Archive for October, 2009

Book Wars! Are They Good For Readers?

Are the online book sellers really losing money? What do the lower prices mean to us, the buyers? When will my local bookstore disappear? Who are the online sellers that will have to shut their “doors?” Do the authors and publishers agree with these selling tactics? When will a new bestseller be “worth” $25 or [...]

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Sunday Salon – The Lost Symbol by Dan Brown

As I ponder what to write about Dan Brown’s new bestseller ” The Lost Symbol“, my mind wonders to visiting our capital again. My daughter lives in nearby Virginia and maybe a trip is necessary! I ran across an interesting article here about all the Washington landmarks mentioned in the novel. After reading ” The [...]

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Sunday Salon – Hostile Intent – Political Views?

Reading some of the comments on Amazon about ” Hostile Intent ” by Michael Walsh made me laugh! Sure you can read into any story what you want, but please come on this is a novel! Politics has taken over our mind-set! Think outside your small world and realize these ” fiction ” books are [...]

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Sunday Salon – Hostile Intent by Michael Walsh

I’ve finished Hostile Intent and sent my review to Bookreporter.com. If you are not familiar with Bookreporter.com, visit their site! Gomer Pyle from the Andy Griffith Show summed up my feelings best when he said, “It makes you think!” This is what we all think about now security, politics, internet, money and love! Now the [...]

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