Let’s Start Talking Book Pet Peeves
I was born with a rare and often fatal heart condition called Tetralogy of Fallot. No, don’t feel sorry for …Continue reading →
View ArticleRushed Endings, a Reader’s Pet Peeve
We can all agree Shakespeare was a great writer. His use of wordplay, verse and prose is almost unmatched in …Continue reading →
View ArticleWomen’s History Month- Margaret Mitchell
Scarlett O’Hara was not beautiful, but men seldom realized it when caught by her charm as the Tarleton twins were. …Continue reading →
View ArticleIf it wasn’t for Shakespeare, book titles
This April 23 will mark the 450th birthday of William Shakespeare. At least this is the day we celebrate it. …Continue reading →
View ArticleIs it Shakespeare or based on Shakespeare?
As I mentioned a couple of days ago, I am participating in Coursera’s “Shakespeare in Community”. It’s a course that …Continue reading →
View ArticleHappy Towel Day & Thanks For All The Fish
Yesterday was Towel Day. I completely forgot, as it was trowel day too. May 25 just happens to be my …Continue reading →
View ArticleDoes our mind a prison make? Hag-Seed a review
About a year ago Hogarth Publishing reached out to a group of authors for what seemed like an impossible task; take a Shakespeare play and redo it for a modern audience. Eight authors took up the...
View ArticleVoting is a right. But should you?
Let’s have a discussion. The topic may seem controversial at first glance but one that is worthy of thought. In fact, think of this as a thought experiment; an idea you may not agree with, yet is not...
View ArticleThe Garden of Fragile things? More like the Garden of Fragile plots
Have you ever picked up a novel that at first grabbed your attention but about halfway through you began to doubt your decision making abilities and upon finishing, thought, “What the hell did I just...
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