Day Ten: The first novel you remember reading. Black Beauty by Anna Sewell. Why the hell did a relative give me a gigantic novel when I was six years old? I have no idea. Honestly, it’s not that big. My version is only 208 pages. But as a small child, the novel looked daunting. However,Continue reading “30 Day Book Challenge: Day Ten”
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When You Give Up Something You Love
I’m rewriting some third person point of view chapters into first person for Darkwalker. I’ve come across my first omniscient “little did he know” type sentence. I can’t fix it in the suitable point of view. Exactly halfway into the book, I give the first hint at the ending, and unfortunately, I have to letContinue reading “When You Give Up Something You Love”
30 Day Book Challenge: Day Five
Day Five: A non-fiction book that you actually enjoyed The Science of Harry Potter: How Magic Really Works by Roger Highfield. First of all, I have to get up on my high horse about how this question insinuates that non-fiction books are not enjoyable. I’ve read heaps. I went to University. I’m so used toContinue reading “30 Day Book Challenge: Day Five”
30 Day Book Challenge: Day Four
Day Four: A book that reminds you of home. The Silver Brumby by Elyne Mitchell What can I say about this magnificent talking horse book? I suppose it’s not exactly a children’s book, although it’s certainly rated G… or maybe PG because of the violence of the fighting stallions. It’s a very realistic portrayal ofContinue reading “30 Day Book Challenge: Day Four”
Childfree By Choice – Does It Make Her Less Feminine?
At the risk of revealing too many spoilers, I feel the need to talk about something very close to my heart. In February, an ex Australian politician declared that “Anybody that chooses a life without children cannot have much love in them.” He was having a go at Australia’s currently childless female Prime Minister. ThisContinue reading “Childfree By Choice – Does It Make Her Less Feminine?”
Lissa Bilyk 