I was lucky enough to stumble across this book while adventuring in East Oahu. I found it in the forgotten corner of a used bookstore on top of a column of other books. As soon as I noticed the vibrant, red cover I was immediately drawn to it and once I learned it was written…
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This book was a fun little read, but when I finally reached the end, I felt like I needed more; not that the book was lacking any creep factor or anything. The visions that Jansen’s own mother has will haunt you and you’ll definitely want to meet the clairvoyant who ends up helping him piece…
Read MoreThe Things We Wish Were True by Marybeth Mayhew Whalen is a random audio book I found on Amazon one day. I wanted to have something for my long drives to work and around town. It’s not normally something that I would’ve picked but I was curious to see what the hype was about. It’s…
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I’d like to start by saying that I had a lot of fun reading this book! Five big fat stars ! If you’re looking for a Halloween read, this is a great choice. This would definitely be a good book club pick because there’s plenty to talk about and when you learn about a few secrets, you’re…
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“But, the thing was, if I hadn’t tried to kill myself, then I wouldn’t be the person I was today.”– Hidden Secrets, Donna M. Zadunajsky I’ve finally finished reading this book and what can I say? Donna M. Zadunajsky really delivered because I was thrown for a loop at the end. As you can tell…
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As an undergrad, I listened to my professors gush about “The Rape of the Lock” and Dharma bums–famous roman à clef titles of the serious literary wold. From the minute I learned what roman à clef was, I was intrigued with the idea of writers disguising their real lives within the folds of their work and…
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Q: Let’s start off light. So, what’s the funniest thing that has happened to you? A: Funniest thing that happened to me… Well, this wasn’t exactly funny for me at the time, but other people sure found it funny when I told them. It’s probably the most embarrassed I’ve ever been in public. While I…
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I’d say that this is a must read for struggling writers in our current publishing market; like chicken soup for the soul it has a way of healing. Lewis, the main character, shows the vulnerability associated with deciding to be a writer and living with that decision in the here and now. I gave this…
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An eSpirits Guide: 37 Steps to Finding Yourself in a World of Chaos by Steven Burgess Before I get into the review, I should note a few things: How I got this book: a marketing company in Dublin graciously gave me a free copy of this book to review. I don’t personally know the author…
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It was awkward the first time someone asked me how much I charged for my services. In the beginning, it hadn’t occurred to me that this question would even come up and as a result, I completely lowballed myself. I ended up practically doing the job for free. There’s going to be a disparity between what…
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