{"id":1662,"date":"2013-02-19T23:05:51","date_gmt":"2013-02-19T23:05:51","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/dsavannah.com\/blog\/?p=1662"},"modified":"2013-02-19T23:05:51","modified_gmt":"2013-02-19T23:05:51","slug":"more-reviews","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dsavannah.com\/blog\/index.php\/more-reviews\/","title":{"rendered":"More reviews!"},"content":{"rendered":"

As I’ve mentioned before, I write reviews<\/strong><\/span>. Lots of them. I\u2019m also a member of the Amazon Vine<\/a> program, which means I get to pick out books, and other stuff, to review.<\/p>\n

\"DSC_0022\"For the record, all reviews are my own, honest opinion, and I am not paid to post them (other than the items I get for free from Vine). I am occasionally asked by authors if I will review their book, and sometimes I will if they send me a copy. (I\u2019m so busy, I don\u2019t do it very often anymore. Plus, it’s hard to read for fun when I’m reading\/editing for work… not only do I not have a lot of time, I also find myself editing as I read. I just can’t help it.) (Even books by big-name authors.) (Even classics by now-dead authors.)<\/p>\n

Also for the record, yes, I am an Amazon affiliate. That means if you happen to click a link and happen to buy something, then I’ll get a teensy percentage of the sale. It doesn’t cost you any more money, and it helps support my art habit. I mean, I’d be writing the reviews anyway, so why not? Plus, it takes me a LOT of time to read and review and create this post and copy links…<\/p>\n

Anywhosit, here are my most recent reviews on Amazon<\/a>, most from the Vine program, in no particular order:<\/p>\n

\u2022 Lamp<\/strong>: Five Stars.<\/a><\/span> (above) It’s tall, it’s pretty, it works. It also makes me happy to see it on my worktable.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Hoop Dancing: More Journeys Through Nocturnal Photography <\/em><\/strong><\/a> by Stu Jenks: Five Stars.<\/span> Stu has graciously answered The Questions<\/a>; I just need to put the post together and publish it. For now, just know that I am ever ever<\/em> so thrilled he sent me some books to read. Hoop Dancing<\/em>, like the first book Flame Spirals<\/em><\/a>, is a gorgeous collection of photography and stories. Can\u2019t wait to read his other ones (and get the money to buy more!). Amazon only sells the Kindle edition; if you want the hardback (which I *highly* recommend), you can purchase it on his site, Fezziwig Press<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\u2022 PB Crave Peanut Butter, Razzle Dazzle Premium<\/strong>: Three Stars.<\/a><\/span> Peanut butter with wild honey, dark chocolate, white chocolate and raspberry. It sounds like a good idea… but it’s just TOO much.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Ace Splint Wrist Brace<\/strong>: Four Stars.<\/a><\/span> Good support for those of us who over-use our hands & wrists!<\/p>\n

\u2022 Fellowes Hot Laminating Pouches<\/strong>: Five Stars.<\/a><\/span> Great for making stuff, like bookmarks.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Luna Bar Luna Protein Chocolate Peanut Butter<\/strong>: Four Stars.<\/a><\/span> My new favorite snack! (Four stars because of the high amount of carbs.)<\/p>\n

\u2022 Strays<\/em><\/strong><\/a> by Ron Koertge: Four Stars.<\/span> Intriguing concept: if you are cast out of your life, through no fault of your own, into a strange new one, how would you react? Would it be better? Would it be worse? Strays<\/em> explores this as a boy enters the foster care system. I just wish the book was longer.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Love, Loss, and What I Wore<\/em><\/strong><\/a> by Ilene Beckerman: Four Stars.<\/span> Cute book I picked up in a used bookstore. The author’s life as shown through her clothes.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Diary of a Mad Fat Girl<\/em><\/strong><\/a> by Stephanie McAfee: Four Stars.<\/span> Bawdy, raucous, funny and entertaining book, even if parts of it are way over the top.<\/p>\n

\u2022 A Smidgen of Sky<\/em><\/strong><\/a> by Dianna Dorisi Winget: Three Stars.<\/span> Cute story from the viewpoint of ten-year-old Piper Lee DeLuna, but with some forced drama.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Who Done It?<\/em><\/strong><\/a> edited by Jon Scieszka: Four Stars.<\/span> A great concept, with too many executions… literally… the hated editor of a number of authors has been murdered. Since each of the writers have a motive to off the man, hilariously named Herman Mildew, they must each give an alibi for their whereabouts.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Epson WorkForce WF-2530 Wireless All-in-One<\/strong><\/a>: Four Stars.<\/span> Decent printer for price, but not great. (Note: this is a VERY long review!)<\/p>\n

\u2022 Pet Naturals Skin & Coat for Dogs<\/strong><\/a>: Three Stars.<\/span> This is supposed to help my dog’s coat, but I didn’t see any difference. However, she did like eating them!<\/p>\n

\u2022 Verso “Prologue” Standing Cover for Kindle Fire<\/strong><\/a>: Three Stars.<\/span> Lovely cover that works with my android tablet, but it ain’t perfect!<\/p>\n

Thanks for reading!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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