Tag: reading

Descriptions by Keith Julius

Descriptions by Keith Julius          I love descriptive passages in books, the kinds that grab hold and yank you away from the humdrum concerns of everyday life. One of the great things about reading is it allows you to escape from reality for a… Continue Reading “Descriptions by Keith Julius”

An Article by Damien Larkin

When I was ten, I had a grading at my Tae Kwon Do club. If I passed, it meant I would move up to a more advanced belt. How much preparation did I do? Virtually, none.

THE PURSUIT OF HEALTH by Valeria Teles

THE PURSUIT OF HEALTH by Valeria Teles  I went for a run because I had eaten a small, organic dark chocolate cookie the day before and I felt that I had to punish myself. It was habitual for me to punish myself with strenuous, caloric… Continue Reading “THE PURSUIT OF HEALTH by Valeria Teles”

Submit Early, Submit Often by Walter Rhein

    Submit Early, Submit Often by Walter Rhein   Let’s face it, it’s always a buyer’s market in the writing world. As authors, we are constantly on the lookout for new publishing opportunities, but the markets we approach rarely reserve much courtesy for… Continue Reading “Submit Early, Submit Often by Walter Rhein”

Title 2 by Keith Julius 

  My last article dealt with titles, and how important they are to lure the reader into a story.  Titles should be evocative, inspiring questions and wonder, yet at the same time, they should also tell the reader something about the book.  I have… Continue Reading “Title 2 by Keith Julius “

The Religious Problem by Dennis Scheel 

I’m not religious, but sure some are, so this is merely my view. Religion has always been a serious issue, which for some people can go to the extremes.

That Which Must Happen by Lanza Sebastiano (Book Review #513)

  That which must happen is a literary novel about a boy named Benjamin who can see what is to happen in the future. While he has this power and is able to stop certain things from, happening, he does not. However, things take… Continue Reading “That Which Must Happen by Lanza Sebastiano (Book Review #513)”

Revolutionary Road by Richard Yates

Powerful Literary Quotes From Books Revolutionary Road Author: Richard Yates Year: 1961 “No one forgets the truth; they just get better at lying.”  

Titles 1 – by Keith Julius

Titles 1 – by Keith Julius William Shakespeare wrote: “What is a name?  That which we call a rose by any other name would smell as sweet.” We can also use this rationale when discussing titles of movies, plays, television shows – or books.