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O.W.L.s Magical Readathon

Books!!! Yes, I’m talking about books and a magical Read-a-thon hosted by Book Roast. Here are all the links I said I’d include: OWLs Magical Readathon rules/instructions and links: https://youtu.be/QRuZ4EBkiKA My art instagram account: https://www.instagram.com/my.marvelou… My book instagram account: https://www.instagram.com/lin.ryals/ Want me to review a book? https://linryals.wordpress.com/review… Books mentioned: Harry Potter by J.K. Rowling Gears… Continue reading O.W.L.s Magical Readathon

Slowing Down

As most others in the world, the last few weeks of our life have been chaotic. Not the normal sense of the word — not super busy and going in many direction. In fact, it’s been the complete opposite. I’ve been home all. the. time. This is very new for me. Yes, I’m a homeschooling… Continue reading Slowing Down

Teen Tuesday: Steelheart

Genre: Young Adult, Fantasy, Sci-Fi, Dystopian Blurb (Goodreads): Ten years ago, Calamity came. It was a burst in the sky that gave ordinary men and women extraordinary powers. The awed public started calling them Epics. But Epics are no friend of man. With incredible gifts came the desire to rule. And to rule man you… Continue reading Teen Tuesday: Steelheart

Author Interview: Thomas L Hay

When did you first realize you wanted to be a writer? I have aspired to be an author most of my adult life. Can’t really put my finger on why. But I never had the time until I retired at the age of 62. Then it was a matter of subject. To get me started,… Continue reading Author Interview: Thomas L Hay

Why is it important to write daily?

It’s the twenty-first century and in this day, we are are all busy. I mean, like we’re really busy. Work, after school activities, meetings… it just keeps going. Then we stay up late doing laundry and dishes. Finding time to write is hard. I mean, how important can it be anyways? When I say writing,… Continue reading Why is it important to write daily?

Teen Tuesday: Up From Slavery

Booker T. Washington, the most recognized national leader, orator and educator, emerged from slavery in the deep south, to work for the betterment of African Americans in the post Reconstruction period. “Up From Slavery” is an autobiography of Booker T. Washington’s life and work, which has been the source of inspiration for all Americans. Washington… Continue reading Teen Tuesday: Up From Slavery

Book Review – Miss Austen

*Expected publication: April 7th 2020 by Flatiron Books Genre: Historical Fiction Blurb (Goodreads): England, 1840. For the two decades following the death of her beloved sister, Jane, Cassandra Austen has lived alone, spending her days visiting friends and relations and quietly, purposefully working to preserve her sister’s reputation. Now in her sixties and increasingly frail,… Continue reading Book Review – Miss Austen

Meet Kami

We have a new reviewer on the team! Woohoo! This one is not a teen, but another adult. However, it’s hard for me to think of her as an adult, because I knew her as a teen, too. I’m only eleven years older than her, but claim her as my fake daughter. She LOVES books… Continue reading Meet Kami

Teen Tuesday: Hatchet

Brian is on his way to Canada to visit his estranged father when the pilot of his small prop plane suffers a heart attack. Brian is forced to crash-land the plane in a lake–and finds himself stranded in the remote Canadian wilderness with only his clothing and the hatchet his mother gave him as a… Continue reading Teen Tuesday: Hatchet

Book Review – Ordinary Girl

Genre: YA Fantasy Blurb: Where do you run, when what you fear most is the darkness inside you? In the small town where she lives, Jess has always been considered a bit of a freak. The outsider with the strange hair. The tragic weirdo who can’t get over her mother’s death. The violent psycho who… Continue reading Book Review – Ordinary Girl