I'm a little late on my first post for Women in Horror Month, but this was dozy to start with! THE COUVADE, by Joanna Koch, is a hauntingly gruesome struggle between Martin and his past, while he protects with jealous brutality, his partner Jerome. When the pair wander into a trap, Martin will have to … Continue reading Review: The Couvade
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Writing Update: End of 2019
This is another long overdue post, so I'll make this more short and sweet. 2019 was one of the best years I've had thus far when it comes to writing. I submitted 75+ times and had numerous drabbles accepted, while also having my first-ever standalone publication released. I wrote in total (including revision edits/outlining/free writing) … Continue reading Writing Update: End of 2019
Review: Whispers in the Ear of a Dreaming Ape
I wasn't too sure what to expect from Joshua Chaplinksy's debut collection. I had been wanting to read something from the indie publisher, Clash Books for a while, and I was intrigued by the collection's title, WHISPERS IN THE EAR OF A DREAMING APE. I was grateful that Chaplinksy could send me a copy of … Continue reading Review: Whispers in the Ear of a Dreaming Ape
Best of: 2019
I have a hard time picking favorites when it comes to books, which is why lists (that don't have a specific order) are probably my go-to. Stories and other narratives just mean different things to me at different times and yes prose/ideas come into play, but there are plenty of books I like for purely … Continue reading Best of: 2019
The Poppy War
Finally managed to get around to another Nebula nominated book, and THE POPPY WAR by R.F. Kuang is a marvelous debut, that is layered in all the right ways. I listened to it on audio book, narrated by the perfect Emily Woo Zeller and it is a riiiide. Content warnings: sexual assault, rape, extreme violence, … Continue reading The Poppy War
Review: The Armored Saint
THE ARMORED SAINT by Myke Cole was one of the last books I read last year. It's a romping mix of steampunk and fantasy that feels as brutal as the game DIABLO, yet remains tender in the quieter moments. It was a fun, brief read and I cannot wait to get back to this world. … Continue reading Review: The Armored Saint
Review: The Deep
This was my first finished read of 2020, which seems oddly approriate for a myriad of reasons. THE DEEP by Rivers Solomon (with Daveed Diggs, William Hutson & Jonathan Snipes of clipping), is a quietly intimate, fantastical dive into the ocean of memory and generational wounds. We begin with Yetu, who holds the memories of … Continue reading Review: The Deep
Life Update: Quick Reflection on 2019 and Looking Ahead in 2020
So, after a long silence - I am finally back! I'm sorry for the lack of communication, but there was a much needed mental health break that needed to happen in December and I've been taking my time in recent weeks to have a full brain reset to prepare for the coming year. What's happening … Continue reading Life Update: Quick Reflection on 2019 and Looking Ahead in 2020
Musical Moods for 2019
So, its that time of year that I tend to do wrap ups and other things, but for the first time, I'm going to highlight what I listened to, since I tend to listen to a lot of things when I write. It's one part focusing, one part inspiration. I listen to both songs with … Continue reading Musical Moods for 2019
Review: Snow Over Utopia
I read a lot of books throughout the year, but there are only a handful that make me take a step back and say "What the F." SNOW OVER UTOPIA by Rudolfo A. Serna was one of those books. Loaded to the very brim with genre-melded, blended goodness, and richly poetic prose, Serna challenges the … Continue reading Review: Snow Over Utopia
