Review: The Lightning Thief

The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan

My rating: 4 of 5 stars



A fun read! It reminded me of my fourth or fifth grade class where we studied the Greek and Roman gods. Going to read the second book.



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PHOTO: Ink Pots at Banff

"Stormy Day at Ink Pots"—HDR photo, Banff National Park, 2014

It took my friends and I a couple of hours to hike to the Ink Pots in Banff National Park. But they were well worth the trouble. The ink pots are seven mineral springs bubbling to the surface in an open meadow. What makes them fascinating is the color of the water, slightly green to turquoise. This HDR photo shows the unique color quite well. I love how this photo turned out.

Review: The Subversive Copy Editor: Advice from Chicago

The Subversive Copy Editor: Advice from Chicago by Carol Fisher Saller

My rating: 4 of 5 stars



An excellent little book about copy editors and how to do a good job without getting all stressed (although with all the deadlines, that's bound to be happen too). I especially enjoyed the examples the author gives about authors, coworkers, and difficult manuscripts and how she navigated and solved different problems that arose in her relationships with them. I totally related with her, having encountered most of the scenarios she presented. It's a good reminder of how to find balance in a job where you're dealing with so many aspects to get the best book possible.



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