The Killing Moon (Dreamblood) by N.K. Jemisin My rating: 4 of 5 stars The Killing Moon by N.K. Jemisin is a touching coming of age story embedded in a novel of magic, power and political intrigue. Ehiru is a gatherer, a priest of Hananja who collects dreamblood from the dying. This practice serves two purposes.ContinueContinue reading “Review: The Killing Moon”
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Review: Chimerascope
I just discovered Douglas Smith has a novel due out this year. I love his short stories, so I am excited to see something in a longer format. In order to share my excitement, here is a review I wrote for SFcrowsnest for his collection, Chimerascope. ~+~+~+~+~+~+~+~ Chimerascope by Douglas Smith My rating: 4 ofContinueContinue reading “Review: Chimerascope”
Review: Warm Bodies
Warm Bodies by Isaac Marion My rating: 4 of 5 stars R is a zombie, one of the Dead. Julie is one of the Living. When they connect, things start happening. It’s one of those relationships that really shouldn’t work, but both are sufficiently young, curious and tenacious. R is unusually thoughtful for a deadContinueContinue reading “Review: Warm Bodies”
Review: Self-Editing for Fiction Writers
Self-Editing for Fiction Writers: How to Edit Yourself Into Print by Renni Browne My rating: 5 of 5 stars I should have read this book seven years ago, which is when I bought it. I find non-fiction (and any story lacking the presence of aliens) difficult to focus on, though. Maybe I thought having itContinueContinue reading “Review: Self-Editing for Fiction Writers”
Review: Wastelands: Stories of the Apocalypse
Wastelands by John Joseph Adams My rating: 4 of 5 stars Wastelands is not a door-stop of an anthology. The weight of the book did not numb my fingers or weary my arms. It is still a substantial collection, however, heavy with authors whose names are more than familiar and stories with ponderous themes. But,ContinueContinue reading “Review: Wastelands: Stories of the Apocalypse”
Kelly Jensen 