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Tweets by onapalestarA semi-current list of what I’m reading:
The Demi-Monde: Winter - Rod Rees
Empire State - Adam Christopher
Forgiven - Jana Oliver
Miscellaneous short stories and novellas
Monthly Archives: August 2010
Review: Dead Until Dark, by Charlaine Harris
On the whole, Dead Until Dark is a fun read. Having the story filter through Sookie’s perception means that we get just enough detail, but nothing over the top Continue reading
Friday Book Blogger Hop
It’s time for the weekly Book Blogger Hop, hosted by Jennifer over at Crazy for Books. It’s a weekly book party that lets book bloggers connect and get to know each other a bit more. I’ve discovered some lovely blogs … Continue reading
Review: Wind Warrior, by Cynthia Roberts
Overall, Wind Warrior was an easy read, nothing challenging. It hit a number of the stereotypes I’m growing accustomed to seeing in romances-manly scents, feminine curves, that sort of thing–which you might be looking for in a romance. Continue reading
Been ‘Round the Reading & Writing Blogosphere…
This is my monthly round up of links I’ve found to be useful to me as a writer. Hooray for the Internet and all the resources to be found here! So You Want To Be A Writer Sun Signs for … Continue reading
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SFF books that will stand the test of time
Over on SF Signal, they’ve asked two questions that I very curious to see answered, and by people who are better informed readers than I: Which science fiction book first published within in the last 10 years will be considered … Continue reading
Note: On Vacation
Hi all! I’m on vacation, and will be blissfully Internet-free through Sunday. I have one short post scheduled for this week, and then I’ll be back next week with commentary over my (probably pleasantly inebriated) reading. Enjoy your week and … Continue reading
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POC Authors & Protagonists in Science Fiction & Fantasy
I was gratified to find that there are, indeed, protagonists and authors of color in sci-fi and fantasy fiction, and people more awesome than I have put together lists and encouraged discussions on this very topic. Continue reading
Friday Book Blogger Hop
Time for the weekly meme: Crazy-for-Books.com‘s Book Blogger Hop. I can’t seem to help myself; I discover interesting blogs each week I participate. For this weekend’s Hop, the question is: How many books do you have on your ‘to be … Continue reading
A Top Ten?
This post started as a comment over on Dead White Guys, but it got me thinking. What are my top ten books, ever? Can I actually narrow that down? What would be my criteria for inclusion on such a prestigious … Continue reading
Review: Fledgling, by Octavia E. Butler
I was amazed at how much was packed into a fairly short novel, and pleased, too, that it can be read on a superficial level of a mystery or on a deeper social-commentary level. Continue reading
On a Pale Star 