by Bev | Oct 23, 2016
National Day of Writing 10/20/16 Goddard High School, Roswell NM Fantasy Fiction Many consider George MacDonald’s, Phantastes written in 1857 as the first work of modern fantasy fiction, not least because it was a tale for adults. It greatly influenced many writers...
by Bev | Aug 3, 2016
So a tiny brag, I usually stick to fun, light, genre fiction, the penny dreadful, but I try to read a bit of the hard stuff from time to time. Last month I listened to Light in August, read by Will Patton. Those of you who listen to James Lee Burke will know Will...
by Bev | Jul 12, 2016
The Abbey is James Martin’s first work of fiction, and it’s my first time reading his books. One reviewer suggested an actual story was missing. I chuckled. I enjoyed the book even without much story. Martin switches points of view between three...
by Bev | Jul 9, 2016
Thank you for this review. I also enjoyed the book, particularly for its assurance.
by Bev | Jul 4, 2016
The sequel to Ink and Bone titled, Paper and Fire, comes out this week, so I thought a review might be timely. Some have likened Ink and Bone to Harry Potter meets the Book Thief and even Hunger Games. I see the similarities, but I’m not quite there. I think Ink and...
by Bev | May 31, 2016
When the Mockingbird Sings, by Billy Coffey, 2013 Thomas Nelson I purchased this book from a list of you-may-also-likes in an online retail browser. I bought it because it was one of the few Christian fiction releases I could also find in an audio-book. This review is...