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April 15, 2024
WordCrafter “Poetry Treasures 4” Book Blog Tour Giveaway Winners
We had a great tour last week with some fabulous poetry readings and guest posts by various contributors to Poetry Treasures 4: In Touch with Nature. I have to say that this year’s anthology is filled with some of the most beautiful poetry I have read in a long time. The caliper of the poets in this group is awesome inspiring. And we had a good number of you out there who stopped in to one or more of the stops to join us in sending this anthology off right. Thanks to all of you. Your support is appreciated.
As you know, anyone who visited and left a comment at any stop was entered in our giveaway and a chance to win a free digital copy of the anthology. Now the tour is over, the names were all dropped into a hat, and I have three lucky winner names right here. So, without further ado –
The Winners Are….
Annette Rochelle Aben
D. Wallace Peach
Teagan Riordan Genevieve
Congratulations to the winners.
If I haven’t contacted you yet with your prize, you may contact me at KLBWordCrafter@gmail.com.
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Late Stop on the WordCrafter Northtown Angelus Book Blog Tour
We have a late stop on the on the WordCrafter Northtown Angelus Book Blog Tour. The reading below is a late addition to the tour, so we made a special follow-up stop to bring you the reading of an excerpt from the book. Read by Joseph Zingaro. I do hope you enjoy it.
Reading of an excerpt from Northtown Angelus
Johnny Dillon took his life. His wife Cora wants to know why. The Northtown cops don’t care; they closed the case as a suicide. The M.E. hasn’t got any answers for the discrepancies Ray Jarvi discovered in the autopsy report and from what Johnny’s wife told him about the days leading up to his decision to take his life.
This is the beginning of an investigation for private investigator Ray Jarvi, who follows a twisting path of corruption and vice in his rust-belt town on the shores of Lake Erie to help her find some resolution to the worst day in her life. Like a medieval play between warring devils and angels battling for a soul, he must deal with a variety of Northtowners who play one part or the other on his journey to find those answers. Getting past one obstacle only leads to another—and another. Before long, Jarvi does not know whom to trust. He realizes nothing in his town is what it appears to be and that there are some dangerous people who like it that way.
Purchase Link: https://www.amazon.com/Northtown-Angelus-Raimo-Jarvi-Investigates/dp/B0CRQ66L4Y
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April 14, 2024
April 13, 2024
Wrapping Up the WordCrafter “Poetry Treasures 4” Book Blog Tour
It’s the last stop on the WordCrafter Poetry Treasures 4 Book Blog Tour, and we’re over at Carla Loves to Read with Carla’s review and a lovely reading by Robbie Cheadle of her poem, “Long Day (In the Bush)”. The perfect way to wrap up this wonderful tour and send off for this delightful anthology, Poetry Treasures 4: In Touch with Nature. Won’t you join us?
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A Look at Poetry Reviews from the Past Year: The Hedge Witch & The Musical Poet
It celebration of National Poetry Month, I’m reblogging my poetry reviews from the past year on Saturdays throughout April in case you missed any of these noteworthy poetry collections.
Today’s review is The Hedge Witch & The Musical Poet, by M.J. Mallon
Book Review: The Hedge Witch & The Musical Poet
April 12, 2024
Day 5 of the WordCrafter “Poetry Treasures 4” Book Blog Tour
We’re over at Colleen Chesebro, Author & Poet blog site for Day 5 of the WordCrafter Poetry Treasures 4 Book Blog Tour witha guest post from contributing author, Merril D. Smith and a reading of her poem “Trinity” from Poetry Treasures 4: In Touch with Nature. Join us in celebrating the release of this poetry anthology, a lovely tribute to the natural world. Leave a comment for a chance at a free digital copy of the book.
WordCrafter Poetry Treasures 4: In Touch with Nature, Book Blog Tour
Book Review: The Body in the Attic
About the BookWelcome to River Bluffs, Indiana, a cozy small town populated with charming homes, close-knit families, and the occasional deadly secret….
House-flipper Jazzi Zanders and her cousin Jerod have found their latest project. The property, formerly owned by the late Cal Juniper, is filled with debris that must be cleared before the real renovation begins. But a trip to the attic reveals something more disturbing than forgotten garbage – a skeleton wearing a locket and rings that Jazzi recognizes….
Tests confirm that the bones belong to Jazzi’s aunt Lynda, who everyone assumed moved to New York years ago after breaking up with Cal. Soon enough, the whole family is involved, sifting through memories and rumors as they try to piece together what really happened to Lynda – and the baby she gave up for adoption. In between investigating and remodeling, Jazzi is falling for the old house’s charms – and for her gorgeous contractor, Ansel. But with surprises lurking in every nook and cranny, a killer might be waiting to demolish her dreams for good….
Purchase Links:
Audible: https://www.amazon.com/The-Body-in-Attic-Judi-Lynn-audiobook/dp/B07TT8CFRP/
Chime: https://www.chirpbooks.com/audiobooks/the-body-in-the-attic-by-judi-lynn
My ReviewI listened to the audiobook of The Body in the Attic, by Judi Lynn, and narrated by Devon Sorvari. I was drawn to this book by the title, and found the story to be well written, with all the makings of a good mystery, but I had difficulty with the narration, which often seemed just a little off, without proper inflection. The story was good enough to keep me listening through to the end, in spite of this, but each time an inflection was off, it pulled me out of the story.
When a body is found in a trunk in the attic of a house Jazzi is flipping, it solves the 30 year old mystery of why her aunt disappeared, but it opens up a new one. Who killed her? When a second, newer body is found on the property, it opens even more questions which need to be answered, especially when the two murders appear to be connected. While digging up the facts about her aunt’s disappearance, Jazzi uncovers the clues that will solve both mysteries, with the aid of a very helpful detective who, for some reason, shares the information on the case with her freely and takes her with him to confront the witnesses. (Okay, I admit, I had a hard time suspending disbelief on that one.)
A good mystery story, with less than perfect narration. I give The Body in the Attic three quills.
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April 11, 2024
Day 4 of the WordCrafter “Poetry Treaasures 4” Book Blog Tour
Today is Day 4 of the WordCrafter Poetry Treasures 4 Book Blog Tour and we’re over at D.L. Finn’s lovely blog site, d.l.finn author, with a guest post from contributing poet, Patricia Furstenberg. Please join us in sending of this lovely poetry anthology, and leave a comment to show your support of its contributors and enter in the giveaway. Come on by and learn more.
Day 4—Poetry Treasures 4: In Touch with Nature Blog Tour #newrelease #poetry #PoetryTreasures4 #poetryanthology
April 10, 2024
Day 3 of the WordCrafter “Poetry Treasures 4” Book Blog Tour
Day 3 of the Wordcrafter Poetry Treasures 4 Book Blog Tour finds us over at Book Places where Kay Castenada interviews contributing poet, Emily Gmitter, and Selma Martin shares a beautiful reading of her poem “The Bridge Home”. Please join us in sending of this very special poetry anthology, Poetry Treasures 4: In Touch with Nature. Be sure to leave a comment to enter the giveaway, too.
https://bookplaces.blog/poetry-treasures-4-in-touch-with-nature-word-crafters-book-blog-tourApril 9, 2024
Growing Bookworms – Age groups for children’s books: Early Readers #GrowingBookworms #childrensfiction
Picture caption: Growing Bookworms banner depicting a squirrel drawing in coloured pencil by Robbie CheadleEncouraging children to read is very important. Reading helps children build language skills, learn about the larger world and also, develop empathy and emotional awareness. Parents reading to their children is one of the greatest gifts you can give.
In order to ensure the children are fully engaged in the book and story, it is important to read age appropriate books. If a story is to complex for a child, he/she will not fully engage and will lose interest. If the book is to easy for the child, he/she will not learn anything new and there will be no progression.
This is a summary of the different age groups for children’s books:
Books for toddlersThese books are aimed at children up to approximately 3 years old. They are printed on hard cardboard for durability and usually contain interesting pictures with accompanying words and/or phrases.
Early picture booksThe age group for these books is 2 to 5 years old. These books are driven by colourful illustrations and often teach a life lesson about friendship, empathy, and kindness. They help teach children the social skills they need for school. The text is simple but stimulating.
Picture booksPicture books are aimed at children aged between 5 and 8 years old. These books contain a full story, sometimes told in rhyming verse, and contained beautiful pictures and illustrations to maintain interest and aid reading. These books are usually between 600 to 1,000 words in length and often include educational material.
This is the target market for most of my children’s books which are interactive and also include recipes (Sir Chocolate books), activities for children (Sir Chocolate Highdays and Holidays books series) and wildlife facts, photographs and wildlife videos (Southern African Safari Adventures Books).
Picture caption: Banner including a picture of Sir Chocolate and Lady Sweet and including the covers of the first six books in the Sir Chocolate books series
Picture caption: An introductory limerick to Amahle, the pregnant giraffe from Neema the Misfit Giraffe. First chapter books and graphic novelsThese books are aimed at children who have learned to read on their own. They are usually between 3,000 and 5,000 words in length and contain a more complex story line. While these books still contain illustrations, there is more text than pictures in the book. The storylines often still adhere to the concepts of acceptance, friendship, and sharing. These books can also expand into more complex areas such as nature conservation and exploration.
Michael and my book, Haunted Halloween Holiday, fits into this category. This story’s primary messaging is around acceptance and diversity. The family unit around which the story revolves comprises of Count Sugular, a vampire, Witch Honey, their baby, Baby Howler, who is a banshee, and Skelly, Count Sugular’s brother who is a skeleton.
I created a short YT video story called Haunted Halloween Safari which uses some of the characters from Haunted Halloween Holiday and gives an idea of writing and creative level of this type of book.
Next month, I’ll be chatting about middle grade and graphic novels as well as young adult novels and graphic novels.About Robbie Cheadle
Award-winning, bestselling author, Robbie Cheadle, has published fifteen children’s book and three poetry books. Her work has also appeared in poetry and short story anthologies.
Robbie also has two novels published under the name of Roberta Eaton Cheadle and has horror, paranormal, and fantasy short stories featured in several anthologies under this name.
The eleven Sir Chocolate children’s picture books, co-authored by Robbie and Michael Cheadle, are written in sweet, short rhymes which are easy for young children to follow and are illustrated with pictures of delicious cakes and cake decorations. Each book also includes simple recipes or biscuit art directions which children can make under adult supervision.
Robbie and Michael’s new Southern African Safari Adventures series is aimed at teaching young children about Southern African wildlife in a fun and entertaining way. Each book contains a rhyming verse story about a particular animal, as well as illustrations by Robbie Cheadle, photographs and links to video footage about that animal.
Robbie’s blog includes recipes, fondant and cake artwork, poetry, and book reviews. https://robbiesinspiration.wordpress.com/
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