{DISCUSSION} No One Dies

I have many bookish pet peeves, but let's add to the list: stories where no one dies. WHY?! Join the discussion!

Discussion Highlights: Likable Main Characters

Missed last week's discussion on liking the main character? No worries! Here's the highlights and a sneak peek of this week's topic!

Discussion Highlights: Emotional Responses: Crying

Missed last week's topic on crying while reading books? No worries! Here's the highlights and a sneak peek of this week's topic!

{DISCUSSION} Emotional Responses: Crying

I don't cry often in general, much less cried over a book. Yet, I know one in particular that did evoke such a response. Now... if I could only remember why. Have any books ever made you cry? Do you remember why?

The Unique Blogger Award

Thank you Annmarie for nominating me for The Unique Blogger Award! Read more about a cliche I do like and what I'm looking forward to this year!

{DISCUSSION} Are Writers more Empathetic?

Writers understand a wide variety of people and their emotions. Is that because they're more empathetic than non-writers? Join the discussion!

{Discussion} Stereotypes

There was some controversy about stereotypes being portrayed in a book this week. Let's discus stereotypes in fiction and how best to tackle them.

Discussion Highlights: Weak vs. Weakly-Written Characters

Missed the discussion last week about 'weak' vs weakly-written characters? No worries! Here's the highlights and a preview of next week's discussion!

{Discussion} Weak vs. Weakly-Written Characters

There is a huge difference between weak characters and weakly-written characters. While many readers may not think about this, I know writers do. Read more and tell me your thoughts on this topic!

Discussion Highlights: ‘Strong’ Female Characters

Did you miss last week's discussion about 'strong' female characters? No worries! Here's the highlights and a preview of this week's discussion!