Review of Maria V. Snyder‘s “Touch of Power” Originally, I had a marginal amount of book reviews here several years ago.Over the course of the last year, the average number of reviews per month has dwindled on this blog due to college, and work on a potential novel. This is something that has…

The Wolf Gift Countdown:       Anne Rice “Wolf Gift” Signing in Philly: A Real Upcoming Event!!           Philly has often been overlooked by publishers when book tours of any kind are formed. The reason for this could possibly lie with Philly’s proximity to New York where most book tours commence….

“The Wolf Gift” Countdown: Mummy Month Part 1: Review of Anne Rice’s “The Mummy”    Nearly all Anne Rice’s books are seemingly conventional though she usually employs unconventional elements, philosophical concepts, and colorful characters to differentiate the story from other novels that feature witches, vampires, mummies, etc. Anne Rice’s “The Mummy,” or Ramses the Damned…

TOR/Macmillian features Madeleine L’Engle Reread Series!      Right now, there is ongoing discussion about several Madeleine L’Engle titles. As of now, there are two posts dedicated to Camilla and Both were Young. I highly recommend for people to read these posts especially if you happen to be a fan of Madeleine L’Engle’s works as I am….

A Ring of Endless Light Review: The earth will never be the same again.Rock, water, tree, iron share this griefAs distant stars participate in pain.A candle snuffed, a falling star or leaf,A dolphin death, O this particular lossIs Heaven-mourned; for if no angel cried,If this small one was tossed away as dross,The very galaxies then…

Senseless Violence The sound of gunshots pierced my ears- Jarred me I was permanently sleepless as long As this cruel rhythm sounded incessantly Through this wasteland of bodies Piled carelessly about me As I near my death,  I prayed to God for mercy While others prayed for the deaths of the supposed enemy… One cries…

An Assassin’s Lament Love poems are always stuffed Full of “Bloody” Romantic Melodrama That is so nauseating To the extent where the erotic touch wanes Whereupon the romance suddenly Transforms into something wretched- Utter Vermin How do I love?  With this murderous streak thundering through my mind Its an uncontrollable desire that overtakes And asserts its indomitable will…

Wolf Gift Countdown:February 14th, 2012 Vampire/Mummy Month: December 2011 Anne Rice Book-signings: A Very Real Possibility As we all impatiently..patiently await the release of Anne Rice’s “Wolf Gift,” many fans are probably speculating about potential book signings. Normally, publishers devise some kind of promotional tour for authors in promotion of their recent book. It is all…

Note to Readers of “A Bibliophile’s Reverie” I’ve been struggling to juggle all the tasks that must be completed before the end of my semester. Once I get to the blog, all my creative energy is expended. Since, I want my posts be high quality and not the product of a lack of inspiration: I’m…

A Bibliophile’s Reverie’s “Countdown to “The Wolf Gift” Begins Tomorrow…    On Valentine’s Day, during the year of the impending 2012 apocalypse, Anne Rice plans to release a book which features werewolves for she has decided once again to move onto to a new cosmology with a new breed of enigmatic creatures. In lieu of…

Never Enough Every occurrence of writingMakes me feel abashedFor I have to shed some unexpressed feelings andWeave them into a poetic tapestry that isBoth beguiling and bewildering After my hands leave the keyboard andThe Poem lies in finished formBefore my dispirited eyesI can only feel pain thatNow everyone can discern past theEnticing metaphors andSee directly into my core Writing should be a…

Through the Narrow Gate With a stuttered heart and a careful exhalation of this fragile breath I beheld my dead aunt with these lifeless eyes Tears trickled down my marble cheeks Then, I carefully sniffled To recapture my lost breath For, I’m not ready to lie motionless Before so many fear stricken faces  and Pretend…