"If they do not write the kind of books we want to read, we shall have to write them ourselves." -C.S. Lewis
This was a wonderful book that covers the very controversial topic of the North Carolina Eugenics Program which lasted until the 1970s; longer than any other state in the nation. I had mixed emotions throughout this entire book. On the one hand, I was not opposed to the option of sterilization, especially for those women… Continue reading Book Review: Necessary Lies by Diane Chamberlain
[WARNING: Game of Thrones SPOILERS are in this post, so only continue reading if you are caught up in the books and the show.] This is a post relating specifically to Game of Thrones, but generally to any story long enough to expose its readers to multiple characters in various different lights. I have been… Continue reading Shifting Alliances in Reading
Plato's analogy of "The Cave" asks the important question: if we are only ever exposed to one type of life, can there be anything else? If a man is born within the walls of a cave, knows no light, no sound beyond the echo of his own voice on the cave walls, no human beside… Continue reading Book Review: Room by Emma Donaghue
In honor of NaNoWriMo last November, the Iredell County Public Library that I work for in North Carolina partnered with Mitchell Community College to create the first ever community novel. We created a group of writers who were patrons and staff of the library, and students and staff from the college. We organized our thoughts,… Continue reading Writing as a Community
HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!!! I am so excited for this year because, as everyone does, I have set a New Year's Resolution, and it involves all of YOU (my followers and fellow bloggers). Unlike most of the "lose weight" plans, mine is (I'd like to think) realistic. I plan on finishing my novel. I've been writing… Continue reading Bringing in the New Year
As the year draws to an end, I find myself compelled to share my top five reads for the 2015 year (though some of these books were not published this year). Everyone has different tastes and I am not suggesting anyone read these books simply because I enjoyed them. You should read what appeals to you. … Continue reading The Top 5 Reads of 2015
Let's be honest with ourselves, unless you are a full-time writer, English teacher, Professor, Student, or otherwise "paid-to-write," you probably don't have the time to write a novel in one month. Even if you are one of the above mentioned individuals, your time is still limited and your writing is usually limited to your area… Continue reading NaNoWriMo: A Realistic Approach
SPOILERS: For any of you who have not read the book, there are spoilers in here for you. If you have read the book, continue reading! "Can One Actually "Review" A Trailer?" Well, I'm going to try because I definitely have some opinions on what may (or may not) be coming December 17. First of… Continue reading Hobbit Battle of Five Armies Trailer: Review
I had no idea what was in store for me that morning when I was summoned to the Great Hall. I had been summoned by the king and one does not refuse such an invitation. True, I had been through these motions before and at the time nothing felt different. I walked through the large… Continue reading Obstinian, Home of the Unyielding
I am a Tolkien nerd, fiend, geek, whatever term you would like to insert here, I will probably admit to being one. I cannot honestly say how many times I have seen either The Lord of the Rings, or The Hobbit (An Unexpected Journey or Desolation of Smaug). Recently, I have been paying attention to… Continue reading A Change in Character: Thorin Oakenshield
