True crime isn't my thing. However, my wife loves documentaries, TV shows, and podcasts that all fall into the genre. When a Goodreads giveaway popped for a book titled, Stay Sexy & Don't Get Murdered, written by the creators/hosts of a very popular true crime podcast, I thought I'd enter for Sue. I've entered lots … Continue reading Partial Review: Stay Sexy & Don’t Get Murdered
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The Triangle from Serial Box
Serial Box publishes excellent serialized stories. I really enjoyed the Born to the Blade series, and when given the chance to read an upcoming serial partially written by my friend and editor, Dan Koboldt, I was ecstatic. I'm a fan of Dan's Gateway to Alissia series. Now, Dan partnered with Sylvia Spruck Wrigley and Mindy … Continue reading The Triangle from Serial Box
Review: Seven Blades in Black
I have a confession to make. I'm not a huge fan of first person point of view (POV) novels. Why? I don't really know, but third person perspective gets more of my attention. It could be programming from TV or the movies, but third person POV seems more cinematic and more honest. Inherently, first person … Continue reading Review: Seven Blades in Black
Review: The Triangle Episode One
Disclaimer Since this is a review, I wanted to be clear and up front that I'm friends with the author of this episode. In addition, Dan Koboldt, the author, recommended me for this review, and Serial Box was generous enough to provide me with an Advanced Reader Copy. I've worked with Dan on Putting the … Continue reading Review: The Triangle Episode One
Review: Infinite Powers
In Infinite Powers, Dr. Steven Strogatz teaches us how to use our microwaves to calculate the speed of light. I’m not kidding. That’s all the recommendation this book needs. Highly Recommended.
Review: A Memory Called Empire
Someone once said that all fiction is either a person coming to or leaving town. Arkady Martine uses this setup in her debut novel, A Memory Called Empire from Tor. Only this person is an ambassador, and the town’s a capital city that is, at once, an entire planet and the heart of the empire … Continue reading Review: A Memory Called Empire
Review: Amberlough by Lara Elena Donelly
Amberlough kicks off a spy series set in a Jazz Age equivalent world. The setting and language make this series opener fresh and exciting while the characters pull the reader into the story. Highly recommended!
Review: The Fall
When reading The Nine by Tracy Townsend, I found myself ruminating on religion in fantasy. Her take – a religion dedicated to god as an experimental scientist taking notes on his creation – piqued this engineer's interest. It ended well with ominous overtones for the future of the god's experiment. In The Fall, the ominous … Continue reading Review: The Fall
Outside Perspective #17 – Me!
Adam Meredith released the latest episode of his podcast. It’s Outside Perspective 17 Me! Adam and I train Brazilian Jiu Jitsu together at Saint Charles MMA. He’s a purple belt competitor, entrepreneur, former MMA fighter, health coach, and CEO of Imposed Will. On top of that, he’s a great guy, really laid back while being … Continue reading Outside Perspective #17 – Me!
Review: How the Right Lost Its Mind
How the Right Lost Its Mind by Charles J. Sykes is a must-read for political junkies looking for the conservative never-Trumpers assessment of the current Republican party. Highly recommended.