I read more classic literature than popular contemporary fiction. Classics are more intellectually stimulating, involving, and interesting. I’ve always been prejudiced, though I’m not exactly sure why. If I want to study, I’ll read Hemmingway, if I want to feel like James Bond, I’ll read Clancy. Recently, my attempts to understand my prejudices have become [...]

It’s important to have a healthy dose of daily reading. Most great writers agree it’s hard write without reading. Reading opens stylistic possibilities and technical nuances and gives you some idea of  your competition. I’ve recently been reading more and more. I’m constantly inspired to pick up a book by the newest line of insipid [...]

In an attempt to further the amount of industry news reported in this blog, I’ve decided to start making regular lists of upcoming books. I’ll welcome any personal reviews and post them here. Unfortunately, I probably won’t be able to give too many personal assessments of the listed work; I’m still getting through my classics, [...]