Last month, I decided to take a break from Facebook. I engaged in too many political debates that, while fun, were taking up too much of my ability to focus. With work increasing and turning 40, I decided its time to get rid of the Facebook distraction. Was getting off Facebook worth it? Should you … Continue reading Goodbye Facebook
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Change to Review Process
When I set out to build this blog, I knew that I had a lot to learn and that only through continuous improvement would it succeed. I love reviewing books and hope to continue to be able to do so. This means improving my reviews of Advanced Review Copies (ARCs) and how I promote those … Continue reading Change to Review Process
Weekly Reading Roundup 20 April 2018
Weekly Reading Roundup 20 April 2018 Once again, I'm posting about the reading that really stood out to me during the week. Normally, these are items that I'd have posted on Facebook, but a few weeks ago, I dropped my Facebook account. You see, I became addicted to Facebook - posting, commenting, debating, and watching … Continue reading Weekly Reading Roundup 20 April 2018
SFF Event Report: Chandler Klang Smith at Left Bank Books
Event Report Last night - 18 April 2018 - Left Bank Books hosted Chandler Klang Smith for a reading of her new book The Sky is Yours, followed by a discussion and Q&A with St. Louis's own Ann Leckie. The event kicked off LBB's collaboration with Archon, the local Science Fiction convention, and what a … Continue reading SFF Event Report: Chandler Klang Smith at Left Bank Books
Weekly Reading Roundup 12 April 2018
Weekly Reading Roundup 12 April 2018 As usual, politics and writing have been on my mind all week. Luckily, I found these great articles headed down both of those roads. Hopefully you enjoy them as much as I did. Did any articles strike you as important this week? If so, please, let me know in … Continue reading Weekly Reading Roundup 12 April 2018
Weekly Reading Roundup 8 April 2018
Weekly Reading Roundup 8 April 2018 Last week's Reading Roundup got delayed due to my great news! Friday, I wrote about the cover reveal of an anthology in which two of my essays are being published. So, this weekly reading roundup for the first week is here. Cultural Appropriation A Twitter thread by Calvin Wong … Continue reading Weekly Reading Roundup 8 April 2018
Weekly Reading Roundup
Primmlife Weekly Reading Roundup I read a lot during the week. Not just books but many, many articles, and as a new feature going forward on Fridays, I'll put a few articles that affected me throughout the week. Reading broadly is important to me, and I'd like to promote the work that I admire and … Continue reading Weekly Reading Roundup
Review: Arrivals (Born to the Blade S1E1)
Serialized stories are not new. Magazines often published novels and stories in parts, but this form of storytelling fell out of popularity as audiences switched to novels. Novellas and novelettes also declined in popularity, but in the past few years, the form has gotten renewed interest. So, why not serialized stories? Serial Box is answering … Continue reading Review: Arrivals (Born to the Blade S1E1)
Review: A Brotherhood of Spies
The Lockheed U-2 occupies a unique spot in both aerospace and military history. Operated by the US Air Force but property of the Central Intelligence Agency, the U-2 wrested technology from the military to put it into the hands of the fledgling intelligence community. The CIA wouldn't be the lovable spy palace it is today … Continue reading Review: A Brotherhood of Spies
What I’m Reading – March 2018
It's nearly the end of March, and I'm on pace with my reviewing schedule. Publishers have been generous, and I've gotten access to incredible books. When a publisher gives me an advanced review copy (ARC), it goes to the top of my to be read pile (TBR) and review list. So, here is my April … Continue reading What I’m Reading – March 2018