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The Book Killers: Poor Revisions - The First Look
In this ongoing series, Christopher Klim, author and senior editor of the US Review of Books, takes a look at common errors that undermine books.

All fine writing is the result of rewriting. I don’t know who coined that phrase, but it is certainly a fact. The first draft is the art of writing. It should be accomplished as uninhibited as possible, held apart from the unforgiving conscience of the self-editor. The style of draft work varies between authors, from a bare bones outline to pregnant prose. Revising the draft involves the craft of writing. Prose is expanded and contracted, and elucidation is achieved. Writers spend most of their time rewriting. They make up for their perceived deficiencies in talent and level the playing field. ...
 
 
Reviews for March 2021
Aimee's Restoration by Audrey Marr
All Israel Shall be Saved by Joel Zao
Art of Forgiveness, The by Carolyn CJ Jones
Birds and Other Beasts by R. H. Peake
Business Woman: Edition 1 by Starlite
Canada In Chaos by Walter Benstead
Caregiver's Response, A by Gary Pacernick
Child’s Christmas in San Francisco, A by John Briscoe
Christena, The by Whitman T. Browne
Drifting into the Light by J.B. Harris
Earth and Stars by R. H. Peake
God Haters, The by Bryant Harris
Grammy Said, “No!” by Lucy Geddes
It's Personal by Cynthia R. Hobson
Life Works Both Ways by Cydney Valery-Leung
Lion and the Queen I Hope to Be, The by Cindy Gilbert
Little Abby and Her Animals by T. Steele Petry
Lord in the Concorde by Cormac G. McDermott, BA, MEconSc
Midnight Sun by Florian Louisode
Miracles of Life or Life of Miracles by Lily
My Life Journey from Darfur, Sudan to Boston USA by Victor Zaki
My Secret Place by Cynthia R. Johnson
New Day Surprise by Simon Jones
Nurturing from Afar by Jean Anderson
Pandora’s Box by Alan Davis
Plays with Words by Bruce P. Attwood
Right Place at the Right Time, The by Curtis Connaughty
Solar Cell, The by Dean Evans
Strong Stone Wall by Joann Klusmeyer
Thy Kingdom Come by Marsue and Jerry Huerta
To the Monsters of My Past by Cameron Crews
Travels of ibn Thomas, The by James Hutson-Wiley
Way We Were, The: Volume 3 by Peter Burgess
 
 
 
 
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Doc’s Dog Days: A Hickory Doc's Activity Book
by Linda Harkey

book review by Kate Robinson

"'Doc, you can learn a lot about a book by eating its binding.'"

Linda Harkey, a former educator and museum docent as well as a hunting dog enthusiast, writes children’s books about the beloved and oft-visited topic of canine capers, making the old new again by featuring a specific breed close to her heart—German short-haired pointers. In this third book of her series, the adorable black-and-white illustrations by Mike Minick are begging to be colored and doodled upon with markers, pencils, or crayons, making this both an educational and a fun diversion likely to be appreciated by kids and their caregivers, parents, and teachers. ... (read more)
 
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Little Eliza at the Dinosaur Exhibit by T. Steele Petry
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Little Abby and Her Animals by T Steele Petry 
 
“Petry, the book's author and illustrator, paints a detailed and visionary story with each new animal that Abby encounters throughout her summer. Readers will feel as if they are meeting the animals themselves and getting to know them.”
- The US Review of Books
Little Sammy and the Seasons by T Steele Petry

“Catering to young minds who are just beginning to embrace the limitlessness of their surroundings and nature... an emphasis on enjoying life and squeezing as much joy out of it as possible. The artwork truly drives home the sense of peace and fulfillment the work provides.”
– RECOMMENDED, The US Review of Books
Little Eliza and the Dinosaur Exhibit by T Steele Petry
 
“The totality is a dramatically vibrant work for children that they and their parents can enjoy, with a combination of visual and written information that will evoke inquiring reader to seek a greater expanse of knowledge.” 
– RECOMMENDED, The US Review of Books
 
Little Pablo Gets a New Puppy by T Steele Petry
 
“A former family practice physician turned writer and artist adds some fun yet practical knowledge for potential pet owners. Petry charmingly presents the story of Pablo, a cute kid with a certain carefree manner of stance and style that will invite children to identify with him.” 
 - RECOMMENDED, The US Review of Books
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