December 2008 Blog Posts (74)

Review: A Reliable Wife

See my review of A Reliable Wife here.

Added by Laza on December 31, 2008 at 9:50pm — No Comments

Review: The Little Giant of Aberdeen County

See my review of The Little Giant of Aberdeen County here.

Added by Laza on December 31, 2008 at 6:38pm — No Comments

Trinity found her dream guy...

but there's a killer in her nightmares.

Trinity was just like any other eighteen year old. She wished that she could have a decent boyfriend. And she met one in the most weirdest way. Dan Devlin. Her arch enemy's son. The lawyer who let Rafe got away.

Actually, Trinity could dream walk. She had been avoiding her special ability until one day, she saw a girl, Kiri, being murdered.… Continue

Added by Gina on December 31, 2008 at 12:47pm — No Comments

Book Review: The Fish That Wasn't by Paul Borovski

by Paul Borovsky

When Paulina’s parents take her to the pet shop for her birthday, she picks out a little gray fish to take home with her. Little do any of them know that this little gray fish is in fact Vincent the baby whale! First he lives in a fishbowl, then in the bathtub, and then in their pool. But when Paulina’s father sees Vincent spraying water out of his head, he learns the truth, so… Continue

Added by Steven at Book Dads on December 31, 2008 at 10:25am — No Comments

Every Line in 2009!

Where did 2008 go?

Though the year has flown by, it was an amazing year for me. And God deserves all the glory for it!

One of my New Year's resolutions for 2008 was to read (and study) the entire Bible during the course of the year. That one decision had a profound impact on my life this year.

God's Word is living and active. It reveals who God is and His plan of redemption from the beginning of time. Reading it and making… Continue

Added by Cathy Bryant on December 31, 2008 at 7:21am — No Comments

Visit my blog!

Stop by my blog, Literary Menagerie, for book reviews, commentary and giveaways!

Added by meg89 on December 31, 2008 at 12:20am — No Comments

Self-Editing For Fiction Writers by Renni Browne and Dave King (book review)

I'm about to begin the next part of my journey into the world of writing. This next leg of the trip will be the tedious process of revisions and self-editing.

Quite honestly, I'm looking forward to this next step. I've not looked at my manuscript since NaNoWriMo because the trip and the holidays, so I'm eager (in some ways at least) to look at it.

I have a few blog posts planned on what I've learned about the editing and revision process from various writer friends, but this… Continue

Added by Cathy Bryant on December 30, 2008 at 10:21am — No Comments

Why Reality Isn't Everything

All children love the fantastic: some carry that love through to adulthood. I guess I fall into that category. The first books that I read were fairly atypical of my generation: Enid Blyton (the Famous Five and Adventure series in particular); various mystery series (The Three Investigators, the Hardy Boys and (perhaps a portent of things to come) Nancy Drew. I devoured Marvel comics. The first to really make an impression on me were Ray Bradbury, particularly his gothic short stories, and Alan… Continue

Added by Peter Campbell on December 30, 2008 at 5:41am — No Comments

The key by Marianne Curley

*Spoilers alert! Don't read unless you have already read the previous two books in the series!*

Nothing would ever be resolved here.

Nothing would ever be resolved without war.

It is the way of the universe.

A traitor goes hidden in the Guard. Both sides were preparing for the final war. All the nameds' powers have been magnified and the Prophecy would then come true. Changes have already been… Continue

Added by Gina on December 30, 2008 at 4:30am — No Comments

Book Review: How Do You Make A Baby Smile? by Philemon Sturges

by Philemon Sturges

Illustrated by Bridget Strevens-Marzo

You make a baby smile by grinning like Papa Crocodile, or by acting like any of the other playful animal Papas and Mamas in this book for young children. The animal fathers in this book share equal time with animal mothers, and are shown happily care giving and playing… Continue

Added by Steven at Book Dads on December 29, 2008 at 8:24pm — No Comments

Dear Julia and Michelle Obama: Meet the First Lady

Reviews of both of these books here.

Added by Andi on December 29, 2008 at 5:38pm — No Comments

The Christmas Sweater

I thoroughly enjoyed it. I thought it was a completely true story, but Glenn explains at the end that while it was a true story, he novelized his experiences and condensed them into this book. Whatever the reason, the Christmas Sweater is a must-read story of faith and forgiveness.

Eddie's father has died and his mother works 4 jobs to provide for him. As Christmas approaches, all he wants is a bike. What he finds under the tree instead, is a… Continue

Added by Holly on December 29, 2008 at 12:26pm — No Comments

Through the Storm

I liked this book more than I thought I would. I figured it would be some tabloid-esque piece of trivia. What I found, instead, was a thoughtful book written by a loving mother. Lynne shares her story and that of her famous family. She shares the ups and downs as well as her fears.

An incredibly easy book to read and while somewhat shallow and trivial, I came away with the impression that Lynne was very naive and trusting when it came to allowing… Continue

Added by Holly on December 29, 2008 at 12:00pm — No Comments

Lenora Worth - Author Interview (& Free Book Giveaway)

I'm delighted to be able to interview my writer friend, Lenora Worth, on WordVessel today. I just have to insert a personal note here. Lenora has had a bigger impact on my life than she could ever realize.

In June 2008 I attended my second writer's conference at East Texas Baptist University. It was there that I met Lenora. She was one of the speakers, and I had scheduled some one-on-one time with her to talk to her about being a… Continue

Added by Cathy Bryant on December 29, 2008 at 10:30am — No Comments

The dark by Marianne Curley

*Spoilers alert! Don't read unless you have already read 'the named' which is the first in the series!*

The Goddess of Chaos was infuriated. Marduke, her beloved, have been killed and she was devastated. She wants revenge on the very boy who destroyed her lover, who was none other than Ethan. Matt was trained by Ethan but after months, his powers were yet to appear. He was in huge doubts on his capability. Could it be that all… Continue

Added by Gina on December 28, 2008 at 11:04am — No Comments

The named by Marianne Curley

Who else knows what you are thinking?

Ethan has a double life. He was not just any normal teenage schoolboy. He was the named, people destined to be Guardians of Time, the Guard in short. The Guard had existed basically because of the Order of Chaos. The Order travelled back in time to alter the past which would allow their leader, the Goddes of Chaos, to reign supreme. All the Guard simply had to do was to stop… Continue

Added by Gina on December 28, 2008 at 10:30am — No Comments

Review: Sarah's Key

Just posted a review of Sarah's Key on the Jewish Literature Challenge website.

Added by Laza on December 28, 2008 at 10:18am — No Comments

Ghostgirl by Tonya Hurley

Popularity:

It's a matter of life or death.

Everyone wants to me be noticed in a way or two. No ones likes to be ignored. Charlotte Usher was a very good example. See the 'was'? Because this poor girl had died right on the first day of school. And unfortunately, on her path to fame! She got it planning all summer to attract the attention of Damen Dylan. The hot, sporty and gentlemanly guy every girl desire. And he… Continue

Added by Gina on December 28, 2008 at 3:16am — No Comments

Repossessed, by A.M. Jenkins

My review! Loved it!

Added by Andi on December 27, 2008 at 9:09pm — No Comments

Merry Christmas

I am so excited that I can start taking down all the garland and lights. Not that I don't enjoy them but i am ready to have my home back in order.

Added by Donna on December 27, 2008 at 1:22pm — No Comments

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