My February 2018 Book Haul

Looking forward to experimenting with another plan to read even more. If you haven't viewed my 2018 resolutions, my goal is to read 333 books (including comics & e-books) by the end of the year. Here's my February 2018 book haul...

BOOK REVIEW: “The Little Book of Talent” by Daniel Coyle

I thought I wasn't accepted to TAG because I wasn't born talented enough. After reading Daniel Coyle's The Little Book of Talent, I conclude my old beliefs were complete poppycock. Talent isn't born, it's built.

BOOK REVIEW: “The Writing Warrior” by Laraine Herring

I can write forever in my journals. However, my writing's slower when it comes to writing for publication.  Why does this particular block keep showing up? I picked up Laraine Herring's The Writing Warrior for answers.

6 Louisiana Books to Catch Those Bayou State Vibes

My maternal grandmother was from Louisiana. I won't ever be able to talk to her about it since she passed away shortly after my mom was born. The family link might be a subconscious reason why I've always been interested in Louisiana. The vampire lore, its haunted history, the voodoo culture, and the melting pot diversity always fascinated me.

BOOK REVIEW: “Steal Like an Artist” by Austin Kleon

Before Show Your Work, Austin Kleon published Steal Like an Artist. The stealing Kleon refers to is combining ideas and shaping them into your piece of work. One time, Kleon wrote Jurassic Park fanfiction after watching the first movie. That's an artist stealing...

BOOK REVIEW: “Show Your Work!” by Austin Kleon

Every creative person should read Show Your Work right now! This book will help you get noticed for any creative work you do. If you've finished a short film or a painting, tell someone about it. It can either be by word of mouth or online. Show it off on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter...

BOOK REVIEW: “Chilling Adventures Of Sabrina” by Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa

I should've paid closer attention to this quick review. Chilling Adventures of Sabrina will creep you out! The book has the 50s-60s horror movie vibes all over it. I thought, "Hmm, this will be cool to read before I go to bed." What the heck was I thinking?

28 Book Ideas for Black History Month

Looking for something to read during Black History Month 2018? Here's a quick list of 28 books you can read. The list includes biographies, general non-fiction, graphic novels, and more.

BOOK REVIEW: “The Art of Doing” by Camille Sweeney & Josh Gosfield

Ordinary people take action and reach extraordinary heights. That's the gist of The Art of Doing. Opera superstar Anna Netrebko used to be a janitor. Tony Hsieh started out delivering pizza then turned into a billionaire CEO. Every single person in The Art of Doing has done something and finds themselves in new, exciting places. They keep growing, doing whatever they need to do to reach their goals.

BOOK REVIEW: “The Secret Teachings of All Ages” by Manly P. Hall

The Secret Teachings of All Ages is a world full of mysticism still alive in today's society. You'll uncover everything from alchemy symbols to the zodiac signs. What you want to know about the occult world is all in here.