Category Archives: Books

Writing in 2020– Weight or Fuel?

Posted on July 16, 2020 by shullamuth

At every moment of suffocation since this started, it’s been art received and art made–words and music–that has saved me. Continue reading →

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When I Die, Please Send Flowers

Posted on December 17, 2012 by shullamuth

The world does not need more practicality, more measured decisions, and sterile good sense like “in lieu of flowers.” The world needs beauty in all it’s extravagance. I just finished reading Amy Stewart’s Flower Confidential. For a lot of the book, I … Continue reading →

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McKinty’s Cold Cold Ground

Posted on March 20, 2012 by shullamuth

In 1981 Belfast, Sean Duffy is a rare endangered creature– a Catholic cop in Northern Ireland. He begins the novel mostly honest and motivated by a desire to battle the violence tearing his community apart.  When I started The Cold … Continue reading →

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Adrian McKinty on Bee Candy:

Posted on February 17, 2012 by shullamuth

“…a gorgeous, heartfelt, bittersweet novel of love and grief and the possibility of redemption.” I’ve mentioned McKinty’s Forsythe trilogy, and reviewed his novel Falling Glass here on the blog. (I’ll be writing up my review for The Cold Cold Ground soon, but … Continue reading →

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A Paean to Anticipation

Posted on February 12, 2012 by shullamuth

I love feeling hungry to write. Coming off of a second draft of one project that needs a lot of work, getting ready to dive back in and finish another project’s first draft, I’ve been poised on a pleasant precipice of expectation. … Continue reading →

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Ten Reasons to Read an eBook Today

Posted on February 1, 2012 by shullamuth

10. Instant gratification. Discover a title you’re dying to start? Standing in a long line with nothing to read? Whip out your smartphone, browse, and download. You’ll have what you’re craving in seconds. 9. You do not have to choose … Continue reading →

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Comfortably Numb: The Inside Story of Pink Floyd, Mark Blake

Posted on January 13, 2012 by shullamuth

A very journalistic look at the evolution and dissolution of Pink Floyd, which made for a rather stiff though informative read. Blake’s  narrative arc begins just before the band’s brief reunion with Roger Waters for Live Aid 8 in 2005, then zips back in … Continue reading →

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“…the most beautiful human obsession.”

Posted on January 3, 2012 by shullamuth

According to Daniel Levitin’s This is Your Brain on Music, it’s, well, music. If you’re reading this blog, you’re aware that I agree with Levitin, if for no other reason than it justifies my own obsession. I know I should … Continue reading →

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Winner

Posted on November 30, 2011 by shullamuth

Hit 50,000 words on Partying with the Elder Gods, my Boston novel, on November 29th. Now I just have to complete the current draft of V so I can finish it.

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NaNoWriMo Rules

Posted on October 31, 2011 by shullamuth

NaNoWriMo is a damn good excuse to get my priorities in order. Therefore I’ve created the following list of rules to keep myself focused on writing. Rule 1: My daily goal is 2000 words, period. For me first drafts are all fun … Continue reading →

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