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Writing Style and Voice

When all story elements (setting, characters, plot, conflict, theme) are present and accounted for a work can actually be defined as a story. 856 more words

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Birds of every feather flock together in this tense, frightening tale of one man’s attempt to protect himself and his family from winged destruction. Nat Hocken makes an appealing, believable hero. 7 more words

I adore reading short stories, and don’t see many reviews of collections on blogs in comparison to novels and the like. I thought that I would make a weekly series to showcase short stories, and point interested readers in the direction of some of my favourite collections. 849 more words

This memoir covers du Maurier’s life from childhood to early adulthood when she felt herself established as a writer. She was aided in the writing by reference to a diary she kept from age 12 to age 25. 665 more words

If only there could be an invention that bottled up a memory, like scent. And it never faded, and it never got stale. And then, when one wanted it, the bottle could be uncorked, and it would be like living the moment all over again.

Daphne du Maurier
Rebecca

By Daphne du Maurier

I’d tried reading Rebecca years ago, but it starts off with a lengthy dream sequence that is just a description of a decaying estate, and that is a lot to get through right off the bat. 454 more words