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A Book Review of Writing War

Ron Capps wrote this book on writing for use by The Veterans Writing Project in their writing seminars and workshops. This book is a delightful read. It is a comprehensive guide to the craft and art of writing.

Writing War is a meticulously researched and well thought out book on writing fiction, non-fiction, and poetry. Throughtout the book, Ron Capps utilizes  examples from Veteran writers, so that his efforts will resonate with his intended audience.

The Veterans Writing Project. 2014. 148 pages.

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A Book Review of Soft Target

Rachel Brune has hit the soft spot I have in my heart for thrillers. In her debut novel, a reporter and a NYC cop “team up” and uncover a terrorist plot in NYC. Rachel Brune demonstrates at least four aspects of her expertise by writing this fast paced and action packed novel.

Infamous Scribbler. 2013. 206 pages.

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A Book Review of Snow Falls

The continuing adventures of Abraham Snow, by Bobby Nash. I think Bobby has found the sweet spot with these thriller novels.  They go down fast and smooth. He puts you right there with the action, with agent Snow. Strong character development, but the focus is on action.  I’m half way through the series, and I am sold.  Keep writing the Snow novels, Bobby !

Ben Books. 2017. 125 pages (estimated).

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A Book Review of Permanent Change Of Station

Lisa Stice is a military spouse that is at home with her love of family and poetry. Poetry is best when rendered with words sparingly. There is beauty evident in the thought process necessary to expose that which is necessary to convey meaning. Lisa Stice packs much into each word she writes, and shares what must be shared to bring us closer to her life experiences.

Middle West Press LLC. 2018.  86 pages.

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A book review of Heartwood

There is deep magic in Cristel Orrand’s Heartwood. The book is broken into two parts. Poetry and Prose. The prose is fiction that reads like memoir. It makes me want to sit down with Cristel, drink coffee, and hear more. Her poetry makes me listen because she understands both the nature of man, and the nature of nature. The book is broken into two parts. Both parts are heartwood.

Amalgamist Books. 2017. 69 pages.