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Harold and Kumar took a Pass, But Bill and Ted Came Along on My Excellent Adventures
John Clark on the day following the election, feeling like a winner even though I only received 35% of the votes cast in Maine House District 105. How can that be? Read on. It started with a message on my … Continue reading
Something YA This Way Comes
John Clark reflecting on some recent reads. One of the beauties of good fiction is its power to go beyond simply entertaining the reader. Some books have the power to stick and get readers to do some fairly serious thinking. … Continue reading
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Tagged Contemporary issues, Immigration, John R. Clark, schizophrenia, School violence, Young Adult Fiction
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One Tough Tinkerer
Harold Emerson is immediately likable, as is his companion Mary. They also have that signature toughness so admirable in rural Mainers. Years ago, Mary survived an attack by a deranged neighbor that left her unable to work for several years, … Continue reading
Under Review
John Clark talking about another kind of writing that’s important to both authors and readers-the review. I started reviewing in 2003 when Beth and I became part of the Wolf Moon Journal family. Not long after, I was accepted as … Continue reading
A Shout-Out and Thoughts on a New Trend
John Clark congratulating Brian Katcher on his new book Deacon Locke Went To Prom. This is his fifth book and combines funny with emotional. In addition to writing, Brian is a school librarian in Missouri. Here’s a brief description” “Promposals … Continue reading
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Tagged Brian Katcher, ebooks, John R. Clark, New Adult fiction, Paranormal Romance, Proms, Publishing trends, Young Adult Fiction
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