From Earth to Sel’Ani: A Sci-Fi Tale of Conflict
Aileen Erin’s sequel to “Off Planet” and book 2 of the 4-book series continues on. 498 pages In the second book of this series, we pick up on directly after the events of the previous book “Off Planet,” and we find Amihanna di Aetes (formerly Maite Martinez) has made it safely on the planet Sel’Ani,…
Run, Hide, Fight: Off Planet by Aileen Erin
405 Pages In Ms. Erin’s book, we meet Maite Martinez, a young woman who is hiding on a polluted, corporate- run earth, who is secretly half human and half Aunare, an alien species that Earth’s major corporation Space Tech views as a major threat to the planet. When a touchy-feely customer attacks her during a…
Truth vs. Credibility: A Forensic Scientist’s Struggle
Our story revolves around Dr. Claudia O’Sheil, a forensic scientist preparing to give a public lecture on a murder case she helped solve years ago. The murder case, known to the public as the “Chester Terrace murder,” resulted in the conviction of a young man largely based on Claudia’s forensic testimony. As Claudia prepares…
Exploring Poverty in the Great Depression: The Lester Family’s Struggles
Our story takes place during the Great Depression. The genre of the author’s story is a mix of Southern Gothic and social realism. The focus is the effects of extreme poverty, moral decay, survival, and exploitation. Its tone is grotesque, disturbing, and bleak. The story revolves around the Lester family. They are white tenant farmers…
Frank Lightning: Anti-Hero of a Lawless World
In Mr. Roundtree’s story, we learn how violence, reputation, and legends can take shape in a lawless world. The author’s story is set in post-Civil War Texas. Its anti-hero is Frank Lightning, a mysterious figure who moves throughout the landscape, leaving destruction and horror in his path. The story begins with a series of encounters…
The Barrister Building: A small piece of cinema history
The Barrister Building in Phoenix, originally opened in 1915 as the Jefferson Hotel, was the tallest building in Arizona at the time and a celebrated local landmark. Its rooftop garden and modern architecture were widely admired. The building gained nationwide recognition for its cameo in the opening sequence of Alfred Hitchcock’s 1960 film “Psycho”. After…
The Westward Ho: Once the tallest building in Phoenix
I was in Phoenix doing some photography and was taking some shots of buildings. I was unaware that this building was the tallest in Arizona. I figured a little research on it would be fun. Here is what I found. The Westward was built in 1927-28 and opened on December 15, 1928, The original name…
Our RV Journey: Tips for New Owners
This summer, we purchased an RV. We had always been interested in owning one to use for travel. When we went to an RV show at State Farm Stadium earlier this year, we knew that we wanted one for sure. We researched, inspected, and found one that met our needs. It was a 2022 Dodge…
Batman Resurrection: A spirited Sequel to Tim Burton’s hit 1989 movie
Author John Jackson Miller Pages 419 pages When I watched the movie, I found myself thoroughly enjoying it. I was invested in the characters and the story that was written. The performances stood out, such as Michael Keaton’s Bruce Wayne/Batman, Jack Nicholson’s Joker, and Kim Basinger’s Vicki Vale. I recalled leaving the theater and wondering…
Pete Rose Deserved His Ban — But MLB’s Integrity Argument Is Hollow
When Major League Baseball announced in 2025 that Pete Rose’s lifetime ban would be lifted posthumously — quietly, with little fanfare — it was a symbolic move that raised more questions than it answered. It was pitched as procedural: all lifetime bans now expire upon death. But to many of us watching, it felt more…
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