Fiction
Birthright
Nora Roberts has written 'Birthright' the story of Callie Dunbrook aka Jessica Cullen a woman who was kidnapped and adopted illegally. Callie is an anthropologist who is the head of an archeological dig in a small town and at the same time learns that she may be the daughter of another woman other than the mother that raised her. Nora Roberts does show and tell her stories and with this one you can see the details of the dig along with all the events that she creates for Callie and all involved. You will feel for Callie, the mothers and fathers, and even Callie's friends.
By Mark Graham2 years ago in Critique
The Attic
There is an old house that sits in the middle of the town of Mare. There are rumors that it is haunted by a witch or whatever in the attic. There has been various families who have tried to live there, but it seems that when it comes to going up the stairs into the attic to find something an eerie feeling comes over a person, but curiosity of the person takes over. The person looks around the dusty place and looks around and everything seems just like it should in an old attic and one thinks if it's cleaned up it would make a good study or something else and then something else happens. The person feels like they are being pulled into a dark corner and the more they try to move away from the force the person feels that they should try harder to make it back to the stairs that led to the attic and this feeling that something wants or needs to do something in this attic subsides till another day when that curiosity returns and back up the stairs to the attic and the person with broom in hand starts to sweep up the dust and cobwebs. That eerie feeling returns, and the person feels like someone, or thing is watching just minding their time till a decision is made. No one has ever completely cleaned that old attic for the fear that seems to take over to escape happens, but it seems there is always someone will return and find out what that eerie feeling is all about.
By Mark Graham2 years ago in Critique
What happens if there is no SUN?
If the Sun were to disappear suddenly, the consequences for Earth and its inhabitants would be profound and catastrophic. As the closest star to our planet, the Sun's radiant energy sustains all life as we know it. Its light and warmth provide the necessary conditions for the development and sustenance of living organisms, from the smallest microbes to complex ecosystems. However, the sudden absence of the Sun would plunge the Earth into darkness and cold, triggering a series of devastating events.
By Angel Ann Saju2 years ago in Critique
What happens when we die?
What happens when we die? This question, perhaps more than any other, encapsulates the essence of human curiosity, fear, and wonder. It is a question that has intrigued philosophers, theologians, scientists, and everyday individuals throughout the ages. Yet, despite millennia of contemplation and exploration, the mystery of what lies beyond the threshold of death remains elusive, shrouded in ambiguity and speculation.
By Angel Ann Saju2 years ago in Critique
The Art of Constructive Critique: How to Provide Feedback That Inspires Growth
Constructive critique is an art form that can inspire growth and development in individuals, teams, and organizations. Providing feedback in a constructive manner requires skill, empathy, and a focus on improvement rather than criticism. In this article, we will explore the principles of constructive critique and provide practical tips on how to deliver feedback that fosters growth.
By BLESSING COOL 2 years ago in Critique
Big Sky a novel
'Big Sky' a novel written by the British author Kate Atkinson is a crime novel that seems to me several small cases entwined with one big case. There are many characters who are all intertwined with each other. There's Katja and Nadja; Mark Price; Nathan; Gary; Vincent; Reggie and Ronnie and a few others. It is a story of sex trafficking, as well as how family relationships can change over time. This is a good story, but it does go back and forth a lot with the story and stories. The short chapters made this a quick read though for I read it in two days. The book cover is done well and gives the reader a sense of the the locations of the story.
By Mark Graham2 years ago in Critique
The Soldier Ran Away
Here is another critique of a short story entitled 'The Soldier Ran Away' written by Kay Boyle. This is the story of a boy named Jeff Wheeler the son of an Army colonel who spends a lot of time on his hobby in his attic workshop. One night in doing his work Jeff begins noticing things about his work that he has not done and a few days later he discovers why and he begins to help a very young soldier who went AWOL and has a decision to make as well as Jeff does- on whether to share about the soldier to his father. The illustrations in this story are colorful and adds much to the story.
By Mark Graham2 years ago in Critique
Del
Another writing project that I am working on is a series of critiques of short stories and other writings that I have read in many of my old Literature textbooks that I had in high school and I found at Amazon and eBay. The first critique is about a short story entitled 'Del' written by Karl Harshbarger and it is about a boy named Del who is working in a labor camp and Del just wants to experience life and when he hears a train rolling by he remembers where he comes from and home. Karl use of language of how one young man uses the conversation to learn about each other and their situations. At times it seems that Del's wanderlust while listening to the train brings back many memories for him. The illustrations of the story does depict what Del is feeling throughout the story.
By Mark Graham2 years ago in Critique
Public Opinion. Content Warning.
'Public Opinion' is an adult novel of suspense and a bit erotic at times. It is written by Nathan Pettijohn and it kind of answers the question 'What does public opinion really mean to all of us?' The main character of Melvin, who also goes by a few other names along with a few friends are involved in the world of movie producing of X-rated films along with other dealings. Melvin must do some creative computer work to make everyone happy but is he really only wanting to do what is expected of him.
By Mark Graham2 years ago in Critique
