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Author: JM Williams
Author, historian, teacher, veteran. A man full of stories.
My Review of “The Eighth Dwarf”
The Eighth Dwarf by R.A. Goli My rating: 4 of 5 stars The Eighth Dwarf to me seems like a thought experiment of what would happen if you dropped a Tolkien dwarf in with Doc and Dopey and the rest of the bunch. And old-age Tolkien dwarf, one with an unhealthy obsession with gold. Tiberius … Continue reading My Review of “The Eighth Dwarf”
A Quick Bit of Funny
Anyone who has read my blog in the past knows I am a big fan of Terry Pratchett. I might even like Pratchett as much as Nthato Morakabi likes Stephen King. Well, I am ankle deep into the next Discworld book, number 40 of 41 (which is as depressing as it is exciting). It's still … Continue reading A Quick Bit of Funny
Tag, I’m it!
I’ve been nominated by the great M.L. Davis for Writers Tag, which was originally set up by Lorraine Ambers and Ari Meghlen. Like other "blog awards" this one is meant to get bloggers talking about themselves (and also as a means to get ping backs). As such, the rules are very similar: Post the Tag and Image on … Continue reading Tag, I’m it!
Come and Stay a While – 3LineTales
Exits signs usually come in two varieties, red or green. The former always makes it seem like you're fleeing a disaster, the latter, on the other hand, is like a go signal that you've been waiting for all night, a chance to escape social confinement. Geri thought pink was a much more welcoming color, a … Continue reading Come and Stay a While – 3LineTales
My Review of “Howl’s Moving Castle” (the book!)
Howl's Moving Castle by Diana Wynne Jones My rating: 4 of 5 stars As a big fan of the Miyazaki film, I went into this book with expectations. Luckily these were blown away. My familiarization with the film allowed me to settle into the beginning of the story, which is unfortunately rather slow and probably … Continue reading My Review of “Howl’s Moving Castle” (the book!)
My First Official Mystery Publication!
If you've been reading my blog for a while, you'll probably recognize the name Storm Hamilton. He's become a favorite character of mine, and also a favorite for many of my more dedicated readers. Well, as I announced some time ago, one of my Storm Hamilton stories has found it's way to Over My Dead … Continue reading My First Official Mystery Publication!
My Review of “Origin” by Dan Brown
Origin by Dan Brown My rating: 3 of 5 stars Nobody will suggest that Dan Brown is a great writer. At a technical level, his work is fine (which could just as likely be his editor's doing), but at the higher levels of storytelling, it has its weaknesses. Origin is no different. Among other issues, … Continue reading My Review of “Origin” by Dan Brown
My Review of “The Lies of Locke Lamora”
The Lies of Locke Lamora by Scott Lynch My rating: 3 of 5 stars DNF. I made it about two-thirds of the way through, but ultimately stopped reading this one about a month ago. It was the second time I stopped. I think, like with Stephen King's IT, I will not find the motivation to … Continue reading My Review of “The Lies of Locke Lamora”
3LineTales – Finding the Answers
Libraries were once the sanctuaries of knowlege, shining citadels that long stood against the darkness of ignorance, though in our current times they have fallen out in favor of the instant gratification of shimmering screens. But Susan knows well, the faster your gratification, the faster you get found out, so she scours the dusty shelves … Continue reading 3LineTales – Finding the Answers
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