So this book has kind of built itself a reputation as a rite of passage among the Splatter Punk reader community. I don’t see it typically recommended to normies and that’s understandable. Based on the title and synopsis alone one could assume it would be difficult to stomach the traditional level of gore/gross when it’s…… Continue reading Book Review: The Groomer by Jon Athan
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On the Other Side
For the past two months I’ve had the opportunity to serve as one of two anthology coordinators for the 2024 edition of the Ohio Writers’ Association anthology. I was hesitant to take it on because I don’t have much experience but the theme, Should This Book be Banned?, was one that I felt passionate about.…… Continue reading On the Other Side
Book Report: The Ax by Donald E. Westlake
I recently decided to start differentiating my thoughts on books into two categories. I’m now doing both book reviews and book reports. Book reviews are spoiler-free reading recommendations with a 1-5 star rating. Book reports are spoiler-filled explorations of themes, characters and questions posed by the author. Click here to read my book review on…… Continue reading Book Report: The Ax by Donald E. Westlake
Book Review: The Ax by Donald E. Westlake
This is a spoiler-free book review. Check back for my full (spoilers included) book report on The Ax. “There’s nothing out there but me and the competition and I have to beat the competition. I have to. Whatever it takes.” I’ve recently discovered a gift that I was unaware I possessed. Apparently I have the…… Continue reading Book Review: The Ax by Donald E. Westlake
AITA? Being a Constructive Member of a Writer’s Group
A ritual I’ve adopted since reigniting my writing journey is attending a monthly peer critique workshop for writers to give and receive feedback on each other’s work. Roughly two weeks before our meeting interested participants are encouraged to send in a piece of work for everyone else’s review and when we show up we share…… Continue reading AITA? Being a Constructive Member of a Writer’s Group
The Importance of Getting It
It’s not an accident that I gravitated toward a life dream that’s often associated with solitude. Certainly not a coincidence that 95% of the work of writing can be done alone in an office. And if I’m honest with myself I do try to keep it that way, preferring the click clack of my keyboard…… Continue reading The Importance of Getting It
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