The First Entry...What I am Reading Now

As opposed to my first blog being an example of my own writing, I figured I would take the cowardly route and promote someone much more skilled at the craft than I. I am currently reading The Passage, by Justin Cronin.

This book has already received a great deal of praise from critics as well as the likes of Stephen King, so it is not necessary to go into too much detail here. Despite being a fan of King, I have to admit that he gives his name and positive comments quite freely, so this means little at times. Perhaps, he is simply charitable and likes helping out budding writers (who would not be thrilled with an encouraging quote from King...hint, hint, Stephen, if you are reading). Here, however, it is much deserved. Apparently, Ridley Scott's production company has already snapped up the film rights and there are two sequels in the works. For those comparisons to one of King's own works, The Stand, I don't see it. Both are post-apocalyptic (that's never been done before) and that's about it. I do think Cronin should thank all of those responsible for the financial collapse and economy that has given so many people some unexpected time off as it really put the book buyers in the mood for some good ole' end of the world hoedown type of s$$t.

I may be preaching to the converted here...the only reader of Ether may be my wife, who read The Passage before me and loved it. If this is the case, I will now create an imaginary collective of groupies who hang on my every word. They will be...no, they are called The Buzzard Group. So, Buzzards, I know you have all been waiting for me to direct you to new sources of literary entertainment (besides my own works, of course, that have received critical praise from the famous, D). Here it is: The Passage. Now, go to it!

Until next time, Buzzards...

(P.S. - With the exception of a guy turning into a pig (reminiscent of The Time Bandits), I do not recommend watching Spellcaster. I think it cost about $.32 to make. As I write this, it is streaming in the background from Netflix.)