I must admit I love lists. I believe lists are an American phenomenon and they create the three C's: conversation, controversy, and community. Well, I want to create a list of twenty novels published since 1992 that will be considered the new standards for fiction...
Wisdom From Kammbia 2:26: The Colorado Tragedy Is Not A Time For Politics
by MHill | Jul 22, 2012 | Wisdom From Kammbia Column
First of all, my thoughts and prayers go out to the victims of Aurora, Colorado this weekend. I believe many of those people were looking to enjoy a movie and return to their homes later that evening. But for their life end like that should all give us pause. And...
Wisdom From Kammbia 2.25: Has Your Book Collection Changed As You’ve Gotten Older?
by MHill | Jul 20, 2012 | Wisdom From Kammbia Column
I'm looking at my bookshelf and I noticed that my collection has changed quite considerably over the years. In my 20's and through my 30's, I had mostly Science-Fiction and Fantasy novels and a huge collection of Dean Koontz books. Now in my 40's, I have books like...
Wisdom From Kammbia 2.24: If You Had To Start Your Library Over Again What Novels Would You Choose?
by MHill | Jul 16, 2012 | Wisdom From Kammbia Column
Well here in San Antonio....it is summer and the heat wave is no joke. Also, we are in the midst of hurricane season. So far so good on that front. However, I was thinking that what would happened if I lost my entire library? What novels would I choose to start...
Wisdom From Kammbia 2.23: Why Do Men Look?
by MHill | Jul 13, 2012 | Wisdom From Kammbia Column
Tricia and Joseph had a lovely dinner at their favorite restaurant in Galicea. They spent several hours eating, talking, and laughing. For the first time in years, the dinner reminded them why they got married in the first place. They liked being with each other. She...
Wisdom From Kammbia 2.22: Happy 4th of July!
by MHill | Jul 4, 2012 | Wisdom From Kammbia Column
Happy 4th of July and I feel blessed and honored to be an American. Today's holiday should be an acknowledgment and recognition of the values this country has believed in and tried to live up to. It is always easy to point fingers at each other and believe our way or...
Wisdom From Kammbia 2.21: A Great Answer to Why Men Don’t Want to Get Married
by MHill | Jul 2, 2012 | What is Love?, Wisdom From Kammbia Column
Every now and then a blog post writes itself: "Your commitment to be monogamous is a statement of values, but it is not a statement of nature. Your nature is not monogamous. Your values are monogamous. And that is why values are what we hold to be more important than...
Wisdom From Kammbia 2.20: And Your Choice Is……
by MHill | Jun 29, 2012 | Wisdom From Kammbia Column
Last week I posted a contest, where my readers would choose the next novel for me to read and review on this blog. First, I want to thank everyone who left me their choice. It is much appreciated. I hope to do more interaction like that in the future. Well, let's get...
Wisdom From Kammbia 2.19: God Is Not Safe, But We Are Safe In Him
by MHill | Jun 26, 2012 | Wisdom From Kammbia Column
For today’s blog post, I want to recommend a novel that I read last year titled, Lost Mission by Athol Dickson. One of the characters from the novel was the impetus for this blog post. Delano Wright is a wealthy Southern California landowner and businessman who faced...
Wisdom From Kammbia 2.18: You Choose My Next Novel To Read and Review!
by MHill | Jun 21, 2012 | Wisdom From Kammbia Column
Well, I'm ready to step out of my comfort zone again! I did a few weeks ago when I read Sidney Sheldon's Other Side of Midnight. I enjoyed reading that novel and must admit I couldn't put it down. Now, I'm ready to see if I can go 2 for 2! The next book I want to...