CCLaP Fridays: TRUMPED! Beyond Politically Correct, by Peter Davidson
It’s just a collection of outdated Dad Jokes. Don’t bother. Continue reading CCLaP Fridays: TRUMPED! Beyond Politically Correct, by Peter Davidson
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CCLaP Fridays: Kinda Sorta American Dream, by Steve Karas
This week I review “Kinda Sorta American Dream,” by Steve Karas, a short story collection poised between comedy and apocalypse. Continue reading CCLaP Fridays: Kinda Sorta American Dream, by Steve Karas
American Odd: Urantia: The Great Cult Mystery, by Martin Gardner
This week I continue my American Odd essay series with a look at “Urantia: The Great Cult Mystery,” by Martin Gardner. Continue reading American Odd: Urantia: The Great Cult Mystery, by Martin Gardner
CCLaP Fridays: The Orthodox Dilemma, by George Alexander
This week I review “The Orthodox Dilemma,” by George Alexander, a personal exploration of the administrative, political, and dogmatic challenges facing the Orthodox Christian community. Continue reading CCLaP Fridays: The Orthodox Dilemma, by George Alexander
An Interview with Nicole Cushing
Earlier this month over at the Chicago Center for Literature and Photography, I reviewed “Mr. Suicide,” by Nicole Cushing. As my review went online, I found out Cushing’s book won the Bram Stoker Award for Best Debut Horror Novel. In this interview, Nicole and I discuss cons, “likeable characters,” Louisville, Kentucky, and the definition of evil. Continue reading An Interview with Nicole Cushing
CCLaP Fridays: Nuns with Guns, by Seth Kaufman
“Nuns with Guns” by Seth Kaufman is a dark satire about 4 nuns, a reality show producer, and a televised gun exchange program. Hilarity ensues. Continue reading CCLaP Fridays: Nuns with Guns, by Seth Kaufman
CCLaP Fridays: Mr. Suicide by Nicole Cushing
“Mr. Suicide” by Nicole Cushing is a dark novel of dysfunction, abuse, and violence. Continue reading CCLaP Fridays: Mr. Suicide by Nicole Cushing
CCLaP Fridays: The Subversive Utopia, by Yasir Sakr
This week I review a specialist text on the interconnection between architecture, urban planning, religion, and politics. Continue reading CCLaP Fridays: The Subversive Utopia, by Yasir Sakr
CCLaP Fridays: Earth Flight by Janet Edwards
Janet Edwards bucks the trend of YA novels by writing a compelling tale of disability and ambition that is not set in a dystopia. Continue reading CCLaP Fridays: Earth Flight by Janet Edwards
CCLaP Fridays: Nakamura Reality, by Alex Austin
“Nakamura Reality” by Alex Austin is about love, loss, and redemption in Southern California. Continue reading CCLaP Fridays: Nakamura Reality, by Alex Austin
The Driftless Area Review 