2018 Short Story Advent Calendar Unveiling: December 16
A little worse for wear, but still reading and eating chocolate, so basically everything’s fine. How did we get to December 16 already?
I always rejoice when I get the chance to read a classic mystery. The Tangled Miracle by Canadian author Bertram Brooker was originally published in 1936 under the pseudonym Huxley Herne, and has recently been re-released by indie publisher Invisible Publishing which has a Throwback Series that re-introduces public-domain books. A locked room mystery of…
As the economy continues to take a nose dive here in Alberta, I’m becoming more and more determined to read local and encouraging others to do the same. When possible, buying locally-authored books from an independent book store is even better because it keeps the money in your community PLUS it helps the publishing industry…
Short stories! What a refreshing change from the every day novel that we so typically read, and what’s even better, you can pick it up and put it down without feeling guilty. So, basically, they are perfect for parents with newborns, whose moods can change between page turns! I don’t just love Rhonda Douglas‘s collection…
We’re onto day #2! And I know i’m posting this super late today, but Momma’s been busy :)
So kind of a weird story today. In fact, it’s not even really a story, but I felt like I had somewhat insightful comments on it nonetheless.
Aren’t human voices annoying? I feel the exact same way, which is why I am so delighted to talk about The Wildings by Nilanjana Roy, a book that includes NO HUMAN DIALOGUE whatsoever. So what does it include then? Cat dialogue of course (which sounds very similar to human dialogue, but obviously much cuter, and…
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And you can’t even prepare very far ahead because they are timed-release. Like vitamins!
LOL! I love that expression: “magic-cat-powers.” I HAVE heard about the healing frequency before!
me too!!!
So glad it went well! And now I am caught up a little but, too!
I agree with everyone – cats are the best! I’m watching one of my cats right now playing with my daughter’s bunny. So cute!