In the course of investigating the disappearance of his friend’s lover, Private Investigator Priest meets the son he never knew he had. The entanglements between the mystery and the character’s struggle to understand himself gave this mystery depth and passion.
Editing again
Finished an editing contract, and have a deadline for the coaching contract. then I can get back to the biography–and THEN my novel. Oh, and TWO previous clients want editing in the new year…
AAND! A conference in a week, and book launch in two weeks!
No shortage of keeping busy!!
book Review: Jump Ship Dissonance, by Adria Laycraft
Science Fiction 3/5
Returning to the solar system after exploring an alien planet, Janlin discovers her home has been taken over by a woman who wants to rule others through the nanites everyone carries in their blood. An adventurous exploration of some interesting science.
Still working on contracts rather than my own writing
Keeping busy, for sure, though. Considering going to ICFA (International Conference on the Fantastic In The Arts) in March, as I was invited (meaning, I don’t have to pay the conference fee). I went once before and really enjoyed it, but I’m not sure I want to go to Florida. Maybe after the fallout from the US election in 2 days, I’ll know whether I really want to cross the border or not.
Book Review: The Maltese Falcon, by Dashiell Hammett
Mystery 4+/5
Sam Spade becomes embroiled in locating a falcon statue of great value hunted by multiple warring and double-crossing individuals. This classic is a great read—although parts felt a little dated to me, it came through in the end.