Donna Janke Posts

Have you ever found a book difficult to read? I am not talking about having difficulty with the book because it is boring or uninteresting, because it is poorly written,…

Reading

The saying “don’t judge a book by its cover” doesn’t typically refer to books at all. It is a reminder to avoid jumping to conclusions about what someone or something…

Reading

Ah! The life of a writer. Up in the middle of the night with a brilliant idea. Write it up quickly before the muse leaves, spend a few minutes cleaning…

Writing

Reading Writing

I recently read The Shadow District by Arnaldur Indridason. That book prompted reflection on the role of history in fictional works, especially in mysteries. Indridason is an Icelandic mystery writer…

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