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Fiction Vs NonFiction

 At the end of this month, I will be participating on a panel of authors from Scholastic discussing the value of non-fiction, titled: Three Reasons Kids Need to Read More Non-Fiction. During this discussion, I will talk about my debut historical biography, Unlawful Orders.  Preparing for this has set me thinking about my most recent books, some of their differences and similarities, and why both

This Land is Your Land by Eleri Grace

 As the lyrics of folk singer Woody Guthrie's classic "This Land is Your Land" note, we all share in the joy and splendor of nature's bounty "from the redwood forests to the Gulf stream waters." I would go further and say that the song is a call to action, a reminder that we all share communal responsibility for preserving our land and resources.  It's important to note the underlying history of

The Royals are Coming!

 By: Marcia King-Gamblewww.lovemarcia.comI’m not about Nature or Nurture this month. That actually is our themefor the month of April, but a recent trip to Nassau Bahamas caused me toveer off topic and write a post that got some childhood memories going.A few weeks ago, I got off a cruise ship in Nassau, Bahamas.Despite a torrential downpour, I ventured into town to find Nassau all decked

Dari LaRoche on "Inspiration"

 PRESERVING AND TAKING INSPIRATION FROM OUR NATURAL WORLD Earth needs us. Gaia needs us. It is critical that we all work together to preserve our planet and our natural world. Politics and political rhetoric come and go—fostering discussions, arguments, unity or breaks in families, changing alliances, wars, and ultimately—when all is said and done—rebuilding. Our planet, however, will be a one

Summer and Fair time is coming!

Fair, Fair, Oh, how I love Fairs!!!https://dianamccollumauthor.comDiana writes paranormal romance, always with a happily ever after. In her latest book "The Witch with the Trident Tattoo" you'll find a heroine and hero to root for as they fight against an evil force set on killing all life in the oceans. Along the way are colorful characters. A teenage mermaid with pink hair who can come on land

An Unexpected Way to Save Trees

Did you know 100 billion pieces ofjunk mail were delivered in the U.S. last year? Yep, six billion pounds of thestuff. That’s about 20 tons for each postal carrier. Yikes, right? And If you(God forbid) kept all that stuff you wearily pull out of your letter box, you’dhave about 41 pounds of paper crap by yearend.As of this blog post, the cost ofa stamp is $0.58 (Incidentally, postage rates

Believe it or not, April is International Guitar Month. E...

Believe it or not, April is International Guitar Month. Even more astounding, this is National Frog Month. How can we possibly celebrate both at the same time? Luckily, it's also National Humour Month and so I'm sharing this video with you in hopes it'll inspire you to head out to the nearest swamp and find your own musical amphibian.Now, I wonder if I can convince one of the hens to give this a

Nature my Favorite Place by Paty Jager

If you follow me on Facebook or read my personal blog "Writing into the Sunset" you know I like to get outside and enjoy the fresh air, birds, animals, and plants. My "Sunday Service" is taking a hike up on the hills and ridges on and around our property. Nothing fills me with more awe and awareness of how small we all are in the scheme of things than standing on a hill and peering out at a

Spring is here dressed in the glory of flowers!

 by Diana McCollumI love spring time! Every flower and lots of trees are dressed in their newest, finest leaves and blossoms!The pictures in this blog are from my front and back yards. Enjoy!!!"Every Flower is a soul blossoming in nature." by Gerard De Nerval"The earth laughs in flowers." by Ralph Waldo EmersonDogwood outside my office window."If you have a garden and a library, you have

Do You See the Sacred?

 Hi, I’m Judith Ashley, author of The Sacred Women’s Circle series, soulnourishing romantic women’s fiction with light paranormal elements. My storiesshow you what life could be like if you had a place like The Circle where youare unconditionally accepted, supported and loved. And where, with thissupport, you make choices to overcome the darkest nights and choose love andlight.Earth Day is