Have you ever wanted to have a rare glimpse into the inner-workings of a publishing house? Did you think that having such a glimpse into an immaculately clean, sweet-smelling publishing house, which carries the nourishing smell of fresh off-the-press books? Last year, I was given that chance, without the whole smell of freshly printed books,wafting…
Category: Uncategorized
Exciting News: Serving as editor/agent for new up and coming writer:Berenice Bejo
Update: Unfortunately, you have all been LOKI’D. This was all an elaborate April Fool’s Joke, meant to innocuously sow deceit in the minds of my blog readers. Berenice Bejo is no more real than Doctor Who, who is an entirely fictitious entity. Happy April Fool’s Day, from A Bibliophile’s Reverie. For your enjoyment, the joke…
Lestat Book Coven Discussion #3
GIF Image of the Week! If you are following this ongoing series of discussions, I apologize for the belated nature of this post. In the newsletter, I mentioned that I would post this at 7pm Eastern on Sunday. Yet again, other sudden writing interests distracted me that entire day. But, I feel sober of mind,…
The Prince’s Poltregeist
I think fairy-tales should be inspiring, and that is why nearly all of them have happy, inspiring endings. They are meant to be ethically challenging and edifying. Not everyone will enjoy these, but I enjoy writing them, because they help me reflect on things in an allegorical way that I can’t quite write without writing…
Hollywood Panders to the Fundamentalists: The “Noah” Film Controversy and the disturbing trend of literalism and illiteracy
Due to the sensitive nature of rants dealing with religion, I highly suggest that you overlook this, if you are not fond of these types of divisive discussions. Please,please read this through, and know that you are open to have any opinion you want about this film and other topics raised in this rant. Thank…
Inside the Writer’s Studio #1-Creating a Steampunk Epic
Oftentimes, the task of writing a novel can feel equal parts torturous and blissful. I would say that the latter bit carries more truth, since a majority of the time spent writing is torturous. It is torturous to try to sometimes pin certain characteristics down for a particular character, or write an engaging action sequence…
Lestat Book Coven Discussion Week #3 Reading Assignment &Questions
Hi Coven Members! Everything that is contained within this post is everything that you will find in the newsletter that I’ll be emailing to everyone in a matter of minutes. If you still wish to sign up for the newsletter, you can find the pertinent instructions about how to do so on the Lestat Book Coven…
Forgotten Garden by: Kate Morton Book Review
Amazon.com (Kindle Edition)/Barnes and Nobles (Nook Edition)/Kobo If you enjoyed the underrated film adaptation of The Secret Garden, you will love this book! Review: Have you ever watched a film adaptation, whose evocative imagery and rich emotions left an indelible impression on your mind that are imperishable? Ever since the age of four, I can recall such…
Lestat Book Coven Discussion #2
I apologize in advance for the lack of a newsletter being sent out Thursday. There wasn’t enough news to warrant a newsletter, plus last week’s jury duty stint sorta deprived me of the stamina needed to write really anything last week. Now that I am done with my short-termed civic duty, it is with great…
Lestat Book Coven Discussion# 2 Questions and Assignment Details
Hi Coven/ Prospective Members of Lestat’s Book Coven (Visit the Lestat Book Coven on details, about how to join!) Monday’s discussion went wonderfully, and many people left many interesting points about the first thirty-five pages of Interview with the Vampire. Nearly all the participant’s substantive responses reflected the depth of Anne Rice’s work in the first thirty-five…
Interview with the Vampire: Lestat Book Coven Discussion
Reminder: According to Anne Rice, Prince Lestat will be available for pre-order on all internet sites, beginning tomorrow. It is already available for pre-order through Barnes and Noble’s website, though! Hello Members of my Coven, Welcome also to prospective members of this coven!! All are invited to sit down in our comfortable lair in a…
Unadulterated Rant Sunday (Disney Edition): Why I think the Little Mermaid is Anti-feminist/Anti-Humanist
WARNING!! Unimpeded ranting ahead! Tread carefully, if you are a Little Mermaid fan! Disclaimer: This is two-parts snark, and one-part rant! We all do it at one time in our lives. I can watch stuff, and still critique it! So, if you love “Little Mermaid” to the point of blind adulation, please overlook this article, look at…
A Bibliophile's Reverie 