Look for the Gem

Writers are always trying to improve their storytelling skills, and one of the best ways to do this is to read good books. Books are […]

Imply / Infer

Certain sets of words in the English language tend to confuse people. I have found the following to be among them: IMPLY / INFER To […]

Important / Importantly

Certain sets of words in the English language tend to confuse people. I have found the following to be among them: IMPORTANT / IMPORTANTLY The […]

Mystery The Last Chance Olive Ranch

The Last Chance Olive Ranch, by Susan Wittig Albert    Texas herb shop owner China Bayles wants to cancel her workshop at an out-of-town ranch […]

I / Me / Myself

Certain sets of words in the English language tend to confuse people. I have found the following to be among them: I / ME / […]

Action Thriller Killing Floor

Killing Floor, by Lee Child    Have toothbrush will travel. Action thriller series debut KILLING FLOOR introduces thirty-something retired army major Jack Reacher, a former […]

Healthful / Healthy

Certain sets of words in the English language tend to confuse people. I have found the following to be among them: HEALTHFUL / HEALTHY The […]

Crime Novel Crusader’s Cross

Crusader’s Cross, by James Lee Burke     A deathbed confession leads Louisiana bayou detective Dave Robicheaux to investigate the thirty-year-old abduction of young prostitute Ida […]