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Interview with Ryan Schuette
1-When did you first realize you wanted to be a writer? The creative writing bug bit me when I was 13. Fascinated by Star Wars, I wrote a short story about X-Wing starfighter pilots attacking a new imperial battle station. I can still remember the feel of the notebook, the satisfying intercom dialogue between harried pilots, and my frustration with the so-so quality of my descriptions. So I knew I’d be a writer when I heard my inner critic’s voice. Ha!
Read MoreTies of Fate by Jennifer Hart (Book Review #1514)
‘Ties of Fate’ is a contemporary romance story about Andrea, who decides to move up to New York after she finds South Carolina tiring and too small for her. She does not move alone and has Sandra move with her. The two take on an adventure of self-discovery, lots of drama and much-needed closure.
Read MoreOrigins of Resilience by Jessica Jane Robinson (Book Review #1513)
‘Origins of Resilience’ is a comic and graphic novel that begins with Filoli Vitae hiding in Mount Altis with her recently born daughter and leaving her plant Terravitae. This decision is hard and emotional for her. She is the last of the Evolusatians.
Read MoreInterview with Louis Efron
- What’s your favorite thing you have written?
My poetry collection, The Unempty Spaces Between
Read MoreWhy is being an author all about ‘murdering your darlings’ and ‘letting go of your babies’? By P.J. Murphy
The expression ‘murder your darlings’ was originally expressed by Arthur Quiller-Couch[1] before being popularised by Stephen King[2]. It refers to pieces of writing you are proud of but which don’t add to the overall story. This resonates with me. It’s one thing to live in a novel’s world and dwell in beautifully-written passages and quite another to endure pages of pointless prose.
Read MoreThe Fall of Faith by Jeff Berney (Book Review #1512)
‘The Fall of Faith’ is a domestic thriller that begins in Eden, Missouri. When Jimmy, a trucker, meets a stripper and his head is turned, things don’t pan out how he thinks, and he notices that his life is in danger.
Read MoreThe Hope Raisers: How a Group of Young Kenyans Fought to Transform Their Slum and Inspire a Community by Nihar Suthar (Book Review #1511)
‘The Hope Raisers’ is a young adult non-fiction book about how Daniel and Mutura change the lives of the children living in Korohocho who are plagued by violence and many basic human needs shortages.
Read MoreBrother Broken by Cecile Beaulieu (Book Review #1510)
‘Brother Broken’ is an emotional memoir written by Cecile about her life, mental illness, suicide, relationships, life, and how it all ends up becoming a self-discovery journey for her.
Read MoreWerewolf for Hire by Sue Denver (Book Review 1509)
‘Werewolf for Hire’ is a mystery novella. It begins with Sara Flores, a very strong and good P.I. licenced-to-hire who happens to get a call from Lillian Jackson asking for protection after she gets hit by a car. Someone wants to kill Lillian, and Sara is determined to find out who and why.
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