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The Other Two Books I Read in May 2023

I love the months in which I get to read so many books that it takes me more than one blog post to tell about them! May was one of those months. Today’s post is about the last two books I read in May. I hope at least one of them will appeal to you. … Continue reading The Other Two Books I Read in May 2023 →

Three Books I Read in May 2023

I’ve already blogged about two of the books I read in May (The Bill of Obligations, by Richard Haass on May 8 and Why We Sleep: Unlocking the Power of Sleep and Dreams, by Matthew Walker, Ph.D. on May 22.) That leaves me five more books to blog about today and next Monday. As I’ve … Continue reading Three Books I Read in May 2023 →

To Write or Not To Write Historical Short Stories? What do you think?

Calling all historical fiction fans: I need your help with something! I mentioned in May 1, 2023 blog post, Some of the Books I Read in April 2023 that I was toying with the idea of writing some historical short stories related to the historical novel I’m working on. I’d read that suggestion in Writing Short … Continue reading To Write or Not To Write Historical Short Stories? What do you think? →

A Wake-Up Call: Let’s Talk about Sleep!

Does this sound like an odd topic for a blog about my journey as a reader and a writer? Please keep reading. Just as reading The Bill of Obligations, by Richard Haass, prompted me to dedicate an entire blog post to that one book a couple of weeks ago Taking a look at The Bill … Continue reading A Wake-Up Call: Let’s Talk about Sleep! →

Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence, Revisited

Even though we can’t show you an original copy of this declaration, it is written on our hearts as the descendants of those who whole-heartedly supported it as they prepared for the inevitable war against King George III of Great Britain. The Americans’ beef wasn’t with the people of Great Britain – many of them … Continue reading Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence, Revisited →

Taking a look at The Bill of Obligations, by Richard Haass

Once in a while I come across a book that hits on so many points of importance that I decide to devote an entire blog post to it. The Bill of Obligations: The Ten Habits of Good Citizens, by Richard Haass, falls into that category. Dr. Haass is president of the nonpartisan Council on Foreign … Continue reading Taking a look at The Bill of Obligations, by Richard Haass →

Some of the Books I Read in April 2023

April was a busy month, but I found time to read a variety of books. As is my habit, I’ll take the opportunity of the first Monday in May to blog about what I read in April. I hope you’ll find a book or two of interest. Time’s Undoing, by Cheryl A. Head This new … Continue reading Some of the Books I Read in April 2023 →

Have you signed up for my newsletter?

May will be here in a few days, and that means it’s time for my second newsletter. The last two months have flown by! In case you haven’t signed up for my newsletter yet, it only takes a minute. Go to my website, https://www.janetmorrisonbooks.com, and click on the “Subscribe” button on any page on the … Continue reading Have you signed up for my newsletter? →

Being Reminded of the Value of Friendships

You will recall from my blog post last Monday that Second Look Books in Harrisburg, NC was hosting a “Meet & Greet” for me on Saturday afternoon. I tend to see the glass half-empty or sometimes completely empty. Try as I might, I tend to expect the worst. The worst rarely happens, but I’m not … Continue reading Being Reminded of the Value of Friendships →

Meet & Greet at Second Look Books, April 15th

What?        Author Meet & Greet Where?      Second Look Books, 4519 School House Commons in Harrisburg When?       Saturday, April 15, 2023 What Time?         2:00 – 4:00 p.m. Copies of Harrisburg, Did You Know? Cabarrus History, Book 1 and Book 2 have arrived and been autographed. Photocopies of my 11×14-inch “Harrisburg in the 1900s” two-map sets … Continue reading Meet & Greet at Second Look Books, April 15th →