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June 16, 2018
The Last Bookstore
Charlotte stumbled upon it quite accidentally. Lifting herself off the sidewalk, she examined her hands for scrapes and cuts. Bright speckles dotted her flesh. She made a silent vow to scold the owner of the disintegrating doorstep she had just tripped over on her way to the bus stop. The screech of brakes and the… Continue reading The Last Bookstore
June 13, 2018
The Mysterious Affair at Styles by Agatha Christie
Five Stars I’m not sure how I have never read a Hercule Poirot mystery until now. (I have read Giant’s Bread written under Agatha Christie’s Mary Westmacott pen-name.) After watching the 2017 version of Murder on the Orient Express, I decided I was missing out. I was right. Agatha Christie weaves a well-written story of intrigue with… Continue reading The Mysterious Affair at Styles by Agatha Christie
June 11, 2018
June 7, 2018
The Handmaid’s Tale by Margaret Atwood
Four Stars My favorite part about The Handmaid’s Tale by Margaret Atwood is the exquisite poetic cadence of the prose. This nuance does make for a slower read. But, this book is one to fully understand, so reading carefully is crucial. In genre, it reminds me of Fahrenheit 451. There is a similar prophetic quality… Continue reading The Handmaid’s Tale by Margaret Atwood
June 6, 2018
June 4, 2018
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June 1, 2018
Firefly Magic: Heart Powered Marketing for Highly Sensitive Writers by Lauren Sapala
Four Stars Hate marketing, but aren’t sure why? Lauren Sapala’s Firefly Magic: Heart Powered Marketing for Highly Sensitive Writers might answer that question and more about effective (and fun) marketing for creatives. Balanced with well-researched evidence, personal experience, and journal exercises, this is a book to revisit often for marketing inspiration.
