From io9: An Interesting Take on Writing Alternate Histories
Alternate histories are fun to read, and I suspect they can be even more fun to write. Some of my favorite novels have been part of this sub-genre: Robinson’s The Years of Rice and Salt, Chabon’s The Yiddish Policemen’s Union, Card’s The Redemption of Christopher Columbus, to name a few. In fact, I’m even considering starting [...]
Day In and Day Out: Journaling As a Way of Achieving Focus
A few years ago, I started practicing meditation. Now, before you picture me sitting in a lotus position, looking serene, fulfilled, and surprisingly flexible, don’t. It’s not that simple. For me, it’s all about learning to focus, which is something I have to work hard at. For as long as I can remember, I’ve had [...]
Kenneth Branagh to Direct Kate Winslet in The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society
This project has been in the works for awhile, but it’s exciting news nonetheless. And the fact that Branagh and Winslet are slated to be involved doesn’t hurt. It’s also a good opportunity for me to recommend this novel, The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society, which was not only one of my favorite books [...]
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