Tag: Writing

  • Burton & Swinburne in “The Strange Affair of the Spring-heeled jack” by Mark Hodder

    Burton & Swinburne in “The Strange Affair of the Spring-heeled jack” by Mark Hodder

    The post discusses a re-read of a steampunk novel featuring historical figure Richard Burton, tasked with investigating strange occurrences in London. The narrative intertwines three mysteries and showcases a diverse Victorian setting filled with unique inventions. The story delivers engaging twists and entertaining, controlled chaos.

  • Gulp, by Mary Roach

    Gulp, by Mary Roach

    This is a new direction for my reading this year. I don’t typically read much science. Science Fiction? Sure. But straight up science? Not so much. I have an English Degree. The closest I’ve come to real science is the BIO-101 course I took as junior, and the cadaver still shows up in my nightmares…

  • About me

    About me

    I’m a chef instructor and writing teacher who currently resides in the DC area, though I’ve lived all across the United States from Florida to Colorado to Hawaii. Most days I talk to his feline pals Ralph and Tesla more than I talk to people. My writing meshes my love of food with my love…