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Glass Dolls
Spoiler Alert: There aren't any here. One of the best things about writing on Vocal is the support that comes from brilliant creators. Then, of course, there's the privilege of reading their work. I've been a huge fan of L.C. Shäfer's writing since I was fortunate enough to find it here. Given that, it should come as no surprise that Glass Dolls was the first book in print by a fellow Vocal author I purchased.
By Dana Crandell12 months ago in BookClub
My oddest visit to a used bookstore
I remember that summer well. It was 2020, a time when nothing was normal and doing anything outside your house felt rebellious. The masks shoved into pockets, ready to be put on at a moment's notice. The odd respect for personal space that everyone had, which is literally the only thing I miss about that time, and the atmosphere of discord, isolation, and fear.
By Jessica Freebornabout a year ago in BookClub
Questions of The Apocalypse in "Moon of the Crusted Snow" a Novel by Waubgeshig Rice
How would you react if the world went dark? In the novel, Moon of the Crusted Snow by Waubgeshig Rice, he asks his readers to consider this question while he unfolds the chilling story of a small northern Anishinaabe community who loses power at the start of a stark winter. With community members being at different levels of preparedness for winter, some having hunted and fished over the warmer seasons, some having not, tensions begin to rise. As news of the city losing power makes its way to the northern community, visitors begin to make their way to the community too. Not all of the visitors have the best intentions, though, which becomes clear as resources begin dwindle. Adjustments are made within the community as families try to re-organize themselves and learn how to live in the fallout of society's upheaval.
By sleepy draftsabout a year ago in BookClub
I'm Starting To Worry About This Black Box of Doom
I read about six to eight books a year. A paltry sum for anyone with a desire to write their own book someday. All the writer advice out there says when I’m not writing, I should be reading, traveling, and living out loud! I can’t afford to travel much. I’ve also got a nine to five and a kid to take care of. That leaves reading.
By Leslie Writesabout a year ago in BookClub
When Women Were Dragons
The author, Kelly Barnhill, created a rich and fascinating world that parallels America's history in many ways. I found the book relevant in this 2024 U.S. presidential election season, where misogyny and the continued desire to control women are prevalent. The populace in the novel bans the discussion of dragons and does their best to ignore the facts of any metamorphosis.
By Andrea Corwin about a year ago in BookClub
The Opening Salvo: The Series Opener That Vocal Inspired
Six months after my first book, I’m back. This time with The Opening Salvo, the start of a full-on trilogy based off of a Vocal challenge entry. An entry that remains some of the tightest comedy I’ve ever written with the most jokes per capita.
By Stephen A. Roddewigabout a year ago in BookClub
