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Recent Reviews for D L Browne
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The Art of Dying (Book) - 8/24/2001 4:33:32 PM
This slim, stylish volume reads like a stage play from the 1930s-40s, a period that the author says she loves. The setting is romantic, the dialogue is crisp. Think Katharine Hepburn and Cary Grant! A seaside artists' colony, murder, an international swindle -- a sophisticated mystery, beautifully written.
The Art of Dying (Book) - 6/4/2001 1:13:41 PM
My first thought when I heard about this wonderful book was that it was exciting to find a mystery with a Christian theme. As I read the book, I found myself enjoying the writing as a whole. The Art of Dying opens your eyes to the inside world of artists and their work. The characters of Hilary and "Alan" sweep you into their world and make you feel as though they are close friends. I found I had a hard time putting the book down because I wanted to see what would happen next.
I love the images Ms. Killian uses when she describes Alan. My only complaint was that I would have liked a little more of that imagery in the story. The Christian elements in the story were strong but not so much that they hit you over the head. Hilary's faith was just taken for granted rather than preached at the reader.
I highly recommend this book for mystery lovers and anyone interested in good clean literature.
FOR LOVE OR MONEY (Article) - 7/25/2003 7:09:05 AM
Why do I write?
Easy.
First and foremost, for the strokes. I love getting positive feedback ("exquisite," and "spellbinding" from my last two reviews sure made my day!)
Of course, I also want to be the next J. K. Rowling when I grow up. I'd love to earn a living by writing, partly because it would get me out of a career that I am bored with. But writing professionally is a dream, not a goal. (The difference, of course, being the absence of a plan.)
But I am realistic (I think.)
Two roads diverged in a yellow wood, and sorry I could not travel both and be one traveller, long I stood, and looked down one as far as I could, to where it bent in the undergrowth.
So I am looking down these multiple career paths, and as far as I can see...I don't think I can take the other fork in the road.
At this point in my life, I don't have the time, nor probably the talent, to develop a career as a writer.
Enjoyed your article. Also enjoyed your website. Keep singing! ...and writing. :)
Hey, my voice is changing! (Article) - 3/2/2002 6:29:16 AM
I feel like Shirley McLaine in "Some Came Running", "I don't know why I like this article, I just do." I quess it's just seeing how the writer got her old story going again. I guess I just don't like to hear about an unfinished book. So was glad that she got it going, although I like her original book title better. I'm not surprise about a woman writing the central characters part in the first person. Eighteen year old Mary Shelly did it with "Frankenstien." Nice article.
FOR LOVE OR MONEY (Article) - 6/12/2001 9:39:32 PM
Writing is a need, coming from the depths of our souls. Creativity is a driving force of the human spirit. come and glimpse at some of my poor scribbles.
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