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NaNoWriMo meets at Piper’s Cafe

rmann November 6, 2016 November 8, 2016Writing, Zeus 25 0

Fantasy and science fiction support group. A twelve-step program for those addicted to writing.

NaNoWriMo begins today for 2016

rmann November 1, 2016 November 1, 2016The Words, Writing, Zeus 25 0

Once again I’m doing National Novel Writing Month. Two years ago, I wrote the opening story of Zeus 25, a science fiction novel of the Words (seven Words that created the universe). Zeus 25 is about the lasts days of Atlantis whose location and history are quite different from other mistaken…

Book – The Brothers K (1992)

rmann October 22, 2016 October 21, 2016Movie and Book Reviews 0

Book – **** David James Duncan’s novel of the Chance family which explores the interfamily and external relationships of the family members and the seemingly disperate worlds of minor league baseball, religion, and the Vietnam War. Duncan, however, blends them seamlessly with humor and pathos. Excellent book.

Book – Trouble is a Friend of Mine (2015)

rmann October 6, 2016 October 21, 2016Movie and Book Reviews, Writing 0

Book – *** – Stephanie Tromly’s story is weakest of the three books on my current YA mystery reading list, as almost all the relevant discoveries are made by the secondary character, Digby, who we meet on page one. The main character, Zoe Webster, isn’t named until page ten. Like…

Book – Buzz Kill (2014)

rmann September 22, 2016 October 9, 2016Movie and Book Reviews, Writing 0

Book – **** Beth Fantaskey’s YA story is set at school where an unpopular coach is murdered after Millie Ostermeyer, the protagonist, has already made a list of the people who would like to do him in, including her father. This book, in tone, style, and incidental romance is very…

Book – Vanishing Girls (2016)

rmann September 8, 2016 October 9, 2016Movie and Book Reviews, Writing 0

Book – ***+ Lauren Oliver has proven that YA mysteries can make it to the New York Times bestseller list. Her story about sisters with great love but some tragic history between them has excellent descriptions and well-drawn characters. A missing child, Madeline Snow, provides the impetus for the older…

YA Book List: Vanishing Girls, Buzz Kill, Trouble is a Friend of Mine

rmann August 26, 2016 October 9, 2016Movie and Book Reviews, Writing 0

After the Willamette Writers Conference in early August, I came away with notes from two agents who wanted to know what other YA mysteries my YA novel, Wasted in Waldport, was like. I realized I was not reading YA mysteries, because I didn’t want mine to be derivative, even subconsciously.…

Book Review – A Darker Shade of Magic (2015)

rmann June 28, 2016 June 30, 2016Movie and Book Reviews 0

Book – **** A Darker Shade of Magic (2015) – V. E. Schwab’s fantasy world of overlapping Londons, traversed by magicians, has a few conceptual holes, but a lot of fun adventure making it a quick read.

Book Review – The Library at Mount Char (2015)

rmann June 25, 2016 June 27, 2016Movie and Book Reviews 0

Book – **** The Library at Mount Char (2015) – Scott Hawkins’ debut fantasy has everything to recommend it for those who like a darker vision. It brings to mind American Gods for originality and the dark fun it has with its premise—a God could be living just down the…

Book review – The Chamber – John Grisham (1994)

rmann June 10, 2016 June 10, 2016Movie and Book Reviews 0

Book – *** The Chamber (1994) – Slow exploration of Sam Cayhall, a Klu Klux Clan murderer facing the gas chamber. His estranged grandson, Adam Hill, fights his impending death sentence for two murders he did not commit. Too much of a treatise against the death penalty, while leaving interesting…

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NaNoWriMo meets at Piper’s Cafe

NaNoWriMo begins today for 2016

Book – The Brothers K (1992)

Book – Trouble is a Friend of Mine (2015)

Book – Buzz Kill (2014)

Book – Vanishing Girls (2016)

YA Book List: Vanishing Girls, Buzz Kill, Trouble is a Friend of Mine

Book Review – A Darker Shade of Magic (2015)

Book Review – The Library at Mount Char (2015)

Book review – The Chamber – John Grisham (1994)

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