Melisa Peterson Lewis
The Brief History of the Dead by Kevin Brockmeier. I wanted to love this book because my youngest sister claims it's one of her all-time favorites. I like the idea of the book, a place where we go when we die, a limbo type destination where we get to hang out with all of our... Continue Reading →
A few weeks ago I sat at my kitchen counter and bid my husband good luck as he took our three kids to soccer practice. I was determined to finish my novel and you know what? I did. I finished and then I typed THE END. My fingers hovered over the keys and my eyes... Continue Reading →
I’ve read articles and author comments about getting in the game of writing for financial gain. It’s near impossible they say and I believe them. I completely believe them. Upwards to one million books are published every year in the United States alone. Near half of these are self-published, according to my research. I’m writing... Continue Reading →
The Rules of Magic: A Book Review This was one of those books that kept coming up as a possible book club selection and every month we went with something more current and trendy. Finally, last month we choose Alice Hoffman’s The Rules of Magic and wow I loved it. I wish we had chosen... Continue Reading →
I texted a neighbor of mine, who is an avid reader, asking him if he had the book, One Hundred Years of Solitude that I could borrow. He did not have the book. However, he said to me, via text, "Unfortunately I don't have that one, but please feel free to come over at anytime and... Continue Reading →
