M.A. Kropp: Writer, Blogger, GeekGirl. My Life. My Words. My Way.
As I have every year for the past few, I am choosing a word for my new year. It's not a resolution, as such, but more of a direction or reminder of how I would like this year to proceed. I had a list, but in the end, it was a word that I saw … Continue reading 2026 Word of the Year
Time to ring out the old, and ring in the new, as the tradition goes. Although there is very good chance that by the time that big ol' mirror ball drops in Times Square, I will be nestled all snug in my bed. (Yes, I know that's a different holiday, but work with me here, … Continue reading Happy New Year!
A bit over a week ago, we bought a new car. Yeah, we traded in our Toyota Avalon Hybrid for a shiny new Hyundai Ioniq 9 EV. It's white, which may be a mistake. Although I do like a white car. It was the last one on the lot and they gave us a pretty … Continue reading So, We Did A Thing
If you've been reading my reviews here for any amount of time, you probably know that I am a fan of John Scalzi. I like his writing, his snarkiness, and pretty much his whole attitude about just about everything. I have met him, and he is a delight in person. (He even added a birthday … Continue reading Friday Review: Two by John Scalzi
Another set of mini-reviews of books I've read. Looking at the shrinking list of books to be added here, it looks like this idea of mini-reviews for most of them is doing what I wanted it to. The Dark Thorn (Annwn Cycle #1) by Shawn Speakman. Speakman has been the webmaster for fantasy author Terry … Continue reading Friday Reviews: A Few More Books I’ve Read
Summer's end, that is. And, yes, I guess it is as this is the beginning of September and Labor Day (here in the US, anyway). Even without the calendar dates, it is starting to feel like Fall. Mornings are chilly now, and the daytime temps aren't nearly as high as they were just a week … Continue reading Is It The End Already?
Going forward with trying to do some catching up with reading and reviews here on the site, here are a few mini-reviews of some of the things I've read: The Undone Life of Jak Dreadth by Shawn Speakman: This short work is a prequel to Speakman's novel The Tempered Steel of Antiquity Gray. In this … Continue reading Friday Review: A Few Books I’ve Read
This is a really, really hard post to write. We had to say good-bye to Lambeau, our 11 year-old American Pit Bull Terrier on Tuesday. It was sudden, within about a week. And devastating. I am numb, and hurting, and lost, all at once. He was my dog, more than any of the others. I … Continue reading RIP, Lambeau
Apparently, allergies are worse this year. It's not all in your head- well, it sort of is, but not the perception that things are worse this year. This article from May talks a bit about the reality. I've noticed it, for sure. I've had more trouble with stuffy nose, itchy eyes, and all that stuff … Continue reading The Allergies That Grew
As I said in Monday's post, I am going to go forward with my reviews by doing many of them as short takes and put several in one post. Through a Darkening Glass by R.S. Maxwell: 3 of 5 stars This one disappointed me. The blurbs talked about ghosts and witches, and hinted at a … Continue reading Friday Reviews: Some Books I’ve Read
And So On... 