My Year in Books – 2014

(This is the first of a two-part series rating the books and movies I read and watched in 2014.) As usual, my reading goal for 2014 was to read 52 books (one per week). Last year, I started out really… Continue Reading

My Year in Books – 2013

(this is the first of a two-part series rating the books and movies I read and watched in 2013.) It seems for the past few years my goals for watching movies and reading books has been a bit unrealistic. I… Continue Reading

Speaking Like a 1940s Criminal

Earlier this year, I came up with a writing project about a private investigator (PI) set during the 1930s to 1950s. I wasn’t sure about the exact time, I just knew I wanted it to take place then. I also… Continue Reading