Author: Yvette
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Diary of a Provincial Lady (The Provincial Lady #1)
This book had funny moments but in thinking about it overall, can only be recorded as an obligation. I am saddened because it was gifted to me by a Dear Friend who enjoyed it enough to purchase a copy for me, which I AM very grateful for. Despite the fact that I could not like…
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An Interview with Chris Willrich, Author of The Scroll of Years
How long have you been writing fiction? I first sent out a magazine story (to F&SF) in 1985, though I didn’t really get serious until maybe 1990. My first publication was in Asimov’s in 1994. How has living in the SF Bay Area affected your writing or your writing career? It let me live with my…
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The Scroll of Years (Gaunt and Bone #1), A Book Review
Having finished The Scroll of Years by Chris Willrich only moments ago, I hereby judge that it is not an average, everyday book. By that I mean it is not about a cast of characters placed in stories and committed to the written word. Instead, Willrich has written a magical invitation to peruse a series…
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The Hunger Games
I liked Hunger Games the movie; the performances really made it work. I can’t imagine what it was like for the clueless folks who didn’t read the book – I expected more exposition. In fact, I HAD to hiss “Be Quiet, PLEASE!” at an older man behind me, who narrated the totally obvious at the…
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Pirates Of The Caribbean: On Stranger Tides
I enjoyed the new POTC: On Stranger Tides. I went in with low expectations because, well, now it is beyond a trilogy and solidly into a franchise. Besides, I am an un-fan of Tim Powers…his books are not “for me” as they say, so I was skeptical. My biggest piece of advice: SKIP THE 3D. The…