Paul R. Mudgett's Blog

Every writer tends to have their own process. Some sit down and start typing. Others develop a detailed outline and write to that. Some do meticulous research that allows brings realism to their fiction. My process tends to fluctuate as a learn more about the craft of writing. So, here is the much […]

Any dog owner appreciates the quirky personalities that come with our furry friends. My beagle is no exception. From his self-taught “errrrr” to let us know he has to go outside to his ability to point out exactly where his treats are kept, this little companion has personality plenty. He certainly doesn’t like to be […]

Coming soon to a theater near you, this Andy Weir novel blends scientific ingenuity with human survival and does it well. The technical and science aspect may not be your cup of tea but I found this to be one of the most enjoyable fiction stories I’ve read. Weir has obviously researched his material and […]

This is one of those book-to-movie stories that I’d been wanting to read for some time. I’m so glad I finally had the chance to sit down with this great piece of work. Thomas Harris masterfully creates characters that are incredibly developed and perfectly matched in this psychological thriller. There is tension built into almost […]

I have always admired Condoleeza Rice ever since she became a prominent figure in the George W. Bush Administration. Her Memoir of her time in Washington cemented my high opinion of her as a talented diplomat, an intellectual powerhouse, and a genuinely good person. The book itself is heavy in details as it covers relationships […]

I’m a big fan of the local Friends of the Library where I’ve picked up a few gems during their extraordinary $6 bag sales. The Night Watchman is one of those gems. Mynheir has created an incredibly flawed character in Ray Quinn whose physical and emotional pain is felt throughout the story. His adjustment (or […]

A friend lent me this marvelous book and I was simply swept away. I’m fascinated by history anyway so the search for a bit of WWII history by deep wreck divers John Chatterton and Richie Kohler was right up my alley. That being said, the book far exceeded my expectations for a non-fiction accounting of […]

How strange is it to never have seen this iconic movie yet still form some sort of preconception of the plot based on soundbites and references? Doing some additional research I found that the book was written concurrently with the Stanley Kubrick movie, though was released shortly after the film hit theaters. Sorry, I can’t […]

Coming this summer… When information security consultant Kenrick Fulton stumbles upon an undocumented research program within a global leader in nanotechnology he unleashes a course of events that will bring together unlikely allies and test their skills and resolve against those willing to do anything to protect their secrets.

This was an interesting jump into the realm of virtual reality. As I turned the pages I found myself thinking parts of the story resembled the movie Surrogates starring Bruce Willis though The Eye of Minds offers plenty to make it distinct and interesting. The opening is quite catching and drives you into the rest […]