October 2013 Summary of Book Reviews It was a terrific month for books. Sarah Black came out with her sequel to The General and the Horse-Lord titled The General and the Elephant Clock of Al-Jazari. In my opinion it is the best book she has written to date, wide in scope with subtly nuanced characters… Continue reading Scattered Thoughts Summary of Reviews for October 2013
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Review: Northern Star by Ethan Day
Rating: 4.25 stars out of 5 On the night before Christmas Eve in a hotel bar at the airport, 27-year old Deacon Miller is getting drunk. Fleeing a disastrous family holiday he never wanted to attend, Deacon received a text from his boyfriend, breaking up with him and throwing him out of their apartment. A… Continue reading Review: Northern Star by Ethan Day
The Rank Few and their Rank View or When By The People and For The People Went Into the Dump and The Week Ahead In Reviews
One of the many aspects that people either love or hate when living in the Washington DC Metro area is our constant bombardment of information of and about the Government. The constant stream flows from our radios, tvs, cable, computers, phones, tablets, seemingly from the air itself. It keeps us informed and aware of things… Continue reading The Rank Few and their Rank View or When By The People and For The People Went Into the Dump and The Week Ahead In Reviews
Scattered Thoughts and Rogue Words Book Wishes for 2013 – Authors, are you Listening?
Scattered Thoughts and Rogue Words Book Wishes for 2013: While everyone has been busy making New Year’s resolutions, I have been thinking about what I would wish for 2013 in books. Turns out I have quite a few wishes, some I would like to share in hopes they reach an author’s ear or more….. ❋I… Continue reading Scattered Thoughts and Rogue Words Book Wishes for 2013 – Authors, are you Listening?
Scattered Thoughts Best Book Covers of 2012
Once again its time to talk book covers and book cover design. I have talked previously about my favorite covers from childhood and how the mere sight of a great cover in the window of a bookstore would draw me in like the scent of cheese to a mouse. If the cover is the magnet… Continue reading Scattered Thoughts Best Book Covers of 2012
Scattered Thoughts Best Books of 2012
What a spectacular year for great books in every genre from historical to fantasy! I have read so many wonderful books and series this year that it is hard to even begin to narrow down the list, although I have tried. What makes a book great for me? So many things, that it needs its… Continue reading Scattered Thoughts Best Books of 2012
Review of Love in La Terraza by Ethan Day
Rating: 3.85 stars Cain Elliot is desperate beyond measure and about to give up all hope. His grandmother entrusted La Terreza, her 1920’s Spanish courtyard apartment complex to him after her death. La Terraza is special in so many ways, its beautiful architecture, its magical courtyard and of course, the unique group of characters that… Continue reading Review of Love in La Terraza by Ethan Day
Sunday After The Storm, September Thoughts and The Week Ahead in Reviews
Well, that wasn’t a fun night for anyone around here in Maryland, or even straight up the coast and into NYC. High winds, tornados, hail, and rain, lots and lots of rain. Our neighborhood was without power for about 8 hours, but at least we did not have tornados to deal with, as others in… Continue reading Sunday After The Storm, September Thoughts and The Week Ahead in Reviews
Review of Second Time Lucky by Ethan Day
Rating: 5 stars Luke Landon is spending his birthday by himself, drinking and watching all his ex boyfriends pass by him at the bar, all seemingly happy without him. As the idea of another drink gets a happy internal hell yes, he hears a voice behind him saying the words, “Put your clothes back on and… Continue reading Review of Second Time Lucky by Ethan Day
The Week Ahead and A Must Recipe – Tarragon Chicken
Happy Father’s Day all. It’s a beautiful day here in Maryland, and all is well. Except for third best dog, Kirby. Kirby is our Soft Coated Wheaton and a rescue. A total joy and all around dim bulb who we love dearly. But he is like a small boy, boundless energy and everything goes into… Continue reading The Week Ahead and A Must Recipe – Tarragon Chicken
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