Platforms

Miss K. smiled and studied the four of us: Sandra, Ben, Don and me, the fledgling writers who were attending her “Building a Platform” seminar.   Whenever I heard that word—platform—I couldn’t help thinking about playing hangman when I was Read more

Book Review: Paradox Lost by Libby Drew

Reviewed by Sid TITLE: Paradox Lost AUTHOR: Libby Drew PUBLISHER: Carina Press LENGTH: 228 Pages BLURB: Time-travel tour guide Reegan McNamara’s job—taking eager tourists to whenever they want to go—is usually a breeze. A trip back to 2020 to watch Read more

The Creative Life…

Yes. I procrastinate. I’m stubborn and willful, and I don’t always have my nose to the grindstone or my shoulder to the wheel. In fact, I can often be found staring off into space, a posture—I assure my children—that means Read more

Current Week Review: A Wizard’s Shelter by Hollis Shiloh

Reviewed by Carissa TITLE:  A Wizard’s Shelter AUTHOR:  Hollis Shiloh PUBLISHER:  Dreamspinner Press LENGTH:  120 pages BLURB:  Visiting his sister Mary at the lighthouse should be a delightful vacation for Elliot–except he’s going there in disgrace while he awaits his Read more

Pre-release Review: Screwups by Jamie Fessenden

Reviewed by Donna TITLE: Screwups AUTHOR: Jamie Fessenden PUBLISHER: Dreamspinner Press LENGTH: 204 Pages BLURB: In 1996, Jake Stewart is starting his third year at the University of New Hampshire. Even as a successful business major, he is absolutely miserable. Read more

Series Review: Dragon’s Soul by Stephani Hecht

Reviewed by Sid SERIES: Dragon’s Soul AUTHOR: Stephani Hecht PUBLISHER: Totally Bound BOOK #1 TITLE: Dragon’s Eye LENGTH: 49 Pages BLURB: After a decade of living under the iron rule of a sorcerer, dragon shifter, Duncan Moore finally has his Read more