I've come across two new reviews of 22 Scars online recently, which I feel really reflect the intent behind the novel. One of them is utterly glowing (of course!), while the other is positive while offering some criticisms. Either way, both are honest, and I feel like they showcase the story in the light it … Continue reading Two New Reviews
Month: June 2018
Comparisons of 22 Scars
I've written before about some of the books out there that are inevitably going to serve as comparison point for 22 Scars. These books include Thirteen Reasons Why, Scars, and Cut, amongst others. But that was because of the specific plot points, thematic material and characters. Sometimes (who am I kidding - all of the time), I wonder about … Continue reading Comparisons of 22 Scars
When Your Book Makes a Difference
I did a book signing recently at the coffee shop down the road from my house. I can't call it a roaring success from a sales point of view - only three people came - but it was nonetheless an interesting and rewarding experience. The first person to show up was a generally avid reader … Continue reading When Your Book Makes a Difference
Jonathan Davis’ Black Labyrinth
Whilst they were never ranked among my absolute favorite bands—the ones that spoke directly to my teenage depression—Korn were nonetheless part of the soundtrack to my youth, played incessantly on the radio, or on a boombox in the senior lounge. There was something about the dark, suppressed rage (the same rage that would explode later … Continue reading Jonathan Davis’ Black Labyrinth
