About Me

Alienflower doesn't like to talk about herself...

The Movie... or The Book?

The Movie... or The Book? My english teacher was big on the phrase "true to the author's intent". Hollywood will never care about the author's intent. And as a reader, I feel EXPLOITED! Yes, exploited. A book with a huge following might generate a m...

Top 3 Reasons to Be Glad

Once upon a time I was sad to discover that the domain name, www.pollyanna.com, was taken. I had intended to make a simple page with my Top 3 Reasons to Be Glad. I also thought it would make a great tshirt -- with www.pollyanna.com on the front and m...

America's Unknown Child

It is the first word that comes to mind whenever I think of this child. Neglected, abused and murdered, the boy in the box has become known as America's Unknown Child. The mystery of his death has never been solved. As time ticks by it becomes less...

Banana Haters Unite!

They tell you bananas are healthy - a good source of potassium and part of a balanced diet. That's just what they want you to think. I, for one, know better. My taste buds will never again be besmirched by bananas. This is my promise to myself. But...

Advice From a Reader: Write Better Ebooks

The web plays bookshelf to scads of ebooks. This can be a good thing. Who doesn't love Project Gutenberg? What writer can ignore the many benefits of publishing an ebook (the freedom to write what you choose and cost efficiency being two of the bigge...