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The Unprofessional Critic changed their profile picture 7 years ago
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The Unprofessional Critic commented on the post, How I Met My Daughter 7 years, 2 months ago
What a wonderful story – thank you for sharing it. Several years ago, one of my cousins made the choice to contact and spend time with his birth mother. There are a lot of emotions at play, on all sides. Your […]
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The Unprofessional Critic wrote a new post, Interview: Author Stacey Ballis (Plus a Book Giveaway!) 7 years, 2 months ago
Stacey Ballis: the author who enlightened me that authors are nice people!!–more–
I first met Stacey at a 2007 reading and event for her book The Spinster Sisters. She was extremely gracious in […] -
The Unprofessional Critic commented on the post, Book Review: “Tales From My Closet” (And My Overall-Tutu) 7 years, 2 months ago
Aw, thank you Hillary! It is so much fun to wear. And yes, please check out the book and let me know what you think!
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The Unprofessional Critic commented on the post, Book Review: “Tales From My Closet” (And My Overall-Tutu) 7 years, 2 months ago
You know, I’ve reread them in subsequent years and I think they hold up fairly well. Except for Sisterhood Everlasting, of course. No. My friends and I pretend that one doesn’t exist.
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The Unprofessional Critic wrote a new post, Book Review: “Tales From My Closet” (And My Overall-Tutu) 7 years, 2 months ago
It all started with my sister posting a picture on Facebook with the comment, “Who the hell would wear this?” Answer: I would, and I do.!–more–The article of clothing in question is this overall-tutu from […]
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The Unprofessional Critic wrote a new post, Book Review: While You’re Away, Part 1 7 years, 5 months ago
There’s been a lot of buzz in the past year or so about the “new adult” genre. Seems like it’s still finding its legs. From what I can gather, the characters are a little older than those in young adult. There’s […] -
The Unprofessional Critic wrote a new post, Sarah Dessen, Or How I Grew Up With a YA Author 7 years, 9 months ago
Sarah Dessen and I have never met. Someday, hopefully, that will change. In the world of young adult fiction, she’s nothing short of a rock star, she’s also a frequent fixture on The New York Times bestseller […] -
The Unprofessional Critic commented on the post, Interview: Susane Colasanti, YA Author, “All I Need” 7 years, 10 months ago
Definitely pick it up, Linotte! And she really inspires me, in case that’s not totally obvious. :)
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The Unprofessional Critic commented on the post, Interview: Susane Colasanti, YA Author, “All I Need” 7 years, 10 months ago
I know, right? She is so focused and just churns out those books, but they’re all really good so it’s the polar opposite of autopilot. They’re very thoughtful and distinctive from one another. She is one hardworking lady!
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The Unprofessional Critic commented on the post, Books: “Pastors’ Wives” by Lisa Takeuchi Cullen 7 years, 11 months ago
freckle, I’ve never read GCB but I know of it. Definitely has that tone – a little more serious (but maybe I’m thinking of the ABC TV version of GCB, which may be different from the book). I really loved this book.
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The Unprofessional Critic commented on the post, Books: “Pastors’ Wives” by Lisa Takeuchi Cullen 7 years, 11 months ago
Stephens, definitely pick up this book. I don’t think I could be married to a man of God either. And in the character of Ruthie’s case, her husband ISN’T a man of God…until one day he is. Can you imagine?
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The Unprofessional Critic wrote a new post, Books: “Pastors’ Wives” by Lisa Takeuchi Cullen 7 years, 11 months ago
I’ve been thinking a lot about religion. For many years I tried to avoid the topic. I grew up Catholic, have 13 years of parochial education, and a degree from a Jesuit university. I felt done. !–more–But […]
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The Unprofessional Critic commented on the post, Hot Reads: “Sinner’s Heart” by Zoe Archer 8 years ago
Cesy, I warn EVERY friend who has just purchased an ereader about buying books. Like, it’s soooo easy and that’s how they get you to spend a lot of money without realizing it!
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The Unprofessional Critic commented on the post, Hot Reads: “Sinner’s Heart” by Zoe Archer 8 years ago
Yeah. The dirty talk scene. I was literally fanning myself.
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The Unprofessional Critic commented on the post, Hot Reads: “Sinner’s Heart” by Zoe Archer 8 years ago
bronwynm23, I’m sorry, I should have made it clearer that it’s part of a series! I mention at one point that I bought another Hellraisers book but it’s kind of buried in there.
For the record, it DOES work as a […]
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The Unprofessional Critic commented on the post, Hot Reads: “Sinner’s Heart” by Zoe Archer 8 years ago
Hillary, I already have Demon’s Bride but haven’t read it – but I’m curious about Whit’s story!
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The Unprofessional Critic wrote a new post, Hot Reads: “Sinner’s Heart” by Zoe Archer 8 years ago
There are many downsides to being a critic. Like when you write a theater review that has people accusing you of being a soulless hipster AND a Starbucks-swilling millenial. Thanks, Internet! But you know what I […] -
The Unprofessional Critic commented on the post, The Psychology of Letting Go 8 years ago
Thank you everyone, for your comments. If I’ve learned anything in the past several months, it’s that almost everyone has a version of this story to tell. Hugs to all.
Tamalyn, I am so sorry for both your […]
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The Unprofessional Critic wrote a new post, The Psychology of Letting Go 8 years ago
TW: death, suicide
Last July, my friend J was found in a park, dead by his own hand. And I lost it. I’m still not completely sure why: though he’d been a huge influence on me, he’d also been out of my life for […]
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