Category Archives: Reviews

I waited plenty long enough. There were other books in line, but I’ve been waiting over a month to read this book. It was time for some Dan Wells. If you’re expecting another book along the lines of the John … Continue reading →

I recently bought Dan Wells’ book The Hollow City, and had intended to read it first before finding I Don’t Want to Kill You, the third and final installment in his “Serial Killer/John Cleaver” series. Then a partially-forgotten hold request … Continue reading →

Mary Robinette Kowal is one of the Writing Excuses podcasting team, former vice president of SFWA, and a Campbell Award winning author. As I’ve vowed to read something from each of the podcasting team, it’s time I got to her … Continue reading →

This is the second book in the John Cleaver trilogy by Dan Wells. The first, “I Am Not A Serial Killer” introduces the character of John Wayne Cleaver, a teenage boy obsessed with serial killers, and a certified sociopath, who … Continue reading →

I’m now 3/4 the way through reading something by every one of the “Writing Excuses” podcast team. I’d read Brandon Sanderson’s Elantris several years ago, but decided I’d read something else and in a different style for comparison. And so … Continue reading →

Since I was fortunate enough to marry a Finn, Finland has become my second country. It’s a beautiful country with a lot going for it. But it’s not a country I knew a lot about before I got married. I … Continue reading →

Orson Scott Card recently visited Salt Lake City and reported on his experience at City Creek Center, the new shopping destination in downtown. His verdict was much the same as mine: It’s a lovely space, well designed, and I’ll never … Continue reading →