Monthly Archives: September 2011

Fighting Discouragement Part 4 – Make it a Game

Posted on September 17, 2011 by Samuel Loveland

I’ve always been a big fan of the “Spoonful of Sugar” concept. I am much more likely to eat my veggies when they come with meat. It is ten times easier to clean my house when I’m listening to fun … Continue reading →

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Fighting Discouragement Part 3 – Face the Problem

Posted on September 16, 2011 by Samuel Loveland

During my latest slump, I was frozen in my novel. It’s outlined, ready to write. I’ve got about fifteen thousand words written already. At Worldcon, I got the signatures of 8 of my favorite authors in books, with little jots of … Continue reading →

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Tag! 10 Random Facts

Posted on September 15, 2011 by Samuel Loveland

I’ve been tagged by the awesome and insatiable Nisa. You know, I usually hate these self-survey things, but this looked fun! Especially because in a blog, I’m usually talking about what’s been on my mind, but this may be an … Continue reading →

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Fighting Discouragement Part 2 – Come Back!

Posted on September 15, 2011 by Samuel Loveland

Like a fight with a friend, you may find that some time apart to cool off is just what the doctor ordered; but if you never get back around to talking again, the problem goes unsolved. While it is sometimes … Continue reading →

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Fighting Discouragement Part 1 – Go Away

Posted on September 14, 2011 by Samuel Loveland

Barbara Sher says that fighting discouragement is a little bit like pushing snow. It gives at first, but then it builds up into a mound that no matter HOW much you dig in your feet, or how hard you strain … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Hard Magic by Larry Correia

Posted on September 14, 2011 by Samuel Loveland

Overall Rating: 5 stars (Loved It!) This book blew me away. In a world that suddenly got magic in the mid-1800s, we follow a group of magical heroes led by General Pershing against the Immortal Emperor Tokugawa. We follow Jake … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Peeps by Scott Westerfeld

Posted on September 13, 2011 by Samuel Loveland

Overall Rating: 3 stars (Liked It) When I first saw this on the shelf and read the summary on the back, I couldn’t help but think, “Ooooh! Vampires meets Scott Pilgrim!” And so, naturally, I picked it up. Cal is … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Behemoth by Scott Westerfeld

Posted on September 12, 2011 by Samuel Loveland

Overall Rating: 5 stars (Loved It!) Behemoth is Book 2 of the Leviathan Trilogy. Behemoth picks up on a cheerful front with Aleksandyr giving Daryn his (her) first fencing lesson. I liked that the book had me laughing from page … Continue reading →

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Book Review: The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman

Posted on September 6, 2011 by Samuel Loveland

Overall Rating: 5 stars (Loved It!) Hands down, one of the very best books I’ve read… not just this year, but ever! The Graveyard Book is gripping from the first moment, and sends chills down your spine. At the same … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Servant of a Dark God by John Brown

Posted on September 5, 2011 by Samuel Loveland

Overall Rating: 4 stars (Really Liked It!) I’m coming to the party kind of late on this one. Servant of a Dark God made its debut two years ago. The sequel, Curse of a Dark God, is in the works. … Continue reading →

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