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Music Review: Moby – ‘Music from Porcelain’
Ever heard of a soundtrack to a book? Neither had this writer until Moby's 'Music from Porcelain.' Guess what? It makes sense. PLUS, it's damn good.
Read More »Book Review: ‘This Too Shall Pass’ by Milena Busquets
In ' This Too Shall Pass' Milena Busquets seeks to weave a touching story about the tragedy of loss. Unfortunately, this never happens.
Read More »Book Review: ‘Kowloon Bay,’ An Abby Kane Thriller, by Ty Hutchinson
In 'Kowloon Bay' by Ty Hutchinson we catch up to Abby Kane one more time as she continues her work with the FBI. However, on holiday in China in order to help her children understand their background, she is drawn into a mystery that could well be the destruction of the very family she has come to view as her own.
Read More »Book Review: ‘Dead Loudmouth’ by Victoria Houston
The recipe for Houston’s Loon Lake Mystery’s success lies in the author’s tasty seasoning of rural mayhem and murder with a large dollop of fishing lore.
Read More »Interview: Writer Robert Mrazek on His Inspiring ‘The Congressman’ Starring Treat Williams, (Part I)
As a first time director I wasn’t frightened, but I was concerned about being able to work with my co-director and harness the set and create a good atmosphere on the set.
Read More »Getting on Board with Acting – Part 1
The common wisdom is that screenwriters should take an acting class to understand what it's like to be on the receiving end of a script. I suppose not doing so, would be like trying to design a boat without having ever taken one out on the water. OK, I'm getting on board.
Read More »Book Review: ‘Luck Is Just the Beginning’ by Celeste Leon
The novel is rich with Puerto Rican flavor and historical details, and Leon writes with simplicity yet profound perception about human nature.
Read More »Book Review: ‘Remarrying Right’ By Susan Ortolano
New book, 'Remarrying Right,' helps remarrying couples avoid past mistakes.
Read More »PC Game Review: ‘Dead Island Definitive Edition’
'Dead Island' is still a fun game of zombie mayhem and the new Definitive Edition certainly looks good, but the upgrade is only skin deep.
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