Category Archives: Movie Reviews/Book Reviews

Among the Islands

At a recent book marketing meet-up I attended, the books editor at The Oregonian newspaper spoke of the dismal fate of most books seeking a review from their publication. On average, they receive about 500 queries a week, and only … Continue reading

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HTML, XHTML & CSS for Dummies

In the past, I have avoided reading books in the Dummies series. I think it has to do with my intellectual pride. Also, there are several things, such as raising chickens, acrylic painting and organic gardening that I’d rather learn … Continue reading

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Stabs at Happiness Book Release Event

Last night my husband and I headed in to downtown Portland for a book release event at the Jack London Bar. The featured book was Portland-based author Todd Grimson’s newly-released collection of short stories Stabs at Happiness: 13 Stories. Todd Grimson was … Continue reading

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A Brilliant Novel in the Works

Recently, my husband and I joined a book marketing meet-up in Portland, hosted by book marketing specialist The Neo Com Group. At the first meet-up we attended, the guest speaker was Portland writer Yuvi Zalkow. Zalkow’s debut work A Brilliant … Continue reading

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5 Holiday Movies for Book Lovers

I hardly go to movie theaters these days, but this time of year, I always become somewhat overwhelmed by all of the great movies that are released in time for the holidays. I’ve heard great things about both Argo and Lincoln, … Continue reading

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