Nicholas Bruner
Fantasy, Science Fiction, and Young Adult Author
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Scary Movies: Obsession
Bear is a failure-to-launch guy, stuck in a cool but ultimately dead-end retail job at a used record store. He’s totally and completely in love with a beautiful co-worker, Nikki, who he knows is out of his league. Another co-worker who’s a friend, Ian,… Continue Reading “Scary Movies: Obsession”
Scary Movies: Misery
Misery is a rarity–a top-shelf, major studio produced-horror film, directed by Rob Reiner (!) and starring big stars like James Caan, Catherine Bates, and Lauren Bacall (!). It’s a movie I’ve heard a lot about over the years and wanted to see for a… Continue Reading “Scary Movies: Misery”
What I’m Reading: City of End
Today I have the pleasure of reviewing a book by a local (to me) author, City of End, by Katelyn Pfeiffer. Katelyn lives in Manassas, Virginia, not far from me, and a good friend who met her at a book signing recommended this book to me.… Continue Reading “What I’m Reading: City of End”
What I’m Reading: Fast Girl
Fast Girl, a memoir written by former American Olympian Suzy Favor Hamilton, is the bizarre story of an American sweetheart turned escort. This former Olympic athlete had a dream lifestyle few could ever hope for, but instead of being content with it, Suzy chose… Continue Reading “What I’m Reading: Fast Girl”
What I’m Reading: Arena Forged
Arena Forged, by Robert Ryan, follows Drom, a quiet farmer in middle age who lives alone and tends his crop in the foothills of a mountain range at the edge of Camlanta. One spring day, a beautiful young woman rides by on the road… Continue Reading “What I’m Reading: Arena Forged”
What I’m Reading: Trafficked: My Story of Surviving, Escaping, and Transcending Abduction into Prostitution
Trafficked, a memoir written by British author Sophie Hayes, is the riveting tale of Sophie’s descent into the dark world of trafficking and prostitution in western Europe. What makes this memoir shocking is that Sophie Hayes was an educated British girl from a middle-class… Continue Reading “What I’m Reading: Trafficked: My Story of Surviving, Escaping, and Transcending Abduction into Prostitution”
What I’m Reading: Postcards from Earth, Collection 2
With this book, I have the pleasure of reviewing someone who might very well be the Rod Serling of our time (the famous host and writer of the old Twilight Zone TV series), Tom Sterling. Even his last name is similar! This is the second collection… Continue Reading “What I’m Reading: Postcards from Earth, Collection 2”
What I’m Reading: The Other Man
The Other Man, a memoir written by former Calvin Klein model and Baywatch star, Michael Bergin, is primarily the story of his torrid secret love affair with Carolyn Bessette. Interestingly, Michael Bergin has claimed he never intended to write a book about or profit… Continue Reading “What I’m Reading: The Other Man”
