Blog Archives - Alison Ver Halen

Lessons in Chemistry

Although Elizabeth Zott ends up hosting a successful cooking show, she is no Julia Child. And that’s perfect.

What would Jerry Springer have done if the guests on his show had been gods with power over night and day?

This book is a masterclass in how to do point of view with perspective and intention. It’s very good, but very hard to read.

This book was advertised as a horror, but is much more of a family drama. Also the “surprises” were not surprising.

The fact that the main character of this book is named Bud Stanley should tell you everything about what a basic bitch he is.

A book about family: both biological and found family, the cards we are dealt, and how we play them to forge our own path.

How much can you blame on your mom? What does it take for some people to take responsibility for their own actions?

After working so hard to secure her legacy, why don’t we remember Lady Margaret Douglas, Countess of Lennox?

What is confidence? What grows confidence? Can it be developed in adulthood? What are the ingredients necessary for high confidence?

Is Victor a victim of his own actions? Or is he just the worst and needs to be stopped at all costs? Can his own wife stop his evil deeds?