by mylinhshattan | Jun 17, 2022 | On Writing, The Music in Prose, Toolbox
3 Min read The Music in Prose Simile and metaphor 2 books AVAILABLE ON PODCAST On Spotify On iTunes My book group chose to read love stories. We read seven or eight books, a mix of modern and classic. The night was perfect, the trees lush and full; my skin felt alive... 
by mylinhshattan | Dec 23, 2017 | On Life, On Literature
WINTER SOLSTICE There are sunnier days ahead! The days are getting longer with the winter solstice just past. Day length on December 22 is two seconds more than yesterday in my town, if you consult the chart for 2017. It’s hard to believe the sun sets at 4:29... by mylinhshattan | Dec 25, 2015 | On Life, On Literature, Stories
Here is a gift, a thoughtful and powerful tale about the true spirit of the day. Regardless of your beliefs, there is something here for everyone. It’s the best story I’ve read this season and I’m not sure I will ever think of fruitcake in the same... 
by mylinhshattan | Dec 4, 2015 | Bookshelf, On Literature
The Four Gift Rule for kids this season has hit social media and these are my picks for the fourth gift, Something to Read. Four Gift Rule For Children Something they want Something they need Something they wear Something they read I’m the Imelda Marcos of Christmas...