Making it Up As I Go

Hurrah Hurrah, the first book of the new year. I got a number of gorgeous photo books about Jackie O this Christmas from my darling husband, and that, combined with the memory of The Secret Letters book inspired me to… Read more ›

Well, I achieved the goal of 100 books, both in reading and writing about them. Hurrah! The final total was 114 read- you can find the final list below. I looked over the list and did some analyzing, and here,… Read more ›

Just poking my head in here before I fly off to visit family elsewhere to say that while flying is fun, airplane trips across country are long, and books are wonderful. On this last flight there and back again, I… Read more ›

I just finished The Setting Sun by Osamu Dazai, which was a much appreciated Christmas gift. (Yes, I realize it’s not Christmas yet, some presents have to be opened early.) It was mailed to me by one Jamie Rich, but… Read more ›

I FINALLY finished The Letters of Vita Sackville-West and Virginia Woolf. It only took me a month, but seeing as I wrote my own novel in that time, I think I can be excused. The letters themselves are compelling and… Read more ›