Long descriptions or minimalism? Lots of character backstory or very little? Flowery words with lots of metaphor or straightforward, concrete language? Etc.

I don't know, either. Here are two more dogs.

Read the 2025 Rhysling Anthology and a couple chapters of The Sword of Shannara which I decided to reread after 20 years. It holds up. Mostly.

You're right! I pulled him off the shelf this morning. 😃

Frozen shoulder is rough. Give yourself grace and patience as you rebuild.

I read before bed and I almost get annoyed by a really good book because it proves all the sleep hygienists right--you really shouldn't read in bed!