Trying to describe the metaphysical dimensions of Anne’s book is difficult but a welcomed challenge. Best way to imagine it is as a Tardis of a book. If I had to choose three words to describe it, I would use humorous, whimsical, and wise. The 7.5” x 9.25” quality-covered paperback has thick pages with over…
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Book Review — Wake Now in the Fire: A Story of Censorship, Action, Love, and Hope, by Jarrett Dapier & AJ Dungo
Censorship of the word does not end on paper, but on the skin of human beings.– Herta MullerIndex on CensorshipSeptember 10, 2018Before we say goodbye, give us something to believe in.–Alkaline Trio Wake Now in the Fire: A Story of Censorship, Action, Love, and Hopeby Jarrett Dapier & AJ DungoPublished 2026TEN SPEED GRAPHIC (An imprint…
Book Review — The #1 Dad Book: Be the Best Dad You Can Be — in 1 Hour!
I wrote this last month and everything with the classic formatting was fine. I’m trying to publish this now and the formatting is all effed up. Why do they have to mess with a good thing? Anyway, apologies if the formatting looks …. not my choice. A friend of mine gave the book to me…
Book Review: _Alias Grace_, by Margaret Atwood
Image from Literary Quicksand One of the most fascinating character studies I’ve come across, for both of the MCs, Grace Marks, serving a life prison term for murder, and Dr. Jordan, the psychiatrist who has come to town to study her. For each of them, Atwood weaves an incremental web of origins and then applies…
Haiku for Soulmates — acceptance letter
I am delighted to announce I received an acceptance letter for my haiku to be published in this new poetry collection. Gabriela, *thank you.* Please read Gabriela’s post, which includes an essay on why haiku is important to the world.
Looky looky at what arrived today. _Beyond Pomegranate & Thorns: A collection of Stories, Poems, & Art_ by Anne E.G. Nydam
What a wonderful surprise! Anne, thank you for the stickers, your personalization, and the personalized note. My heart is happy to receive these things. One thing I will be putting at the top of my list during blogging hiatus in May. Please note that Emphyria Egg, the Jackalope, is also pleased. Anne’s A2Z this month…
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