Archive for August, 2015

In Cold Blood by Truman Capote

August 31st, 2015  |  Published in Amazon reviews, e-news

This is a brilliant read. Capote skilfully transforms raw factual material into compelling fiction; stories within stories, sub-plots and flashbacks enhance the quality of this read. Read the rest of this entry »

Joyland by Stephen King

August 31st, 2015  |  Published in Amazon reviews, e-news

I read both his short stories and novels. Stand out favourites are: The Shining and Pet Sematary. They are grim, intense and genuinely frightening, but also strike a chord with what it means to be human, decent and compassionate. Read the rest of this entry »

Bel Ami by Guy de Mauspassant

August 31st, 2015  |  Published in Amazon reviews, e-news

His style and ideology have influenced me, particularly his cynical and sardonic view of humanity. He is a master writer whose works are very readable and contemporary. Read the rest of this entry »

VCE Tip One: Revision

August 25th, 2015  |  Published in e-news, English teacher resource

A pantser is someone who flies by the seat of their pants, that is, they make it up as they go along. In your exam preparation and in your essay writing you cannot afford to be a pantser. Read the rest of this entry »

Review and commentary on Stasiland

August 22nd, 2015  |  Published in Amazon reviews, Creative non-fiction, Dark Tales, English teacher resource, History, Literary comparison, Reviews

Stasiland
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