I am going to try and keep this short and to the point, so forgive my rant, but I am furious at the moment because Goodreads, Facebook, Twitter, Google, and Amazon have all pretty much shat over my name. By mere association, my work of twenty years has been chucked into the junk bin of... Continue Reading →
This Book is Stunning! The NeverEnding Story from The Folio Society
I normally don't make YouTube reviews, but I couldn't help but share this stunning, beautifully illustrated hardback edition of Michael Ende's The NeverEnding Story, one of my all-time favorite fantasy novels. In case you didn't know, The Folio Society is for people who, like myself, adore physical books and tactile treasures in general (not just... Continue Reading →
Stephen King’s Misery: “The Book Was Better”
"The book was better" always gets thrown around when readers compare a movie to its novel counterpart. And I admit that, with few exceptions, the novel version is superior. The reasons for this are many. Transitioning a story from one medium to another is often like translating a pun into another language. What works in... Continue Reading →
Neil Gaiman’s “Coraline” Review
After finishing Coraline, my 13-year-old daughter begged me to read it. I told her I would if she would agree to discuss it on my podcast, Story Matters. And, I am happy to say, Coraline was a real treat. Despite skewing towards younger readers, there's a lot here for older fantasy fans to enjoy. As... Continue Reading →
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