Last Christmas, I received an e-reader and I found myself to be both excited and anxious. I say this because I was happy someone (I won’t say who) knew me well enough as a reader to get me such a gift. At the same time, I was not sure… Continue reading Factions in Technology that Made a Difference: e-Readers and Self-Publishing Companies
Month: August 2014
The Theories and the Hints Hidden within Ice and Fire (Part I)
(Note: Spoilers from A Song of Ice and Fire series are found within this essay.) George R.R. Martin is the latest author who has been bombarded constantly with questions and assumptions as to when his next novel—notice I did NOT say publication—will be released. Most have us have experienced the long waiting period when it… Continue reading The Theories and the Hints Hidden within Ice and Fire (Part I)
Why I Enjoy…the Harry Potter Series
In honor of Harry Potter's 34th birthday, I wish to discuss my experiences with this very popular fictional character. Like many readers, I grew up with the Harry Potter series and I even recall the first time I saw the books in a bookstore. It was the late 1990s and… Continue reading Why I Enjoy…the Harry Potter Series