Tag Archives: fantasy

Perception is Everything.

Posted on March 8, 2012 by Julia Barrett

My question – Can a dynamite cover, a beautiful, visually stimulating cover, an intriguing mysterious cover influence your opinion of the story behind the cover? I think the answer is yes. I’m perusing some amazing artwork for my science fiction … Continue reading →

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In the meantime…

Posted on July 15, 2011 by Julia Barrett

While I’m waiting for Amazon to upload Incorporeal and All Romance Ebooks to approve my account, I’m working on the next installment, In the Flesh, and reading Jane Slayre, by Charlotte Bronte (?) and Sherri Browning Erwin – thanks to … Continue reading →

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Since I’m tired, I’ll entertain…

Posted on July 6, 2011 by Julia Barrett

One of my favorite scenes from The Princess Bride. I’d play more, as my daughter reminded me of a princess bride, but the ‘embed’ function has been disabled for most of the youtube clips. We’ve barely slept in over ten … Continue reading →

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Quickie Rating – A Game of Thrones

Posted on April 20, 2011 by Julia Barrett

I’m rating the new HBO version based upon the first book in the series, A Song of Fire and Ice, by George R. R. Martin. The first episode was brilliant. Casting:  10/10 Sets:  10/10 Acting:  10/10 Storytelling:  9/10 (simply because … Continue reading →

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Managing POV.

Posted on April 19, 2011 by Julia Barrett

I’m reading a work of genre fiction, YA fantasy to be specific, and I’m having some issues with point of view. I’m the first to admit that while YA is not not my cup of tea, it hasn’t been my … Continue reading →

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