Hey gang: Life is…complicated these days, but that’s usually par for my course. Second week of school, and I am still waiting for things to settle down. Broke one of my cardinal rules and agreed to serve on a committee that meets RIGHT during my writing time. But there was pressure…no more excuses. Monday, Labor … More Words from the Audience
Ark Royal by Christopher G. Nuttall. 459 pages. As I have mentioned before, I have a weakness for military science fiction. I also try to review as many indie authors as I can. Ark Royal by Christopher Nuttall fits both those bills. Here’s the scenario, straight out of the Amazon description: “Seventy years ago, the … More Review: “Ark Royal” by Christopher G. Nuttall
“The Johnstown Flood” by David McCullogh. 304 pages. Simon & Schuster. I picked up this book a few weekends ago, mainly due to the influence of its author. David McCullogh is not only an excellent historian, but is also a great storyteller, and it’s often hard to find someone who can do both. I read … More Review: “The Johnstown Flood” by David McCullough
“For Honor We Stand” (Man of War Book 2) by H. Paul Honsinger. 510 pages. This is another one of those books that I read because it is part of a series. The first book, To Honor You Call Us, was outstanding and I reviewed it as such. I am a sucker for good military … More Review: “For Honor We Stand” by H. Paul Honsinger
John Wayne: The Life and Legend by Scott Eyman. Simon & Schuster, 658 pages. I’ve always liked John Wayne movies, mostly because my father was a big fan when I was a kid. Now that my dad is gone and I am older, I’ve become partial to them again, often to the chagrin of my … More Review: “John Wayne: The Life and Legend” by Scott Eyman
“The Sword of Attila: A Novel of the Last Years of Rome” by Michael Curtis Ford. (MacMillan: 432 pages). I have been trying to decide what to say about this book. I came across it a few weeks ago when browsing through historical novels on Rome. Apparently Michael Curtis Ford has written many historical … More Review: “The Sword of Attila” by Michael Curtis Ford
Daemon by Daniel Suarez, Penguin Group (2009). 432 pages. Is it wrong for one heterosexual man to fall in love with another hetero man, at least because of his writing? Because I think I’m in love. Daniel Suarez has been hailed as the successor to Michael Crichton, but I think they are wrong. Suarez is … More Review: “Daemon” by Daniel Suarez
When I was in college—many, many, many years ago–I was on fire to become a writer. Then I graduated, got married and started looking for a job. I had in my mind that someday, someday SOON, I would become a writer. And I would be really good. Four years later, I was still waiting for … More One Way. Or Another.
“The Maze Runner” by James Dashner. Delacourte Books. 375 pages. In one of my writing classes, I talk about pitching ideas to editors. Most pitches these days accept the idea that there are no new ideas; instead most everything is a collision of two other, well-known ideas. Following that premise, I would describe “The Maze … More Review: “The Maze Runner” by James Dashner
I rarely read romance novels, even ones with a fantasy twist, but I do have a weakness for Christian indie writers. I came across Ralph Smith and his book series, which starts with “Seal of the King” on Twitter. We struck up a conversation, and that led to my read and review. “Seal of the … More Review: “Seal of the King” by Ralph Smith
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