Book Review: Liz Schulte’s Kiss and Spell
“A magical taste of love and kisses in this anthology of eleven brand new paranormal short stories” revolving around Valentine’s Day.
Author: Kathy Davie
Word Confusion: Yay, Yea, Yeah, or Yes?
Ever wonder when and how to speak in the affirmative? Promote the mood? How best to convey an exclamation or agreement? Yeah, I have, and yes, it was great fun to explore those yeas and yays in this Word Confusion from KD Did It.
Word Confusion: Abstruse versus Obtuse
The abstruse is a puzzling concept whereas obtuse is simply dumber than dirt in this Word Confusion from KD Did It.
Book Review: Christopher Fowler’s The Victoria Vanishes
Long-ago secrets, a lonely-hearts killer, and the Official Secrets Act conspire to tear down everything the Peculiar Crimes Unit has worked for. Aided by their own people.
Book Review: Tish Rabe’s If I Ran the Dog Show: All About Dogs
It’s The Cat in the Hat visiting the dog show to explore how dog breeds are different in this nonfiction picture book for kids.
Word Confusion: Lead versus Led
In this Word Confusion from KD Did It, led is strictly a past tense verb of lead.
Book Review: Rick Riordan’s The Hidden Oracle
It’s Apollo’s attitude that gets him into trouble, and Zeus punishes him yet again, tearing away his godhood. Leaving him powerless until he fulfills the trials set before him.
Book Review: Seanan McGuire’s “Full of Briars”
An insightful tale as Quentin Solly realizes how much he’s grown in Sir Toby Daye’s service as he argues with his parents about returning home.
Book Review: Naomi Novik’s Throne of Jade
The Chinese are furious that such a low, common soldier has partnered up with Temeraire, and they’ll do anything to break them up…even murder on the high seas.
Book Layout & Formatting Ideas: Tracking and Kerning
A simple and visual explanation of tracking and kerning and when to use them in this Formatting Tip from KD Did It.