![]() I suppose my most notable work would have to be my 2021 Weirdpunk novella, Things Have Gotten Worse Since We Last Spoke. It’s a magnificent power and must be respected. Horror made me realize that being weird and unusual is something sacred. In short, I often felt like a freak growing up. for most of my life and I constantly find myself drawn to horror because of the genre’s frankness when examining some of my fears. I’ve struggled with anxiety, depression, intrusive thoughts, etc. ![]() Horror affords us the privilege of examining our fears, our anxieties, our worries in a controlled environment. For me, horror is a hugely cathartic genre. ![]() I think the unfortunate fact that I felt very disenfranchised and ostracized by most of my peers while I was growing up really propelled me to seek out horror as a form of comfort. What first attracted you to horror writing? For more information, please follow on Twitter or visit. He is an active member of the Horror Writers Association and currently resides in New England with his partner. ![]() Eric LaRocca (he/they) is the author of Things Have Gotten Worse Since We Last Spoke and The Strange Thing We Become and Other Dark Tales. ![]()
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![]() Mozart remained a committed Catholic throughout his life.ĭressed in the finest clothes, the child-genius Mozart left an indelible impression on everyone he met. ![]() This included attendance at mass, frequent confession and the veneration of saints. In addition to being feted by aristocrats across, Europe, Leopold raised his children as strict Catholics. During his childhood, Mozart was a frequent guest at various palaces around Europe, playing for distinguished guests. His father Leopold, who was also a musician, was quick to see the talent of his young son and became a formidable publicist in showing off his son’s capacities. Mozart was generally considered to be a rare musical genius, although he was also diligent in studying other great composers such as Haydn and Bach. By the age of six, he was writing his first compositions, and by the age of eight had composed his first symphony. ![]() ![]() By the age of five, he could read and write music, and he would entertain people with his talents on the keyboard. From an early age, the young Mozart showed all the signs of a prodigious musical talent. Mozart was born in Salzburg to a musical family. Anyone who does not understand this is not worthy of God.” ![]() A child prodigy, from an early age he began composing over 600 works, including some of the most famous pieces of symphonic, chamber, operatic, and choral music. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (27 January 1756 – 5 December 1791) was one of the most influential, popular and prolific composers of the classical period. ![]() ![]() This describes Quantum Thief‘s Jean le Flambeur, but it also describes Neuromancer‘s Case and Use of Weapons‘ Zakalwe. Someone in need of his talents fixes him up and, joined by a female operative and a talking computer, he takes on one last mission. At one time he was a player, but now he’s out of the game. The male protagonist of Quantum Thief begins the story in bad shape. Instead, while reading The Quantum Thief I frequently wondered whether the story reminded me more of William Gibson’s Neuromancer or Iain M. ![]() Fairly or not, however, knowing it had made such a big splash, I couldn’t help but expect a dynamic new voice. Since I decided early on I would read the novel as soon as it was published in the US, I only skimmed last year’s reviews and didn’t know anything about it. Rajaniemi has previously published some short stories (including one I’ve read, “Elegy for a Young Elk”) but this is his first novel. ![]() ![]() We live today, we are constantly told, in a far smaller world than of old, but in book publishing it’s still rather larger than it really ought to be, and the book only managed to cross the Atlantic a few weeks ago. Hannu Rajaniemi’s The Quantum Thief has gotten a great deal of acclaim since it was first published last year…in Europe, that is. Once again, I’m a little late to the party on a novel that a lot of people have been talking about, but this time it’s not my fault. The Quantum Thief by Hannu Rajaniemi Jat 11:46 pm | Posted in 4 stars, Book Reviews, Science Fiction | 2 Comments ![]() ![]() In this explosive sequel to the New York Times bestselling Warcross, Marie Lu delivers an addictive finale that will hold you captive till the very last page.Īn Instant New York Times & USA Today Bestseller!įall 2018 Kids’ Indie Next List – Teen PickĪ Publishers Weekly Most Anticipated YA Book - Fall 2018Īn Amazon Best Young Adult Book of the Month Pick – September 2018Īn Amazon Editors' Favorite Young Adult Book of Fall 2018Ī Seventeen Magazine Best YA Book of 2018 ![]() But Emika soon learns that Zero isn't all that he seems-and his protection comes at a price.Ĭaught in a web of betrayal, with the future of free will at risk, just how far will Emika go to take down the man she loves? ![]() ![]() Someone's put a bounty on Emika's head, and her sole chance for survival lies with Zero and the Blackcoats, his ruthless crew. Now that she knows the truth behind Hideo's new NeuroLink algorithm, she can no longer trust the one person she's always looked up to, who she once thought was on her side.ĭetermined to put a stop to Hideo's grim plans, Emika and the Phoenix Riders band together, only to find a new threat lurking on the neon-lit streets of Tokyo. Return to the immersive, action-packed world of Warcross in this thrilling sequel from #1 New York Times bestselling author Marie LuĮmika Chen barely made it out of the Warcross Championships alive. ![]() ![]() So it was just the 3 stars reading experience for me. As a result book does not read smoothly and I failed to develop much of the emotional involvement with any of the main characters. The historical/sociological/political background which is there is full of details but delivered in kind of dry way, and often feels almost like forcefully introduced into plot. Even though I read previous books, it was a while ago, and it was quite a struggle to keep track of who is who and what happened to them in the past. Also later on big fragments of narration relate to the past events in the lives of multiple people. First 30% of the book is mainly a recap of previous 2 books. But I found this third book, “Golden Poppies”, the weakest in the series. The second book, “Mustard Seed” was an enjoyable solid 4 stars read for me. The multiple friends and members of extended families of both of them are the other protagonists in the story that follows 4 generations. The story starts from introducing a very young white daughter of plantation owner, Lisbeth, and her slave black nanny, Mattie. I would give it 6 stars if I could, the extra star because of absolutely amazing audio performance by Bahni Turpin. First of all I wanted to state that I loved the first book, “Yellow Crocus”. ![]() ![]() This book is a 3-rd installment in three book saga. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() This is the LORD for whom we have waited let us be glad and rejoice in his salvation.Ģ5:10a For the hand of the LORD will rest on this mountain. 25:6 On this mountain the LORD of hosts will make for all peoples a feast of rich food, a feast of well-aged wines, of rich food filled with marrow, of well-aged wines strained clear.Ģ5:7 And he will destroy on this mountain the shroud that is cast over all peoples, the sheet that is spread over all nations he will swallow up death forever.Ģ5:8 Then the Lord GOD will wipe away the tears from all faces, and the disgrace of his people he will take away from all the earth, for the LORD has spoken.Ģ5:9 It will be said on that day, Lo, this is our God we have waited for him, so that he might save us. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() A hard-partying pink-haired teenager and the daughter of atheists, she surprised even herself by converting to Islam while attending Boston University. By the age of 17 she was a freelance music critic for the Boston-based magazine Weekly Dig. Gwendolyn Willow Wilson was born in 1982 in Long Branch, New Jersey. Marvel in 2014, Wilson has helped to redefine who can be a superhero and reshape societal perceptions of Muslim American women’s experiences. With the critical and popular success of Ms. Willow Wilson has sought to represent the Islam that she knows, which is very different from the version presented in much of American culture. Graphic Novels: Suggestions for Librarians.Working With Libraries! A Handbook For Comics Creators.Know Your Rights: Student Rights Fact Sheet.Raising a Reader! How Comics & Graphic Novels Can Help Your Kids Love To Read!.Adding Graphic Novels to Your Library or Classroom Collection.Kirkpatrick, NY State Court of Appeals (1973) ![]() Obscenity Case Files: Joseph Burstyn, Inc.Des Moines Independent Community School District Obscenity Case Files: United States v.Pacifica Foundation (George Carlin’s Seven Dirty Words) Obscenity Case Files: People of New York v. ![]() ![]() I liked it a lot, but I do think it is a book for the existing fans, not necessarily for new fans of the series. The Exile is the graphic novel version of the first half or so of the Outlander novel by Diana Gabaldon. It is actually the first two books in the series, and I have the next couple waiting here to be read. Gosbmacked was a m/m romance, and the Adrien English Mysteries are erotic mysteries featuring gay bookseller/amateur detective Adrien English. I thought I would mention a couple of things. The Cinderella Deal by Jennifer Crusie 4.5/5 The Passionate Brood by Margaret Campbell Barnes 4.5/5 The Sharing Knife: Horizon by Lois McMaster Bujold 4.5/5 The Princess Bride by William Goldman 4/5 The Accidental Mistress by Tracy Anne Warren 4/5ĭark Road to Darjeeling by Deanna Raybourn 4.5/5 The Confessions of Catherine de Medici by CW Gortner 4.5/5 The Amazing Maurice and his Educated Rodents by Terry Pratchett 3/5Īdrien English Mysteries by Josh Lanyon 4/5 ![]() The Exile by Diana Gabaldon and Hoang Nguyen 4.5/5 Despite a good reading month, my TBR got a lot bigger instead of smaller! Wait until you see my post tomorrow of the books that I received during the month of October though. I am pretty happy with my October reading! 16 books completed, some good reads, some were ebooks, and a couple were a bit outside my normal reading range. ![]() ![]() ![]() Book Synopsis: Through vibrant paintings and warm personal stories, Carmen brings to life more loving memories of growing up in a traditional Mexican American community: eating empanadas, witnessing the blessing on her cousin’s wedding day, and dancing to the conjunto band at the neighborhood restaurant. Carmen Lomas Garza is a painter and childrens book illustrator who does large-scale paintings based on her life growing up Mexican-American in Texas in the. Making Magic Windows: Creating Papel Picado/Cut-Paper Art with Carmen Lomas GarzaĪn instructional book in English for parents, teachers, and teenagers on how to make “banderitas”, tissue paper cutouts and more complicated cutouts. In My Family/ En Mi Familia Written by Carmen Lomas Garza. Published by Lee & Low Books.Ī picture book for children in English and Spanish of Garza’s artwork with a one-page story about each paper cutout. Published by Lee & Low Books.Ī picture book for children in English and Spanish of Garza’s artwork with a one-page story about each painting. A picture book for children in English and Spanish of Garza’s artwork with a one-page story about each painting. ![]() ![]() The film became a commercial success, grossing $171 million worldwide against the budget of $25 million. No Country for Old Men premiered in competition at the 2007 Cannes Film Festival on May 19. The film also stars Kelly Macdonald as Moss's wife Carla Jean, and Woody Harrelson as a bounty hunter seeking Moss and the return of the $2 million. The film follows three main characters: Llewelyn Moss (Brolin), a Vietnam War veteran and welder who stumbles upon a large sum of money in the desert Anton Chigurh (Bardem), a hitman who is sent to recover the money and Ed Tom Bell (Jones), a sheriff investigating the crime. The film revisits the themes of fate, conscience and circumstance that the Coen brothers had explored in the films Blood Simple (1984), Raising Arizona (1987), and Fargo (1996). ![]() ![]() ![]() Starring Tommy Lee Jones, Javier Bardem, and Josh Brolin, the film is set in the desert landscape of 1980 West Texas. No Country for Old Men is a 2007 American neo-Western crime thriller film written and directed by Joel and Ethan Coen, based on Cormac McCarthy's 2005 novel of the same name. ![]() |