An Edited Review of Charles Bukowski’s Scarlet

Charles Bukowski's Scarlet by Pamela Wood My rating: 1 of 5 stars January 6, 2013 -- EDIT: The author of this book emailed me today and wrote me a very gracious email when she could have rightly attacked me for being so mean spirited in my short, bad review of her book. She assured me …

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A Review of Counter-Clock World

Counter-Clock World by Philip K. Dick My rating: 4 of 5 stars This is a three star book I'm giving four stars to because of its originality. Dick is an author unlike any other. He can definitely come up with some unique stuff. This isn't Dick's best book, but it's not bad. The premise is …

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New Issue of Ray’s Road Review Is Out!

The new Winter 2013 issue of Ray’s Road Review is out! We’ve got some great fiction, nonfiction & poetry, as well as photography. Please check it out at http://raysroadreview.com. The new poets (since I’m the poetry editor) include Mark Jackley, Ivan Jenson, Jnana Hodson, Robert Demaree, BZ Niditch & Holly Day. Please read & submit!

A Review of The Best of Frederik Pohl

The Best of Frederik Pohl by Frederik Pohl My rating: 5 of 5 stars This is another book of short stories by Frederik Pohl that I've read and he really doesn't disappoint. I like his short stories much better than his novels, to be honest. "The Tunnel Under The World" was published in the mid-50s, …

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A Review of Mercury

Mercury: An Intimate Biography of Freddie Mercury by Lesley-Ann Jones My rating: 5 of 5 stars I have to admit up front that I've been a huge Queen fan since the 70s when I was a kid listening to their music. They remain one of my favorite groups of all time, and I believe Freddie …

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