2-for-1 special

You get a two-fer this time because I completed #13 before going to the disability caucus and started #14 after returning and forgetting I hadn't blurbed about the previous one.



13. All the Windwracked Stars by Elizabeth Bear

. . . song swept down from all the windwracked stars above

I've been reading EB's LJ for a while now but had never read any of her books. Silly Dawn -- no cookie. I love the way she uses language -- e.g., I haven't seen some of those synonyms for "red" in a looooooong time. I'm not familiar with the Norse pantheon, so I'm not sure how much she played with the primaries or if she stuck true, but it really doesn't matter because I enjoyed the story so much. Very recommended.



14. The Birthing House by Christopher Ransom

Death borders upon our birth, and our cradle stands in the grave

Meh. A great story idea with so much potential, but it tripped and face-planted at the starting line. I'm a crappy writer, and I feel I could've done better. The top of the dust jacket said "international bestseller", and I'm still trying to figure out how. The characters are one-dimensional, the conflict between Conrad and his wife was forced -- and what the HELL was with that ending? Don't waste your time.

Gimps unite!

Mom and I are heading out of town tomorrow to attend a disability caucus. We'll get home Friday afternoon or evening. I've never been to one of these, so it'll be interesting. Tomorrow's highlight is a performance by Flame, a rock group made up completely of people with disabilities.

Everyone be nice to each other and share your toys while I'm gone. *hugs*

*trumpets sound*

My FA review is finally in print, and my official PDF is saved! Please send me a SASE for your autographed copy. *grin*