This was a pretty solid year in books for me. I discovered new authors I adore and experimented with genre a bit. One find in an anthology led to a new favorite author, and some non-fiction books blew my mind. The entire list is below, but there are some patterns I found worth highlighting. This …
I think we all have come to terms with Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer and its inherent troubles. If you’re late to the party, let me summarize: Rudolph’s own parents are ashamed of him, Santa is a grouchy dick, Hermy is a fucking creep. Also, do you actually think the other reindeer kids LIKED the reviled …
Is your book a one-off, or the start of a series? Ask yourself these questions… 1) Can your protagonist carry a series? Is he interesting and relatable enough to headline more stories? What do your reviews tell you about your main characters? 2) Will book two take place immediately after book one with book three …
Broke? Cheap? You’ve got enough money jingling in your pocket or collecting lint in your sofa cushions for what readers have called “a straight-up page turner” “a captivating thriller” and “a twisty-turney perfect murder mystery” To celebrate the imminent release of Pwned (Lexy Cooper #2), the first Lexy adventure, Schooled is on sale for just …
My days are filled with technology that I’ve come to take for granted: my two bands of wireless internet, streaming movies on Netflix through my Xbox 360, taking video with my cellphone and instantly uploading to Facebook, YouTube or Tumblr. Yawn, I EXPECT that stuff. And if it isn’t working, I am pissed off. Today …
No, I don’t have one. Not drinking is my problem. Abstaining from alcohol or not being fully committed to gettin slizzard seems to be less socially acceptable than being a raging alcoholic. Why is that? The last time I drank a lot of alcohol was three years ago about a month before I met my …
Besides the fact that he’s batshit crazy and self-destructive, let’s talk about the people he hurts. Namely, women. He ‘accidentally’ shot his ex-fiancee in the arm. He threatened his most recent wife with a knife to the throat. His fits of rage cause New York hookers to cower in closets. This guy is “awesome”? Beating …
Barney Children love this big purple dude inexplicably. Until they get to Kindergarten. Then they come home from school and solemnly announce that “Barney sucks.” No shit. Not only is Barney a prancing dimwit, but the child actors are bottom of the barrel in looks and talent. I have personally endured more than my share …
I have no idea. I’ve only seen a couple of the nominated films. But, if perchance one day I am nominated for Best Original Screenplay? This is what I’m wearing: How many of you have planned an Oscar acceptance speech just in case one day you need one? Or at least considered who you would …
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