5, 2011
Gravity by Abigail Boyd – Book Review
Gravity by Abigail Boyd My rating: 3 of 5 stars Gravity is a YA paranormal tale with a side of romance (though perfectly PG) that takes a little while to get started. It does however, have an interesting plot and … Continue reading →
June 29, 2011
Tommy Nightmare by JL Bryan – Book Review
Tommy Nightmare by J.L. Bryan My rating: 4 of 5 stars As the second book in the JENNY POX series, I found this novel, TOMMY NIGHTMARE to be all that I expected and then some. As with the first book, … Continue reading →
June 26, 2011
New Cover Art Designs
Life has been kind of crazy lately, but I did manage to finish two new cover designs for works soon to be published. I'd love to hear your thoughts on them! This one is for an upcoming short story … Continue reading →
June 22, 2011
Saying Goodbye to the Sun by David McAfee – Book Review
Saying Goodbye to the Sun by David McAfee My rating: 4 of 5 stars This is not your typical vampire book. The author has an interesting and compelling take on where vampires came from, why the live like they do, … Continue reading →
June 16, 2011
A Modern Witch by Debora Geary – Book Review
A Modern Witch by Debora Geary My rating: 5 of 5 stars A Modern Witch is an innovative and clever take on the world of Witching. Bespelled computer-game coding? Launching a witch sniffer program online to seek out other witches … Continue reading →
The Girl in the Coffee Shop by Caedem Marquez – Book Review
The Girl In The Coffee Shop by Caedem Marquez My rating: 5 of 5 stars This short story was an interesting quick read, and the author has a distinctive voice. I found myself irritated at the main character Gertrude (mainly … Continue reading →
