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April 1, 2021
Limericks
Limericks are often humorous poems, with three long and two short lines with the rhyme scheme aabba. Some times these can be bawdy. I share with you the Poetry Generator for Limericks. Here’s mine: There was a man named Trygg Who used to dance a jig But during a break He made a mistake What […]
March 31, 2021
Emerge by Francesca Marais
Source: Poet Hardcover, 25 pgs. I am an Amazon Affiliate Emerge by Francesca Marais is a chapbook about learning to let go of our angst, anxiety to learn to trust our selves to be us without worry. Marais’ water imagery calls to mind the tumultuous waves and stormy seas we can face, but also the […]
March 30, 2021
National Poetry Month 2021
Welcome to National Poetry Month! Please share your poetry related posts below, so I can stop by! I have no hard and fast plans this month, but there will be reviews and activities, and perhaps some videos. I hope you stop by and check out some of the fun poetry. I’d love to inspire some […]
March 29, 2021
Frankie Sparks and the Lucky Charm by Megan Frazer Blakemore
Source: Purchased Paperback, 128 pgs. I am an Amazon Affiliate Frankie Sparks and the Lucky Charm by Megan Frazer Blakemore, illustrated by Nadja Sarell, is another strong book in the series that helps kids learn about science and investigation, while having fun. We love that this series provides tips on how to make your own […]
March 28, 2021
Mailbox Monday #624
Mailbox Monday has become a tradition in the blogging world, and many of us thank Marcia of The Printed Page for creating it. It now has it’s own blog where book bloggers can link up their own mailbox posts and share which books they bought or which they received for review from publishers, authors, and […]
March 24, 2021
Reading: The Inner Loop and This Is What America Looks Like
For those who missed my March 16, 2021, reading with The Inner Loop, watch the recording. I’m at about 14:15, but don’t miss some of these phenomenal writers.
March 23, 2021
Instant Gratification by Lauren Blakely (audio)
Source: Purchased Audible, 8+ hrs. I am an Amazon Affiliate Instant Gratification by Lauren Blakely, an audio with a full cast, was so much fun to listen to. Jason Reynolds and Truly Goodman have significant chemistry but a pact she made with her brother nearly a decade ago stands in their way of getting together, […]
March 22, 2021
Guest Post & Giveaway: Kara Pleasants’ The Unread Letter
Welcome to another Jane Austen World Excerpt and guest post for a newly published book, The Unread Letter by Kara Pleasants. Please check out the synopsis: After rejecting Mr Darcy’s proposal at Hunsford, Elizabeth Bennet is surprised when he finds her walking the next day and hands her a letter. Without any expectation of pleasure—but […]
March 21, 2021
Mailbox Monday #623
Mailbox Monday has become a tradition in the blogging world, and many of us thank Marcia of The Printed Page for creating it. It now has it’s own blog where book bloggers can link up their own mailbox posts and share which books they bought or which they received for review from publishers, authors, and […]
March 17, 2021
Black Girl, Call Home by Jasmine Mans
Source: Publisher Paperback, 256 pgs. I am an Amazon Affiliate Black Girl, Call Home by Jasmine Mans is a collection of poems that explore mother-daughter relationships, identity, and the racism many Blacks face every day. There are so many moments in this collection where your heart will break, just as the relationship between mother-daughter breaks. […]
