Book Reviews
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2018 Short Story Advent Calendar Unveiling
Sometimes I don't like a short story. Sometimes, it launches me into a rant about why I don't like particular styles of writing. Today, is one of those days. On a happier note, at the end of this post is a video (hopefully it works!) of my first television book...
2018 Short Story Advent Calendar Unveiling: December 13
I got up super early to film this today, so the lighting is bad and I'm wearing glasses. And my trusty bathrobe makes its first appearance. Still, I'm committed to this thing and I'm going to see it through! Also, this story is hilarious and highly recommended. ...
2018 Short Story Advent Calendar Unveiling: December 11 and 12
I don't like to post more than one article a day because I know y'all got lots on, so here are the videos from yesterday and today's advent calendar unveilings! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MitsaCEJ93w https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=41phWFo_W_8
Book Review: Miss Marley by Vanessa Lafaye
I'm not sure I've ever actually read the classic Dickens story A Christmas Carol from beginning to end. Sure I've seen the adaptations, but I'm not as familiar with it as I would like to be. So when Miss Marley, an imagined prequel to A Christmas Carol landed on...
2018 Short Story Advent Calendar Unveiling: December 10
Today's story is called "One Gram Short" by Etgar Keret, translated by Nathan Englander. It's my favourite one yet! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jZPv3cVSA8s
2018 Short Story Advent Calendar Unveiling: December 9
Smokey hogs the camera, I'm wearing my housecoat, and an important and timely story is included in today's video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UWSHGQT8tiA
2018 Holiday Advent Calendar Unveiling: December 8
I've tried a new angle here-let me know what you think! Smokey chooses to clean her butt instead of making an appearance in this video. Also, you witness me daydreaming about being put under for my tooth surgery, because I'm looking forward to not worrying about...
2018 Holiday Advent Calendar Unveiling: December 7
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. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zlZ56IEvM6I
2018 Holiday Advent Calendar Unveiling: December 6
Ugh I hate this new Wordpress format on my screen. Presumably you dear readers won't notice a difference but I'm struggling to write this in their new set-up! Anywho, below is my short story advent calendar video for December 6. Smokey makes an appearance, and I try...
2018 Holiday Advent Calendar Unveiling: December 4 and 5
Whoa, where does the time go? Turns out I didn't get my tooth pulled today, but my excuse for not posting yesterday is still legit, I was indeed filming a few television segments! More on that later, but in the meantime, enjoy these videos, where the last one includes...
2018 Holiday Advent Calendar Unveiling: December 3
Today's chocolate is delicious...short story, not so much.
2018 Holiday Advent Calendar Unveiling: December 2
We're onto day #2! And I know i'm posting this super late today, but Momma's been busy 🙂