Book Review: ADWD

A Dance with Dragons is the fifth book in George R.R. Martin‘s A Song of Ice and Fire series.  The series chronicles the political upheaval in Westeros, a fantastical world filled with swords, magic, and dragons. I won’t be reviewing all Martin’s books in this series, though I have read them, but will just jump into the series … More Book Review: ADWD

Evocative Writing and my precious word count and GRRM’s dirge

I know, my posts should be focused, and not scattered about talking about one thing then another.  I actually have folks who have subscribed to my blog recently that I do not personally know (I’m sure they will unsubscribe as soon as they figure out I’m a hack). Regardless, dear new suckers readers, I will … More Evocative Writing and my precious word count and GRRM’s dirge

GRRM

There’s a fucking reason why he’s on the best seller list. I have finally started A Dance With Dragons, book five of A Song of Ice and Fire, and I know about all the criticisms out there claiming that George R. R. Martin is stalling and wallowing in the world he has built, but… Well, … More GRRM

Writer Update #12

Yeah, those numbers in the post titles don’t mean anything. So! Before I get into it, for those of you in the USofA – Happy Fourth!!  I hope your day is pleasant and your night filled with loud bangs and bright lights. 😀 So! Have I been writing? Yes!  I have. I’ve started the second … More Writer Update #12