Have you read much by Francis Bacon? In truth, that’s a question I have never been asked. I think his is a name a lot of people are familiar with, and if pressed as to who he was, the answers might range from philosopher to scientist to writer to statesman. All are true; he was […]
Category: On Reading
10 Hacks to Boost Your Creativity as a Writer
Let’s face it, even if you’re a creative type, you sometimes need a boost of creativity. And when you’re a writer, you might have all kinds of characters and plots swirling around in your mind and heart, but it’s another story (no pun intended) getting those characters from mind to paper. This is when you […]
The 12 Best Books I Read in 2021
I didn’t reach my reading goals for 2021. I started the year with a Reading Challenge on Goodreads of completing 77 books. Didn’t think it would be too challenging. After all, in 2020, I read 126 books (although my initial goal was only 99). In fact, I’ve met or exceeded my reading challenges for the […]
How to Kill a Mockingbird, a Longing for Belonging, and the Power of Story
A Strange Introduction to Boo Radley The autumn I was 12, my big brother, Emmanuel, invented a name for our neighbor across the street: Boo Radley. The man’s name was actually Doug. Although in his late thirties, he still lived with his mother. Doug had narrow eyes and a strange, perpetual smile. We had been […]
A Good Book Is a Good Friend … and Authors Make Great Friends
Reading a book by an author you haven’t read in a while – a favorite author – is something like meeting up with an old friend. A good friend. The Depth of True Friendship You smile at the sight of your friend and their face lights up. You shake hands or hug. The two of […]
Bonita Jewel 