Magic Under Glass, by Jaclyn Dolamore (Review)

Magic Under Glass, by Jaclyn Dolamore (Review)

Magic Under Glass blends elements of fantasy, steampunk, and the gothic novel: orphan girl swept into a high social milieu, mysterious and romantic sorcerer, hidden wife, enchanted clockwork automaton, missing fairy prince.  Dolamore melds all of these into a cohesive, intriguing, but oddly spare whole. I have very mixed feelings… Read more »

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The Adventures of TinTin (Movie Review)

The Adventures of TinTin (Movie Review)

A few nights ago, we watched The Adventures of TinTin for the first time.  I wasn’t sure what to expect, but had been told it was good, so we rented it from Netflix.  I loved it!  Our daughter described TinTin as being “like Pirates of the Caribbean meets Indiana Jones…… Read more »

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How A Book Is Born (infographic)

How A Book Is Born (infographic)

Here’s a fun, tongue-in-cheek infographic about the publishing process, from idea to success (or failure), from Weldon Owen Publishing. Twitter Facebook 0 Pinterest 0 StumbleUpon 0

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Happy Birthday, Margret Rey!

Happy Birthday, Margret Rey!

Margret Rey, the co-author and co-illustrator (with her husband Hans A. Rey) of the Curious George books, was born on this day in 1906.  The Reys, who were Jews, lived and worked in Paris before World War II.  When the Nazis were about to take the city, the Reys fled… Read more »

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Blogs by and for writers

Blogs by and for writers

Lots of authors write blogs these days; it’s the “in” thing to do, a way for authors to market their books and their brand as well as communicate with their readers.  Author blogs come in all types and styles, from blogs exclusively focused on the books to “here’s what I… Read more »

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