I've read a good many bad stories in writing workshops, from those in undergrad, to the ones I found in online communities, to those I've been in during my MFA; I've read a lot of bad stories. No, I take that back. I've read a lot of badly written stories. Few of the stories have … Continue reading Getting Through Tough Workshops
Author: Beatrice B. Morgan
Fantasy author, avid reader, nerd, homebody, caffeine addict. Native to the American Heartland.
Book Review: M is for Malice by Sue Grafton (4/5)
Genre: Fiction, Detective Copyright: 1996 Yeah, yeah, I know, this book is 17 years old. The library at which I work has a whole row of Grafton’s books. I’ve always been interesting in the alphabet system she used. It’s catchy. I picked this book because I needed something to read over my lunch break. I … Continue reading Book Review: M is for Malice by Sue Grafton (4/5)
Don’t be Snobby
Someone asked me at the circulation desk for help finding "How to Kill a Mockingbird." I admit, I stared at her for a moment. It's like when someone refers to Frankenstein's monster as Frankenstein. These are classic literature pieces that people don't know; they misuse characters and plot devices, mispronounce, assume, and other such things, … Continue reading Don’t be Snobby
Beatrice B. Morgan 