Many many years ago, when the world was young and I was younger, an acquaintance asked me to read a book he’d written. I did, and found it… not great. The aspects I enjoyed most were underplayed, and the parts I enjoyed least seemed to get the main focus in the story. He asked meContinue reading “Don’t Blame the Reader”
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Pivot on the Precipice
NO MOAR MIDDLE GRADE! Well, that’s not entirely true. No more… for right now. We’re changing how we do things for the year. It’s good to reassess where you’re at after every project. Should you continue in the same pattern? Is it time to pivot? Time to change things up or charge ahead? And we’veContinue reading “Pivot on the Precipice”
Five Books, Five Lessons
I purposely read a bad book. I’m not going to tell you the title or the author. I won’t give bad press to another author intentionally. The book looked neat. It had a great tagline. I wanted to support the author. Once I started reading it, though, it was clear this was not going toContinue reading “Five Books, Five Lessons”
Books are Crafty, Right?
To our left, a woman sells crocheted purses. Most people are paying attention to her crocheted octopus. It has little octopi stuffed inside of it. It’s honestly one of the cutest things I’ve ever seen. To our right, a man sells gorgeous woodwork. Most if it is religious. He’s very dedicated. Across the aisle, aContinue reading “Books are Crafty, Right?”
There’s a Platypus Controlling Me
And I just can’t stop. I would if I were able. So, some of you reading this might be giggling, and others confused. There’s no platypus controlling me, but there is something I do that now I’ve found I can’t stop. As I read books for pleasure… I’m editing. I’ll pass a sentence and thinkContinue reading “There’s a Platypus Controlling Me”
Jonathon Mast: Author 