As predicted: painting an apartment this week, not writing. But it is nice to work with your hands and point to something and say, “I did that”–and be able to see it.
Book Review: The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night Time, by Mark Haddon
Mystery 5/5
When fifteen-year-old autistic Chris finds his neighbour’s dog has been killed, he cannot rest until he finds the killer. Comic, but poignant, I was drawn in as my understanding of Chris’s world grew with every new clue in his investigation—a world that was not what he understood it to be.
Summertime!
Not a lot of work done this week: I’ve been ruminating on my beta readers’ suggestions (they are good) and come up with an idea to address the central issues (that I agree with)…but not actual writing. And, I have to confess, this coming week will include painting my son’s apartment and cleaning our basement, so…
Summertime!
Book Review: Sputnik, by Paul Dickson
Nonfiction 5/5
Ripple effects from the launch of Sputnik on October, 1957, changed Russia, the USA, the space race, the cold war, and the world in multiple surprising ways. This detailed history reaches back into the roots of rocketry and politics to clarify numerous moving parts in this fascinating story.
Next: Editing Book 4!
Finished the editorial work, and got critique back on my Book 4 of the series–so that’s next!