Friday Review: Would You Care For a Sample?

A few weeks ago, I did a post on some samples of books I was considering for purchase. I have now finished reading the last five of the samples I downloaded, so I'm going to give you my impressions now. A couple of things first. I haven't (of course) read the whole story of any … Continue reading Friday Review: Would You Care For a Sample?

Friday Review: Alcatraz versus the Evil Librarians Book 4: The Shattered Lens by Brandon Sanderson

Alcatraz Versus the Shattered Lens by Brandon Sanderson My rating: 4 of 5 stars I'm confused. Let me start by saying that I won this book in a Goodreads giveaway, and I have not read the first three. I am not sure it would have helped. If Brandon Sanderson is able to keep all of … Continue reading Friday Review: Alcatraz versus the Evil Librarians Book 4: The Shattered Lens by Brandon Sanderson

Monday Musings: Another Month Bites the Dust, and Some Writerly Musings

It's August, isn't it? Summer's last fling, so to speak. Although, I must admit that I'd like it if it flung some cooler weather and rain our way. I am not quite ready for  Fall yet, and certainly not for Winter, but some more moderate Summer days would be nice. The Summer Sale promotion at … Continue reading Monday Musings: Another Month Bites the Dust, and Some Writerly Musings

Friday Review: Reviewing the Reviewers

(Yes, I am still making my way through Wicked and, yes, I am still finding it a difficult read. But it interests me enough to keep going. So, a little commentary style "review" here today.) There has been a bit of a brouhaha lately over authors who respond negatively to less than favorable reviews. While … Continue reading Friday Review: Reviewing the Reviewers