Talking to Strangers by Malcolm Gladwell was a haunting, compelling read that took me by surprise. I’m not big on non-fiction books, but I’ve read a few here and there. And I’m obviously late to the Gladwell train. When I spotted the book, the title alone was enough to pique my interest. As someone incapable […]
hectic zeniths – A Hectic Return to My Creative Zeniths Through Music
Let make this clear at the beginning, just in case some hectic zeniths fan decides to hunt me down for some reason*. I’m not a music reviewer. I lack the needed education on any and all musical matters. At best, I’ve been around my younger brother enough to have heard him talk at length about […]
Exciting New Book Releases: May 2020
Five new book releases will be boosting my Goodreads Want-to-Read list! May is in full swing, the birds are singing, the sun is shining, and our lives are still restrained by Covid-19. But books keep on coming out as usual. Why Care About New Book Releases? I’ve come to the realization that I cope better […]
Unsolicited Submissions – Horror or Hope for Writers?
*Photo by Suzy Hazelwood from Pexels Two years ago, I took a chance and sent a submission to a publisher who had opened its unsolicited submissions program. As you know, if you read my blog, I have a little dream. I was really excited, it is a well-known publisher with awesome books in its portfolio. And that gives […]
Robert McCammon – Swan Song & The End of the World
I recently finished the delicious horror dystopia Swan Song by Robert McCammon but this is not going to be a review. It made me think hard and even made me fear. A nuclear apocalypse is something that makes you ask the question – do I want to survive it or wish to go with the […]
Valthura: The Not-So-Humble Goals of a Dreamer
Alright, now that we got out of the way who I am, let’s figure out what I do. My life revolves around writing. I write, both professionally and for pleasure. Writing as in Copywriting [Updated 2022] I’ve been a professional copywriter for 6 years now, and there doesn’t seem to be an end to things […]
Book Reviews – What’s Their Worth & Why Write Them?
Let’s make one thing clear before we set off to discussing book reviews. I love reading books. That’s what I do most of the time, at lunch breaks, when I go to bed, when I just want to rest and unwind and not do anything else on a weekend. Books help me turn off my […]