Don’t say I didn’t warn you. There are some things I can’t stop thinking about in connection with this book. It reminds me of how I felt upon finishing Notre-Dame de Paris (no, I didn’t read it in the original French. … Continue reading
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Early last week, one of my plates fell and broke. It wasn’t a big deal, and I knew it was just a plate, but it still bothered me. Not that it broke, or that it was my fault – but … Continue reading
Note: I tried my best to avoid spoilers. When I picked this book up, I knew so little about it that the premise was a spoiler. I tried to be careful. In case you’ve not picked up on some subtle … Continue reading
Three days ago, I had intended to walk to a Local Library. Due to unforeseen weather patterns, I was forced to change my plans, because it was raining. As you probably know, most people don’t enjoy getting wet, and I … Continue reading
Wait! Strike that. Reverse it. Wow, time flies when you’re busy – and things have been insanely busy the last few weeks. I know I left you hanging with the promise that I’d tell you all about the spies – … Continue reading
In recent months, I’ve had the privilege (and luxury) of being able to spend time – on a fairly regular basis – with some of my nieces and nephews. It’s always an adventure. They don’t play video games. They don’t … Continue reading
I just read Jessica Day George’s blog post. Then I read the top part again. I just couldn’t believe it. Diana Wynne Jones – dead? I grew up reading Diana Wynne Jones’ books. I learned about Alternate Universes and Magic … Continue reading
Be careful what you wish for; you might just get it. Life decided to take me up on my plea for help a few weeks ago. I honestly thought I’d be able to sit down sometime that week and churn … Continue reading
Please help. Mind taken over by story. Is not the story I should be working on. Must… break… free! That’s certainly how I’ve felt these last few days. On Thursday, I thought of a story idea. I was at work, … Continue reading
Her pigtails are a little crooked, but that’s only appropriate for a representation of a 3-year-old – right? Rather than tie each hair stand individually in place (like with 12-year-old Rapunzel), I used a yarn needle to pull several strands … Continue reading