You know the old "write what you know" line, and the ever-popular "use your experiences in your writing" idea? Well, this post is in the same realm. We write ourselves into our books, whether we are aware of it at the time or not. I certainly wasn't aware when I repeatedly added strong father figures … Continue reading Lacing Ourselves into our Books
Category: Writer’s Woes
Book Review: Girls of Paper and Fire by Natasha Ngan (4/5)
Each year, eight beautiful girls are chosen as Paper Girls to serve the king. It's the highest honor they could hope for...and the most demeaning. This year, there's a ninth. And instead of paper, she's made of fire. In this richly developed fantasy, Lei is a member of the Paper caste, the lowest and most … Continue reading Book Review: Girls of Paper and Fire by Natasha Ngan (4/5)
Overwhelmed and Ashamed
As some of you might know, I am open for book review requests. I receive several of them during the week. I accept few of them. This is because I read slow, and I read books that appeal to me. Not all the review requests appeal to me. Simple as that. This morning, I had … Continue reading Overwhelmed and Ashamed
Beatrice B. Morgan 