Book 2 in the series “Percy Jackson and the Olympians” is every bit as witty and engaging as the first book. If you’ve already read “The Lightning Thief,” you’re already clued in to the basic premise of the series. The Olympian gods are still around; After all that’s what immortal means. They still fall in …
Monthly Archive: April 2008
Apr 21
Easy Vegetarian Meals 1, 2, 3!
It occurred to me while I was making my family’s dinner tonight (veg dumplings with broccoli) that what intimidates so many people about vegetarianism and veganism is how to make meals they’ll enjoy. One of the questions most commonly asked of vegetarians is “What do you eat?” Most people who consume meat only eat about …
Apr 12
The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan
This book is AMAZING. Go to your local library or bookstore right now and get it. What are you waiting for? Book 1 of the “Percy Jackson & the Olympians” series is simply incredible. The story centers around Percy Jackson, a 12 year old who’s been shuffled along from school to school because he keeps …
Apr 11
"Postsingular" by Rudy Rucker
This book is like a soap opera where everyone is tripping on acid, including the author. I really, really wanted to like this book, but it just wasn’t entertaining. He developed the plot, scene, environment, and characters in detail. His use of the language engaged my interest, even to the point that he invented new …
Apr 01
Writing and Revising
Well, Great Job to anyone who completed 50 hours of editing last month for NaNoEdMo. Congratulations, NaNoEdMo Winners! Sadly, I wish I could say I won, but alas it wasn’t to be. March was a very bad month for me to edit since I had several personal things disrupting my schedule. Every time I’d start …
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