Writings & Ramblings
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Book Review: A Shadow in Moscow
I was flipping through a book distributor’s catalog a while back and ran across a book with the tantalizing subtitle “a cold war novel.” As

New Site Launch
As you probably know, I’ve been having some technical difficulties with my site lately. After consulting with my staff of expert computer scientists (aka Dad),

Book Review: Third Girl
This is my first Read Christie 2025 review! Read Christie 2025 is a challenge from Agatha Christie Ltd. That assigns a Christie book to each

Short Stories
What do you think of when you hear “short story”? If you’re a writer, it might call to mind a school assignment or a contest

Harney & Sons Tea Review
A quick fun post today. I’ve had a chance to sample some Harney & Sons teas I got for Christmas and I wanted to share

Book Review: The Valley of Fear
When it comes to my favorite fiction, I’m something of a purist. Most newer adaptations are met with skepticism and rarely approval from me. I