I love a good story. I love to read – I love to write. This blog is about what I like to read and why. Sometimes I’ll write a review of a particular book, other times I’ll talk about a group of books and what it is that makes them work for me. I’ll also post about writing.

There are many good authors out there. A short list of some of my favorites, without getting into details are: Dennis Lehane (dark), Carl Hiaasen (outrageously funny), Ed McBain, Sue Grafton, Ian Rankin, and Shakespeare. I threw Shakespeare in to get your attention. He writes good characters and humor. Then there are the SF writers – Isaac Asimov, Connie Willis, Orson Scott Card, Frank Herbert, Ursala Le Guin, David Brin, Arthur C. Clark, Larry Niven (my favorite) and many more.

I’m always looking for new authors. I go the library every couple of weeks and pick up six to eight books. Most of them are by first-time authors or authors I’ve never read. There is nothing like a good story with interesting characters to keep you entertained.

p.s. Throughout April 2016, I posted the short stories I wrote for the GCWA Writers Contest. Hope you enjoy!