Tag: Reading
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Review: Action heroine peels back secrets, kicks ass in The Mask
Taylor Stevens has created a tough, intelligent action hero in the character of Vanessa Michael Munroe, one in whom many readers will want to spend time with. Munroe’s sharp wit, keen mind, and physical abilities are all evident in Stevens’ new novel, The Mask ($24, Crown Publishers). All of Munroe’s…
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Today’s Best Writing & Reading on the Web
Every day I scour my Facebook feed for interesting articles and tips related to writing. I usually find a dozen or so articles that I open in separate tabs or bookmark to be read as I find time. Some of these articles are one-time only reads, meaning I’ll read the…
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Paperbacks edge out hardcovers for readability, collectability
I’ve previously written about my preference for reading print books over digital books, but it occurs to me that I also prefer paperback books over hardcover books. First, there is the matter of price. Paperbacks are less expensive, which means I can buy more paperbacks, which means I have more to read.…
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The Martian is smart, often tedious, tale of survival
by G. Robert Frazier The Martian by Andy Weir isn’t lacking for quality reviews on the Internet, so it was a little surprising to find the book was available for a free read in exchange for an honest review on Blogging for Books. Already a New York Times Bestseller, the…
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Join the ranks: Nashville Film Fest looking for a few good readers
Since it’s Giving Tuesday, I thought I should share a unique way for you to give back: You can be a volunteer reader for the Nashville Film Festival’s Screenwriting Competition. This is my second year as a reader for the competition, wherein I get to read dozens of scripts and…
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Physical books are more fun to read than their digital cousins
As an author, I welcome the opportunity to reach a wider audience by publishing in multiple formats, including audio, print and online. But as a reader, I clearly prefer being able to hold a physical book in my hands. Of course, I am biased. I was born in the sixties…
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Library holds adventures waiting to be discovered
I’m addicted to the written word. Always have been. But oddly enough, I haven’t checked out a book from my local library in at least a couple of decades. I don’t have to, you see. I’m very fortunate to have collected a lifetime of books to read (actually more than…
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How fast do you read?
Have you ever wondered how fast you read? I love to read. I devour everything. Books, comics, magazines, articles on the internet, blogs, you name it. I read so much it often keeps me from my other passion, writing. (Hey, they say in order to be a great writer you…
Story By G. Robert Frazier 