That's right, it's Beer Lovers Day!! Which means, even though it's only 7:30 a.m. here in Portland, Finn McSpool has already been pouring hoppy goodness onto his cereal. As for me, since it's a bit too early to celebrate, I'm sharing a post from St. Patrick's Day a couple years ago in which Finn and … Continue reading Happy Beer Lover’s Day
Mrs. Morris Meets Death…for free
Hello Bloglandia! Even though the sizzling temps this week in Portland are making it feel more like it's still August, it is indeed September. And that means it's time for re-evaluating a few things. In normal times, it would be time to head back to school and this period is known as la rentrée by … Continue reading Mrs. Morris Meets Death…for free
It’s the Book Nerd Quiz!
Happy Saturday Bloglandia!! In case you missed it earlier this week, this week on The Book Owl Podcast I celebrated my 10th episode with a quiz to find out just how big of a book nerd you really are, and I dared to anger book lovers by revealing which movies might just be better than … Continue reading It’s the Book Nerd Quiz!
The History of Eyeglasses: What Venice, Monks, and Syphilis Have to Do with Seeing Clearly — The Book Owl Podcast
Hey Bloglandia! If you've ever been called "four eyes", you're going to love this latest episode of The Book Owl Podcast that shows just how fascinating glasses really are...no matter what that jerk bully told you in second grade! Enjoy!! To listen, you can click the image below to head right to the episode's page. … Continue reading The History of Eyeglasses: What Venice, Monks, and Syphilis Have to Do with Seeing Clearly — The Book Owl Podcast
It’s Time for Another Book Cover Survey
This poll is now closed...if you'd like to see the (contested) results, you can find them HERE. Hello Opinionated Members of Bloglandia! Since you fine folks did a wonderful job at helping me pick the cover of my short story A Feast for Sight (which you can get for free by joining my newsletter team), … Continue reading It’s Time for Another Book Cover Survey
Finn McSpool Embarks on a Mini-Escape
Hello Bloglandia! If you've been wondering where Finn McSpool has been lately, well, he's been in the exact same place at me: Stuck at home with no prospects for travel for a very, very long time thanks to the moronic... [very long rant redacted in exchange for...] Okay, I won't get into the ridiculous embarrassment … Continue reading Finn McSpool Embarks on a Mini-Escape
Cover Survey Results: And the Winner Is…
Hello Voters of Bloglandia! You have spoken...and you didn't have to stand in a long line to make your voices heard. Okay, it was only a book cover survey, but hey, democracy is democracy, and I just want to thank every one who voted and commented on the cover choices I presented a couple weeks … Continue reading Cover Survey Results: And the Winner Is…
A Friday Smile – Part 7
Ladies...you know that feeling that someone creepy is eyeing you when you're out for a run, and you try to tell yourself you're just being paranoid? Well, that feeling is real....and here's the proof from my run this morning! First, I sense him lurking behind some shrubbery... Then, he gives up hiding and reveals himself. … Continue reading A Friday Smile – Part 7
A Friday Smile – Part Five
Hello Bloglandia! It's that time of the week where I hunt down a quick snapshot to bring a little grin to your locked down faces. As you know, I've been trying to get a photo of the goslings that should be roaming around my neighborhood any day now. But once again, the local goose families … Continue reading A Friday Smile – Part Five
