Since it's the first day of summer, I'd like to announce the publication of the Summer 2015 issue of Ray's Road Review. Please read and enjoy. Since I'm the poetry editor, I'd like to highlight the poets. They include Susan C. Waters, Bill Abbott, Ivan Jenson, Grant Mason, Mitchell Grabois, Michelle Askin, and Erren Kelly. …
Month: June 2015
My First WP Post Anniversary
Today is my fourth anniversary of my first WordPress blog post! Yay! I migrated over from Xanga to WordPress, a little unsure of things, but eventually found my way around and the rest is history. I'm going to post my first post from June 20, 2011. It's short. ____________________________________________ Hello world! Posted by Scott …
A Review of Nothing’ to Lose: The Making of KISS
Nothin' to Lose: The Making of KISS by Ken Sharp My rating: 4 of 5 stars Wow, this was a fascinating book! It's a behind the scenes look at the creation of KISS and their rise to fame, circa 1972-1975. It's co-authored by two band members, Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons, so you see a …
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A Review of On Basilisk Station
On Basilisk Station by David Weber My rating: 4 of 5 stars Flawed, but entertaining. Honor Harrington, newly-promoted Captain in the Queen’s Royal Manticoran Navy, has taken command of her first space cruiser, Fearless, and she is elated. She's worked for this moment for years. Unfortunately, an enemy has seen to it that she and …
A Review of Alistair MacLean’s Death Train
Alistair MacLean's Death Train by Alastair MacNeill My rating: 1 of 5 stars Bad. Stupid. Dumb. Poorly conceived and poorly written. It started off rather clumsily, but I decided to give it the benefit of the doubt and continue. And at times I was glad I did. At other times, I wanted to chew my …
