Among the Harry Potter Books, there is only one I vow not to reread annually*– and that is The Cursed Child. Not because it is bad. It only means the end of a childhood I have nursed for a long time. Some readers have developed the ‘habit’ of reading the last chapters of novels before…
Category: Writing etc
Author Feature: Segilola Salami
I’m honored to have Ms Segilola Salami, host of The Segilola Salami Show and Self Publishing strategist, for this site’s very first, Author Interview. She is also the founder of Segilola Salami Book Club, which yours truly is a member of [check #SegilolaSalamiBC in Twitter for more]
Re: Book Reviews- still relevant?
Disclaimer: I came upon a well written rant blog about book reviews becoming irrelevant – which was actually a great discussion question posted by TheDayDreamingBookworm. Visit it here. I do read reviews from time to time BUT I often read them AFTER I finish reviewing a book. Let’s just say, I don’t want to…
The story of Mr A, rabid ultraist doctor
Once upon a time, a girl envied Mr A , rabid ultraist doctor of a far away kingdom. It was not his kingdom at all but he ruled over it just the same. On top of that, he was really popular. People loved him, Kings and Queens adored him. Or did they? Being an ultraist, he…
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Realized @jk_rowling is like Voldemort with 7+ horcruxes and Potterheads are Harry. She has put a bit of her soul into us through her books.
Now Reading: The Island of the Day Before, Umberto Eco
You can get a copy from here.
Review: BFG (Movie)
Rated G Presidential rating: 3.4/5 Break down Script: 5 Plot: 3 Actors: 4 Special Effects: 5 The BFG is movie that a family can enjoy but not to the fullest- as a grandma behind my seat in the theater audibly whispered, some scenes are too dragging for grownups, and maybe for the youngsters…
Review: Pilot Birdie Mechanical Pencil
Warning: Not for those who are appalled by traditional writing systems and certainly note for those who believe a stylus and a huge phone can save the world lots of trees. I want to honor this tiny little guy right here, Pilot Birdie, in a post. It has been my constant companion since ideas raced…
On Book Bloggers Who Don’t Recognize That They Are Self-Published Authors Too
Originally posted on The Misfortune Of Knowing:
Every now and then, I come across a post in which a book blogger explains why they do not review self-published novels. They are entitled to limit their reading material in any way they choose, and I can’t deny that there are reasons to avoid some self-published books.…
The Viter-Ybasco University 