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Review: Tempest by Julie Cross
I give Tempest a 4 out of 5. That means it was a good book, kept me entertained and left me thinking about it for a bit afterwards, but not quite gushing about it. In the interest of full disclosure, … Continue reading
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The Matrix, the Steak, and the Wonder
In The Matrix, the freed humans know exactly what their previous reality was made of: lines and lines of code. Yet, when agreeing to betray the hero, Cypher makes this simple observation: I know this steak doesn’t exist. I know … Continue reading
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Tagged Cypher, Foreseen, sci fi, Science, science fiction, scientific explanation, steak, The Matrix, wonder
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The Deception of a Beautiful Day
When I’m asked what my novel, Foreseen, is about, my brain struggles to figure out what to say. My mouth still works, fortunately, spouting out that its a novel about a young woman who can secretly alter the decisions of … Continue reading
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Tagged Foreseen, novel, sci fi, science fiction, Terri Smiles, Terri-Lynne Smiles
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Book Review: Time Riders By Alex Scarrow
Okay, so this isn’t exactly a new book. It was published almost two years ago, and I’ve had it for over a year, intending to read it. Well, I finally have. And??? It’s a good book. I give it three-and-a-half … Continue reading
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He Left Us with Inspiration
Ray Bradbury passed away yesterday. I am saddened by the loss of one of my childhood heros, and my heart goes out to his family and friends. My earliest memories of being truly intrigued by a book came from him. … Continue reading
Hector West is a Racist
My preference is for stories that have some underlying lesson about life, whether it’s the value of friendship and self-sacrifice in Star Wars: A New Hope, or a reminder than man is not God in Michael Crichton’s Jurassic Park. On … Continue reading
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Tagged book, book review, Brewer, John C. Brewer, Multiplayer, sci fi, science fiction, science thriller
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“Inspiration is For Amateurs” or Where the Heck is the Book?
A Facebook friend of mine shared a Douglas Adams quote this morning: “I love deadlines. I love the whooshing sound they make as they fly by.” I’ve always enjoyed that line, although it has never fit me. I meet deadlines. … Continue reading
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Update: Terri-Lynne Smiles’ Novel, Foreseen
I haven’t said much lately about the status of my novel, Foreseen, other than it will be available in a couple months. I’ve been waiting for what is, hopefully, the last round of edits. Waiting is hard. Even harder is … Continue reading
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Tagged action, book, editing Terri-Lynne Smiles, Foreseen, novel, romance, science fiction, Writing
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To the Millennials: An Apology and a Challenge
To Gen Y, the Net Gen, Generation Next – those new and emerging adults in our society – I apologize. My generation has created for you a world that is upside down on its mortgage, owing more than can ever … Continue reading →