Being among the working class here in Southwest Florida actually puts me in the minority (or so they say). My neck of the woods is known for its transient, outlandish…
The Not so Typical Teens of The Prophecy by Melissa Garrett
It’s summer break down here in SW Florida which means that the streets (and beaches) are overflowing with teenagers who are looking for something to do. Some take jobs, some…
Review: Life of Pi by Yann Martel – Genius isn’t always comfortable
“Are we there yet?” Do you remember saying these words as a kid on a road trip with your family? When I was a kid we drove everywhere. I grew…
Passion, Power & Sin by Mike Wells – The newest attraction
It’s summer time and most of my friends and family in Ohio are beginning to plan trips to their favorite theme parks. Whether they be our childhood favorites of Paramount…
Skimming the Classics
The other day a friend of mine sent me a comic strip by Dave Kellet in which one of the characters was struggling to get past the 40 pages in…
The Great Gatsby – A Caricature of the Roaring 20’s
When you think of the Roaring 20’s, what comes to mind? I think of flapper girls and Speakeasies, bootleg whiskey and moonshiners. I also think of a generation of young…
Rising Stars in British Literature
There are millions of people out there right now who have an idea for writing. They want to tell their story; they want to expand on a fantasy they’ve had…
Lost but not forgotten
It’s amazing how much we remember the books we read as children. For instance, college aged kids of today will remember being introduced to the Harry Potter series. I can…
It’s all in the storytelling – an eBook review of Peaceful Meadows by Tracey Madeley
Last week was a crazy week for my family. My sister lives in Boston, MA and was two blocks away from the bombing that happened during the Boston Marathon. We…