Tag Archives: Dean Wesley Smith

Schadenfreude

I’m off for three days, but I’m leaving you with some marvelous words I think authors and readers should be familiar with, some resources and some opinions, for what they’re worth. Schadenfreude: Pleasure derived from the misfortune of others. Avarice: … Continue reading

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The Good, the Bad and the Ugly.

Let’s work backwards and start with the ugly. I’m taking a page from Penelope’s book and deconstructing my connections. Over the past year, I’ve weaned myself away from blogger and review sites that thrive on negativity. The internet can be … Continue reading

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