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The Many Reincarnations of Cinderella by Bruce Calhoun
Perhaps the most famous fairy tale in Western literature, Cinderella has been retold and reimagined in a staggering number of books and movies. The books and movies fall within two categories: modern day Cinderella stories featuring an underdog heroine and historical Cinderella stories with… Continue Reading “The Many Reincarnations of Cinderella by Bruce Calhoun”
When plotting is too much by Dennis Scheel
Most authors, both new to the craft and well-seasoned, do some plotting before starting a new story. Some settle for a few points, but for others, their plotting has become so long that it can be a novel in itself. Pantsers are the exception… Continue Reading “When plotting is too much by Dennis Scheel”
1000 BOOK REVIEWS…done!
I hit 1000 book reviews! Rod Walters kindly wrote this for me. Written by Rod Walters Congratulations, Review Tales, on 1,000! Anyone ever run into another book reviewer who has chalked up a thousand reviews? Of course you almost certainly haven’t.
Dormir by Michael Golvach (Book Review #1000)
Dormir is a crime mystery about a private investigation conducted by Payden Beck; a police officer hired to find Bill Dooley’s missing niece. He initially refuses as he is tired of all the brutality and harshness of the business; however, when the 13-year-old Chloe… Continue Reading “Dormir by Michael Golvach (Book Review #1000)”
Book Porn By Auriane de Rudder
You guys, I think I’ve developed…a problem. It started out, as these things often do, innocently. I was young, in middle school, and didn’t fit in. My hormones were surging and my awkward stage was in full swing. I watched other girls socialize at… Continue Reading “Book Porn By Auriane de Rudder”
Rise above disruption by Khaled Khorshid (Book Review #981)
Rise above disruption is a self-help book about finding your Zen. The author tells his story and lets you know personal and honest things about his life before providing insightful and thoughtful methods on how to be better.
Ghost by Michael Jack Webb (Book Review #973)
Ghost is a supernatural serial killer story in a world where Kate Justice is a young FBI profiler and has to find who is behind all the killings. She is in for many long hours or investigating looking for someone with supernatural abilities. This… Continue Reading “Ghost by Michael Jack Webb (Book Review #973)”
I am Cuba: Fidel Castro and the Cuban Revolution by Matthew Langdon Cost (Book Review #968)
I am Cuba is a military historical fiction about Fidel Castro’s battle, beginning with such a small army to when he becomes the most powerful man in Cuba.
Julie McGue discusses her journey to debut memoir
At forty-eight years old, I was sent for a breast biopsy. For most women this alone is a nerve-wracking experience, but for an adoptee it produces layers of complicated emotions. My health issues compelled me to launch a search into my closed adoption, something… Continue Reading “Julie McGue discusses her journey to debut memoir “
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