Tag Archives: Teaser Tuesday

“Here was something to live for, to win to, to fight for — ay, and die for. The books were true. There were such women in the world.” p. 8, Martin Eden; Jack London Share your own ‘teases’ at Should … Continue reading →

It’s easy to be foolish, he thought. It’s dead simple, really. All you have to be is human and to allow yourself to do the human things, like fall in love with somebody when you know there’s no point and … Continue reading →

First, the food companies themselves are hooked on salt, sugar, and fat. Their relentless drive to achieve the greatest allure for the lowest possible cost has drawn them, inexorably, to these three ingredients time and time again. Sugar not only … Continue reading →

One man from Nebraska even wrote us a couple of times, filling his envelopes with books and brochures. He apologized for always filling my mailbox and ended one of his letters with, “I’m just so excited that you’ll be coming … Continue reading →

Teaser Tuesday is a weekly event in which particpants share excerpts from their current reads. Play along at Should Be Reading! Now we aim — after some work — to connect in the reader’s mind, with a single thread, elements … Continue reading →

“I…no others. I….all…” He shook his head, and spoke again. The Companion switched to its female voice, speaking for itself. “I do not have the vocabulary  to translate what Ponter is saying.”Mary nodded slowly. “The word you’re looking for,” she … Continue reading →

“I have studied the rules of sparring for an adequate time,” said Lobsang, standing up. “Two millionths of a second, to be precise. Sorry, did that sound smug?”Joshua sighed. “Actually, it sounded like exaggeration for humorous effect.”“Good” said Lobsang. “That’s … Continue reading →

Teaser Tuesday is a weekly bookish event in which bloggers share excerpts from their current reads, hosted by MizB of Should Be Reading. “Remember , don’t look up!” one of the sewer workers, affectionately known as the “flusher” within the … Continue reading →

Teaser Tuesday is a weekly bookish game hosted by Should Be Reading wherein participants share excerpts from their current reads. This week I started Bernard Cornwell’s King Arthur trilogy, which has proven captivating so far. There have been many more … Continue reading →

The conversation cut off by another person’s telephone ringing. The voice that trails away as eyes and brain tunnel into a screen. It’s annoying when you’re the victim, but then, don’t you do the same thing yourself? You’re in a … Continue reading →