Book Banter
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I Want to Talk About Stephen King: Adaptations Part 2
I know you’ve all been anxiously awaiting the second installment of my very good and correct opinions about Stephen King adaptations. Thankfully, this list of disliked works will be much shorter than the list of those I loved. I try… Continue reading
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I Want To Talk About Stephen King: Adaptations Part 1
I can do whatever I want on here, as long as it’s vaguely writing or reading related. Today we’re gonna talk about Stephen King, and you’re gonna like it. Everyone, no matter what, has seen at least one movie or… Continue reading
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The Art of the Short Story
If you suffer from bibliomania like me, you may be entitled to compensation. You’ve probably also noticed in your strolls through the book aisle of every store you enter that trends are getting easier to recognize. I don’t mean trends… Continue reading
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A Book-Related Tattoo Tour
This is my (our) blog, so I can talk about whatever I want. Today, I want to talk about tattoos. If you’ve seen a picture of me, you know I’m an enthusiast to put it mildly. While I hold to… Continue reading
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I Put My Best Reads of 2025 (So Far) In A Tournament and That Was a Terrible Idea
You know, I’ve done some difficult things in my life. Survived a trip to Germany without parental oversight. Got my upper stomach tattooed. Recently, ripped out the carpet in my living room. I think all of those things were easier… Continue reading
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Five Magic Book Reviews
Recently I’ve had quite the fixation on books themed around faeries, magic, and all things in between. I justify it by calling it research for my own novel dealing with the same. Regardless, I have always enjoyed the magical and… Continue reading
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Book Banter: 9 Upcoming Releases That Have Me Salivating
I read The Hacienda last year and devoured the entire thing in two days. Isabel Cañas blew me away with her dread, her atmosphere, the way she could make me feel like someone just dropped an ice cube down my… Continue reading
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On Becoming a Fan of King
My high school creative writing teacher was a huge fan of Stephen King. This was my first real experience with the man. Before this point, I knew him just as the guy with the scary clown guy that my stepmom… Continue reading
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How Saige Ruined My Life
If you’ve meandered over to our book club section, you may have noticed that the first thing Saige picked for Olivia and I to read was The Way of Kings by Brandon Sanderson. This is how Saige ruined my life.… Continue reading
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The 9 Books That Shaped My Personality
Readers! I firmly believe that one of the best ways to get to know someone, not only as a writer but as a person, is by a list of their favorite books of all time. So, behold, my list (in… Continue reading
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