Thriller, 3/5
Bond is charged with finding out who is smuggling gold out of England. I like to read books that were influential and wanted to read a Bond book. I was really surprised.
Bouchercon Ramping Up
TONS of work on Bouchercon this week, but I am super super close to finishing up the final details. Everything is coming together beautifully! So far…
Book Review: Declare, by Tim Powers
Alternate History, 3+/5
The revealed true story of how magic was integral to the events of post WWII Europe. Densely packed with historical detail, this book is a deep dive into a fascinating era of espionage.
October is SOOO busy!!!
So the Guest of Honor coordinator role I have with Bouchercon 2026 in Calgary is really ramping up, which is great–very cool to be prepping intros, buying gifts, finalizing the VIP dinner and all that, but it does take time from writing! And, my own book is launching on October 13 (like, a week from now!) so I’ve been trying to do promotions for that. Still plugging away at the next book, but I’m catching an hour here and there, which slows the momentum.
Book Review: The Ones Who Walked Away from Omelas by Ursula K. Leguin
Thought Experiment, 5+/5
Omelas is a Utopia by any standard, and yet there are those who walk away. This short, devastating piece is a must-read for everyone on Earth.