“Dear Reader, I had a few minutes and thought I’d jot you a quick note.” Bahlin settles back in his chair and adjusts the pad of paper of on his knee, propping it just so before he continues to write. “You’re interested in the Niteclif—more specifically, Maddy—and I’m going to tell you to steer clear.” [CONTINUE READING]
Really, my distractions determine what type of day it will be, plus what research remains to be done. Assuming my research is finished and my distractions are minimal, if any, my writing pattern goes something like this when writing a novel: Before ever getting to the computer, my first draft of a novel is always [CONTINUE READING]
There are nasty rumours floating around the web these days about the demise of the book. Some people in the industry are afraid that the rise of the e-book means that the printed copy of a book will soon be extinct. Many tie the future of the book to the baby boomer generation: that is [CONTINUE READING]
Addy Marten sets out to explore her new neighbour’s beautiful garden, and especially the rows of mysterious stone statues that she has glimpsed through her bedroom window. Instead of the enticing hideaway she has imagined, however, she finds herself trapped in the Median Realms, and an unwilling pawn in a game of Fairy Chess. She [CONTINUE READING]
Sep 232011
On My Shelves is a weekly post at The Book Faery Reviews which shares THREE books from our personal collection. These books could be favorites, books to be read as soon as possible for our own enjoyment, as well as books to be read soon for scheduled reviews. Books let us into their souls and [CONTINUE READING]
Aug 252011
It’s another Thursday and today’s book trailer comes from the book Paradise 21 by Aubrie Dionne. You can read about her book, see her guest post on Space Opera, and even enter the giveaway on my earlier post here.
Aug 252011
I’ve been a fan of space opera my whole life. I started watching Star Wars as a young kid on VHS tapes. (remember those?). I watched episodes IV, V and VI so many times, I memorized the dialog. I’d then go out into the backyard with my sister and act it out. Our swing [CONTINUE READING]
Can one ever recall the very moment when the first step of destiny was taken? Retrospect can make this possible; or in 462 BC, the aid of a powerful relic can bring the needed clarity. However, for Halíth, it might have been but a slip of the tongue; a fleeting lack of sensibility… Or one [CONTINUE READING]
