1st Post

Here we go.

I'm not sure where this site is going to take us, but I'm sure it'll be a fun ride.

The focus of this site will not be on reviewing the featured books or series, but rather to share the experience of the books on a more personal level. I plan on starting with books that I've loved forever and eventually branch out into new loves. Most will be in the Fantasy/Sci-Fi genre, but as I do read more than just that, we'll have a few surprises here and there.

As a reader I find that my favorite authors tell stories in ways that capture my imagination and never let it go. I have found that a good writer will tell me a story. A great author will make me live the story, make me become or relate to a character on a personal level, make me feel the cool wetness of the rain, the intense burning heat of the sun, or the pain of battle. Through a great author I can tell the time of day, the current weather, the feel of the landscape. I can visualize the characters perfectly, down to the scar on one's nose or the way one flips her hair, like I'm watching a movie in my head. 'Tis a truly wondrous thing.

I hope the stories I share with you here find their way into your hearts and personal libraries, for there is an importance in story telling. In this world where so many terrible things are happening we all need a way to escape, if only for a short while. So, please, run down to your nearest used book store, grab a book, and let your imagination run for a while.