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Juxtaposition of Touchpoints: Pat Murphy’s The Falling Woman
Juxtaposition of Touchpoints: Pat Murphy’s The Falling Woman Darlene Reilley Boxes are comfortable. Writers like to put books in boxes: literary, mystery, romance, science fiction, etc. Certain genres recommend books like friends introducing new friends. I went into the book … Continue reading
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Tagged Creative Writing, fiction, Pat Murphy, reading, reading like a writer, The Falling Woman, Touchpoints
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Cloud Layout: David Mitchell’s Cloud Atlas
In David Mitchell’s novel Cloud Atlas, several generations search for truth, knowledge, and the means of survival. Mitchell captures the essence of each time period and builds on it like an orchestra building to a crescendo and then he … Continue reading
Posted in Adventure, Book Reviews, Reviews, Science Fiction, writing craft
Tagged Book Reviews, Cloud Atlas, David Mitchell, reading, Reviews
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How to Read Like a Book Dragon: a Reader’s Manifesto
How to read like a Book Dragon: a Reader’s Manifesto I am not an ordinary bookworm. I do not crawl around contenting myself on bits and pieces of writing. No, I am a book dragon who treasures books like gold! I … Continue reading
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Tagged book dragon, bookdragon, bookworm, how to read like a bookdragon, read like a writer, reading, reading list
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The 2017 Reading Challenge
Are you up for a fun reading challenge? Let’s read. Darlene
“When Ash Remains” Review
I received When Ash Remains by Dena Garson in exchange for an honest review. This is a paranormal romance, and adds the subgenres historical and Native American. First, a bit about the author: Dena Garson is an award-winning author of … Continue reading
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Tagged Book Reviews, Dena Garson, reading, Reviews, When Ash Remains
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DarWrites Book Review Criteria
The following criteria will be used by DarWrites to evaluate book submissions. One thing to note: I try to keep personal bias out of the reviewing bucket, but I’m human and it could happen. I couldn’t finish it – … Continue reading
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Tagged book review criteria, Book Reviews, books, reading
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Recommended Reading Part 1
Happy Holidays! It’s been quiet on here recently, and for good reason. I’ve been writing and reading, which, according to Stephen King and my other advisors, are the keys necessary to good writing. I believe all writers have a love of reading deep in the heart. With that in mind, I’m sharing my favorite books I read in 2014. If you’re looking for a good book to read or give as a gift, these are great ones. Just a note: they link to Goodreads descriptions; if you don’t have an account already, I highly you recommend it! I love being able to store my books there and talk with other readers and writers! Continue reading
Posted in Readings, Writing Secrets
Tagged books, Goddard College, inspiration, Pacific Lutheran University, reading, to read, what to read, writing
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