Distractions of Grandeur

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science fiction books reviews	Anomaly review Jul. 01, 2014 \| Comments This book contains all the successful ingredients of YA distopias, but doesn't come across half-baked. It, like the protagonist, desires to honestly explore a world of both tragedy and hope, humor and pathos, love and fear.
INSPYs science fiction books	INSPY Award Winner Jun. 28, 2014 \| Comments The judges have ruled, and the 2014 INSPY awards are ready to be given out.
theology	I am Second Jun. 23, 2014 \| Comments For the past four summers I've served as a camp counselor. This year's theme is "I am Second." Here's a video clip to give you a sense of what we'll be doing.
theatre	#TonyCanYouHearMe Jun. 21, 2014 \| Comments Why is there a hashtag in this page title? Because after this year's Tony Awards, the American Theatre Wing announced it would no longer give out an awards for Best Sound Design.
fantasy books reviews blog tour	Valley of Decision review Jun. 18, 2014 \| Comments This book's expansive, bold plot is weakened by writing that doesn't quite meet its bold vision, but there are glimmers of greatness to reward the reader who finishes it.
fantasy books blog tour	Valley of Decision Blog Tour Announcement Jun. 17, 2014 \| Comments It's my first blog tour here at "Distractions of Grandeur," courtesy of Prism Book Tours. Here's some info to get you ready.
superhero fantasy science fiction	3 Great Speculative Fiction Dads Jun. 14, 2014 \| Comments Father's Day is tomorrow, and what better way to celebrate than to honor those men who managed to protect both the galaxy and their kids at the same time?
science fiction scrimshaw	Crop Jun. 12, 2014 \| Comments With the right combination of hydration and nutrient additions, the red clay of Mars could be bullied into giving radishes a chance. But the plains of Tannis, mankind's newest extraterrestrial conquest, were not so forgiving.
theatre web	Bookmark It Jun. 10, 2014 \| Comments I've only one more week until the INSPY reading deadline for judges, so I have no new reviews to post. Instead, I decided to share some websites I find useful for theatre work.
science fiction fantasy conference	Realm Makers Review Jun. 07, 2014 \| Comments Realm Makers: it's a big name, with big ambitions. I wanted to attend this conference last year, and was prevented at the last minute by work. But this year I vowed nothing would stop me.