Eleanor?
Is the name “Eleanor” making a comeback, or is it just me? Growing up, I was always the only Eleanor; the kid with an “old lady” and tragically old-fashioned name who grew up to be a woman with a “severe” sounding name. True, it doesn’t exactly roll off the tongue, forcing an abrupt stop with…
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“A great book should leave you with many experiences, and slightly exhausted at the end. You live several lives while reading.” –William Styron
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Seeking: Dad 2.0 by Gwendoline Raisson, illustrated by Magali Le Huche
I found this book on Netgalley and was drawn by the cover. The illustrations in this book are beautiful and the story is sweet, but this is definitely not for everyone. If you don’t enjoy feminist reads, this won’t interest you. The subject of this book is more about bringing social realities to the forefront,…
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From the bottom of my being by Mihai G. Paulet
“And I discovered something incredibly therapeutic [when writing]: I saw that the more I released what was inside, the more I felt rejuvenated and light like a feather.” -Mihai G. Paulet, From the bottom of my being Let’s start with a disclaimer. Disclaimer: poetry is art in words, so you’ll either “get it” or you won’t.…
Read More“Yes: I am a dreamer. For a dreamer is one who can only find his way by moonlight, and his punishment is that he sees the dawn before the rest of the world.”
― The Critic as Artist
Words to Live By
“I believe in intuition and inspiration. Imagination is more important than knowledge. For knowledge is limited, whereas imagination embraces the entire world, stimulating progress, giving birth to evolution. It is, strictly speaking, a real factor in scientific research.” ― Albert Einstein, On Cosmic Religion and Other Opinions and Aphorisms
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Sheets by Brenna Thummler
Sheets is scheduled to be published by Lion Forge next week! I was able to get an ARC copy to do this review. It took me a few pages to get into this one, but I’m happy that I stuck it out. It turned out to be a really sweet story about an unlikely friendship between a girl…
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Through the Woods by Emily Carroll & a Blip About ShortBox
Through the Woods was a random recommendation from Barnes and Noble, and the book that inadvertently made me a fan of ShortBox. (Where’s the connection? I stumbled on the ShortBox website looking for more of Emily Carroll’s work after finishing Through the Woods.) ShortBox has such a great collection of work. I’m really looking forward…
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The Book of Onions by Jake Thompson
“Ranging from the relatable to the utterly nonsensical and bizarre, the comics within The Book of Onions explore themes of loneliness, desperation, and perverted talking fruit.” -From, The Book of Onions Note: I received a digital ARC to review this book. The Book of Onions won’t actually be available to buy until this October. I’ll…
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Dull Margaret by Jim Broadbent & Dix
I recently hopped on the Dull Margaret bandwagon, then catapulted myself right off. Whoever wrote the back synopsis deserves an award because after reading it inside Barnes and Noble, I was pretty excited about buying this book. Unfortunately, after I took it home and read the entire thing, I couldn’t figure out why Dull Margaret…
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Review of The Sea Was a Fair Master by Calvin Demmer
I was offered a digital copy of The Sea Was a Fair Master for review and it’s a collection worth reading. I don’t publicly review every book I’m offered, so pay attention. The Sea Was a Fair Master is currently on pre-order for just under $3, a generous price you can afford. Anyway, you can’t…
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Visit Books or Books in Las Vegas on June 16th for a Book Signing!
Will you be in Las Vegas on June 16th? If so, I hope you stop by Books or Books, an independent bookstore in Las Vegas between 1 PM to 4 PM. Books or Books 3460 E Sunset Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89120 702-522-7697 Author Dan Bradford will be there signing. Love a good adventure…
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Classic Love Poetry & Quotes is Now Available for Pre-Order
Because you can never get enough Paul Laurence Dunbar, Soren Kierkegaard, Edgar Allan Poe, T.S. Eliot, etcetera, I designed this sucker. Pre-orders are now available through wwww.veiledhouse.com or Barnes & Noble.
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Review on The Art of Fully Living by Tal Gur
Tal Gur gave me a copy of his book, The Art of Fully Living, recently to review. I think his work speaks for itself; it has a near-perfect 5-star rating on Amazon. Maybe it can do something for you, too. I’m sure this comes as no surprise to say but, I’ll say it anyway: life is…
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Review of A Giant Sparrow’s “What Remains of Edith Finch?”
Put the book down! I mean it. Put it down! A little wierded out by what I just said because I’m an editor and book lover? Don’t worry, I haven’t lost my mind or anything; I just want to bring up another way to enjoy the beauty of storytelling. Storytelling is the one gripping detail…
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What’s an Editor?
What’s the one thing you would do even if you weren’t getting paid to? Or what’s the one activity you can see yourself doing forever? For me, it’s editing manuscripts. Over the years, I’ve been lucky that authors and publishers have trusted me with their work; and luckier that I found something that I really…
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Bo Henry at Three Forks by Dan Bradford Released!
I woke up to good news today and wanted to share my joy. Bo Henry at Three Forks by Dan Bradford was released at 6:44 AM (HST) this morning! This book is a bit special to me because on my list of firsts, this is the first western I’ve read and edited–ever. Trying new things is indeed…
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