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Lord of the Dark Sun
For readers who enjoy finding and experiencing a blend of science fiction and romance done well, Lord of the Dark Sun is one to pick up. I found mine in a used bookstore. Though published a while ago (Dec. 2002), an excellent story never expires.

Christina Francine
Jun 22 min read
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A Comparison of Didion’s In Cold Blood and Capote’s Slouching Toward Bethlehem
Although Joan Didion’s Slouching Toward Bethlehem and Truman Capote’s In Cold Blood are
considered literary or new journalism, their work has some differences. Of course, there are other similarities, such as observations about human nature, seemingly trying to solve a life mystery about people, and creating a grim atmosphere. Both play with facts using the lens of their opinions, which should be considered when reading their work. Authors should be careful; otherwise, fact

Christina Francine
Apr 225 min read
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Author Visit at Hamburg Library
Christina Francine at Hamburg Library

Christina Francine
Mar 290 min read
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Gods & Monsters
God & Monsters R. M. Gayler Cover Design by Melissa Williams Design Interior typesetting and Layout by Melissa...

Christina Francine
Mar 111 min read
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Rooted in Dreams
Christina Francine's review of Rooted in Dreams by Sam Hertz

Christina Francine
Feb 81 min read
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The Good Witch of Abbotsford
A fanciful story about a good-hearted witch named Morag who saves children from bad witches. Hutton based her adventure on one of Sir Walter

Christina Francine
Feb 11 min read
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Christina Francine Visits East Aurora Library
Christina Francine visits East Aurora Public Library March 22, 2025

Christina Francine
Dec 16, 20241 min read
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Rush
Brief Book Review of RUSH by Megan Matthews

Christina Francine
Dec 15, 20241 min read
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Author Interview at The Author Cafe
Nov. 5, 2024 Many thanks to The Bookshelf Cafe News for the Author Interview. https://www.thebookshelfcafe.news/https://www.thebookshelfc...

Christina Francine
Nov 7, 20241 min read
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An Interesting Read for Educators of Writing in the Classroom
AI and writing in the classroom.
Ways to distinguish AI composed essays from human composed ones.

Christina Francine
Jul 5, 20241 min read
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