Nancy Baker
Contributing Writer
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Nancy Baker holds an M.A. in English Literature. She taught college English for several years, including courses in composition and early American Literature, as well as designing and teaching courses in the Novel as an Agent of Social Change and Environmental Literature. She has also taught college-level physical geography and worked as a volunteer lobbyist for child protection, storm spotter, taxi driver, medical transcriptionist, office manager, chauffeur, tutor, forklift operator, and inventory control clerk..
She currently works as a free-lance writer and researcher.
Latest Articles
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A Reliable Wife by Robert Goolrick – Book Review
Robert Goolrick's first novel combines lyrical prose and a dramatic, violent story. The stark setting brings out the characters' depths and textures.
Sep 4, 2010
- Nancy Baker
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Review – Expect the Worst by Linwood Barclay
Barclay skillfully portrays the anxiety of a parent whose teenager has disappeared. His plot is tightly woven and gripping. Don't miss this well written suspense novel.
Jan 20, 2010
- Nancy Baker
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Book Review – Fault Line by Barry Eisler
Barry Eisler's John Rain series proved he could write great thrillers. His newest effort, perhaps the start of a new series, is solid, but not as good as Rain.
Jan 19, 2010
- Nancy Baker
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Review – Confessions of a Counterfeit Farm Girl
McCorkindale's writing skill improves throughout this very funny, sometimes repetitive, sometimes touching collection of blogs about the author's move to the country.
Jan 19, 2010
- Nancy Baker
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Book Review – A World I Never Made
LePore's first novel is a one-sitting roller coaster ride that will leave readers wanting more. Hero Pat Nolan is delightfully realistic and his daughter intriguing.
Jan 19, 2010
- Nancy Baker
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Book Review – A Little Learning by Jane Tesh
A Little Learning is a light, gossipy detective story full of local color and improbable plot twists. Perfect for the beach or a snowy afternoon with a cup of tea.
Jan 18, 2010
- Nancy Baker
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Book Review – A Knife Edge by David Rollins
Rollins proves that the success of the first Vin Cooper book was not an accident. He returns in this new military crime novel featuring a good mystery & plenty of action.
Jan 18, 2010
- Nancy Baker
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Book Review – Illegal by Paul Levine
Legal thriller writer Levine creates an even-handed tale about the causes of and dangers inherent in illegal border crossing between Mexico and the U.S.
Jan 17, 2010
- Nancy Baker
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Book Review – Deep Survival by Laurence Gonzales
Gonzales uses a deft hand in combining anecdote, philosophy, psychology, and science into a mesmerizing exploration of how some people survive catastrophic situations.
Jan 17, 2010
- Nancy Baker
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Book Review – The Compass
Published simultaneously with a video, "documentary" video, and series of conferences, The Compass points the way to a fulfilling life - and wealth for its authors.
Jan 15, 2010
- Nancy Baker
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