Tag: writing

Refusing Disappearance: On Becoming Unladylike by Regina Louise

In Unladylike: A Mythopoetic Reclamation of Love, I am exploring the deeper intention behind why I write—specifically, how poetry becomes a set of coordinates that leads us back to ourselves.

Wood, Electric, & Grass: Learning from a Kid by Barrie Cole

I’ve been thinking about Pokemon recently because I live in Chicago and there is a Pokemon exhibit in town at the Field Museum. Certain Pokemon fans I know are excited about it. The Pokemon exhibit highlights the history and origin of Pokemon and places… Continue Reading “Wood, Electric, & Grass: Learning from a Kid by Barrie Cole”

Podcast Episode 1: Stories Of Survival And Imagination

Pip: Welcome to Review Tales — where someone, somewhere, is always reading something that makes them question their choices, their grief, or their career in pediatric emergency medicine. Mara: This episode moves through memoir and medical life, psychological and literary fiction, adventure and coming… Continue Reading “Podcast Episode 1: Stories Of Survival And Imagination”

Artisans by T Geezer

People create; the truly creative are occasionally recognized and their works become desirable.  When that desire becomes greater than the availability of the creative works, demand for such works make the creative individual wealthy, at least temporarily.  Altogether too often, demand for creative works… Continue Reading “Artisans by T Geezer”

Happy New Year — With Gratitude —Ten Years In — Thank You for the Journey

Happy New Year to our community, As we step into a new year, I want to pause and say thank you—from the heart. This year marks ten years of Review Tales, and that milestone belongs to all of you. To the writers, contributors, editors,… Continue Reading “Happy New Year — With Gratitude —Ten Years In — Thank You for the Journey”

Affordable Reading Options: Used Book Depot and Cheap Book Depot

Introduction For every book lover, the dream of building a personal library often collides with the reality of rising book prices. Yet reading should never be a luxury. It should remain accessible to anyone eager to explore new ideas and stories. Two platforms have… Continue Reading “Affordable Reading Options: Used Book Depot and Cheap Book Depot”

Overcoming the Struggles Authors Face in the Publishing Industry by Jeyran Main

Breaking into the publishing industry has never been easy, and for many authors, the journey from manuscript to bookstore shelf is filled with obstacles. Whether pursuing traditional publishing or self-publishing, writers often face similar struggles—each demanding resilience, adaptability, and persistence.

Troubled Jones by William Kareem Mangus (Book Review #2078)

Troubled Jones by William Kareem Mangus is more than a book—it’s a tool, a mentor, and a mirror for school-age children learning how to process emotions, express themselves, and navigate growing up in an increasingly complex world.

What Now? by Joyce V. Harrison (Book Review #1989)

*What Now?* by Joyce V. Harrison is a poignant and suspenseful journey of self-discovery, where the past collides with the present in unexpected ways. The story centers around 24-year-old Dylan Ryker, who, after the death of his father, discovers a matchbook hidden in a… Continue Reading “What Now? by Joyce V. Harrison (Book Review #1989)”