It was a year of weariness and masks, deaths and destruction, and a tough one on all of us. Staying home more than normal also meant changes in routines, or more accurately the loss of routine, and struggling to wear anything more than sweat pants and a robe, much less keep up with the news.Continue reading “Whitehurst’s Top Reads of 2020”
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Whitehurst’s Top Reads of 2019
The roaring twenties are upon us. And I am already tired of the Gatsby references. Luckily there are plenty of books to take us away from those things. And there will be some awesome books in the New Year likely to make us forget all about Fitzgerald. Maybe. There were some damn good stories inContinue reading “Whitehurst’s Top Reads of 2019”
BOOK REVIEW: The Crowns of Croswald by D.E. Night
There are times when you start reading a book without knowing what to expect. Such was the case with D.E. Night’s young adult (YA) fantasy book, The Crowns of Croswald. It was familiar yet wholly new at the same time – and it turned into an energetic, comfortable reading experience. This review comes from aContinue reading “BOOK REVIEW: The Crowns of Croswald by D.E. Night”
BOOK REVIEW: Crack Open the Spine of the Dragon
It is possible to read every book written by Kevin J. Anderson; difficult, yes, but not unheard of. Crazier things have happened. Other writers Hulk-out with envy at his prolific nature, and not only that, his books are engaging. That’s always a bonus. In his latest offering, Spine of the Dragon, Anderson tours readers through the popular genre ofContinue reading “BOOK REVIEW: Crack Open the Spine of the Dragon”
Whitehurst’s Top Reads of 2017
The year 2017 will go down in history for a lot of reasons; some of those reasons being the addition of quality literature to the libraries of the world’s dwindling army of readers. Over the last year, possibly in an attempt to cower from real world political poison, I’ve disappeared into 20 books, including nonfictionContinue reading “Whitehurst’s Top Reads of 2017”
REVIEW: Steampunk boils beautifully in The Gaslight Girl by Hargrove Perth
Steampunk is a subgenre to behold in the science fiction and fantasy world. It’s the stuff of clockwork wonder and corseted amazement and, for many; it’s something readers can’t get enough of. Many, however, don’t quite get it. Exactly what is steampunk? The best way to describe the steampunk life is to imagine a futuristicContinue reading “REVIEW: Steampunk boils beautifully in The Gaslight Girl by Hargrove Perth”
Mantula: Have some discord – book release
I’m celebrating the release of “Mantula: Have some discord” today! This weird little book started as a handful of blog posts and quickly turned into a full-blown multimedia project. I was having too much fun to stop writing the story of Doug and his curse. When I finally did come to the end, I decidedContinue reading “Mantula: Have some discord – book release”
Book Review: An Average Curse (Book 1 of The Chronicles of Hawthorn)
Book Review: An Average Curse (Book 1 of The Chronicles of Hawthorn) Fantasy is that genre that always sticks with you. It’s a brain freeze that never quite thaws, a Starburst fruit chew that glues itself to your teeth, and a pair of kick ass slippers that never gets tossed – no matter how manyContinue reading “Book Review: An Average Curse (Book 1 of The Chronicles of Hawthorn)”
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