by michaeld | Feb 22, 2013 | The Reader's Perspective
Making Books for Profit By Sheli Ellsworth Curious about the future of publishing, I recently had the privilege of visiting a large digital printing plant that specialized in print-on-demand (POD) books. I’d been to smaller plants before and as an editor, I’ve had the...
by Site Owner | Feb 1, 2013 | The Reader's Perspective
Call Me What You WIll By Annie Hicks As of late, I have been reading left and right, where it’s on the bus or walking on my way to my volunteer position, I try to squeeze in as much time as I am able to do so. While finding this time throughout my day to read all that...
by Site Owner | Nov 1, 2012 | The Reader's Perspective
Ursula K. Le Guin’s classic The Lathe of Heaven (1971) could become your new favorite book, especially if you are a Philip K. Dick (PKD) fan. It is interesting to note that she once was a friend of his, and helped champion his early work. The novel certainly...
by Site Owner | Oct 19, 2012 | The Reader's Perspective
When I went to Wordstock the first time in 2011, I was completely unsure of what to expect. I had vaguely heard of it from co-workers in the past but had never looked into it on my own. So I was intrigued when I had the opportunity to go as a volunteer for Portland...
by Site Owner | Sep 13, 2012 | The Reader's Perspective
Why I Love Being a Book Reviewer for Portland Book Review By Fran Byram When I retired, I knew I would never get bored because of all the hobbies I enjoy. An entertaining way to spend my free time is to read, which I love. For a long time, I was going to my local used...
by Site Owner | Jun 1, 2012 | The Reader's Perspective
Character Development By Jon Sanetel What I find most interesting or important in stories, especially in fiction, are the relationships and insights that each character has. It makes for a more vivid and rich world to draw you into the book. A book I read recently,...
