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Surf’s Up! Rebecca Heller is Hitting the Waves – Three Random Questions Interview

Rebecca  Heller is the quintessential surfer girl. The bio on her website begins “Rebecca Heller is a Los Angeles-based high school counselor. She like totally lives in the Valley with her surfer husband and precocious daughter. She occasionally ditches school to go surfing.” She even has long blonde hair. Bonnie Ferrante: Welcome, Rebecca. It’s not … Continue reading Surf’s Up! Rebecca Heller is Hitting the Waves – Three Random Questions Interview

Damned If I Do and Damned If I Don’t

I understand why so many bloggers are refusing to review indie books. You get tired of this kind of stuff. I think I’ll be taking a break soon. It’s hard to be energetic and positive when I get this kind of hate. I’m not sure where she’s reviewed me but I think revenge reviewers should … Continue reading Damned If I Do and Damned If I Don’t

Little Mouse’s Sweet Treat by Shana Hollowell. Illustrated by Jennifer finch. Book Review.

This children’s picture book uses patterning in the text. Each page features a little mouse looking for a sweet treat something like this: Hi Bear. Do you have something sweet and yummy? Why yes, said bear. A handful of honey. Eek! said the mouse. Honey is sticky and runny. Sorry, said the  bear. You should … Continue reading Little Mouse’s Sweet Treat by Shana Hollowell. Illustrated by Jennifer finch. Book Review.

Canadian Obvious – Recycled Sundays

A regular feature heard over a local radio channel is a quickie magazine excerpt type show called Canadian Living. Occasionally,  the host has interesting information or valuable tips to pass on. But more often than not I feel the show should be called Canadian Boring. I wonder if the hostess doesn’t just take notes while … Continue reading Canadian Obvious – Recycled Sundays

New Schedule – Making a Picture Book with Your Child

Because this blog is taking so much of my writing time, I will no longer post on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Sundays – Recycled Humor Column Monday – Book Review Wednesday – Writer Interview or Book Review or Special Series Friday – Book Review Saturday – Randomness Please keep following, commenting, and sharing. MAKING A PICTURE … Continue reading New Schedule – Making a Picture Book with Your Child

Bear Hockey by Jessica Boyd. Illustrated by Maurizio Curto. Book Review.

This adorable 11 x 8″ picture book will be loved by boys and girls alike. A grey squirrel narrates the story which begins, “Good afternoon, sports fans!…It’s so cold that… The pond is frozen!… That means is the perfect time for Bear Hockey!” The squirrel explains that all bears, once a year, “strap on their … Continue reading Bear Hockey by Jessica Boyd. Illustrated by Maurizio Curto. Book Review.

Angelina’s Secret by Diane Merrill Wigginton. Book Review.

This is not the kind of book I typically review. It is a lightly historical heavily romantic novel. It features a kick ass heroine in a time where independence and strength in women was frowned upon. It is an adult book of 330 pages. Angelina is on a ship and is captured by a privateer/pirate … Continue reading Angelina’s Secret by Diane Merrill Wigginton. Book Review.

Angelina’s Secret by Diane Merrill Wiggington. Book Review.

This is not the kind of book I typically review. It is a lightly historical heavily romantic novel. It features a kick ass heroine in a time where independence and strength in women was frowned upon. It is an adult book of 330 pages. Angelina is on a ship and captured by a privateer/pirate named … Continue reading Angelina’s Secret by Diane Merrill Wiggington. Book Review.

Author Jessica Boyd – Three Random Questions Interview

Bear Hockey is Jessica Boyd’s first published book. She worked as a senior creative writer/creative lead for Webkinz World (webkinzworld.com) for eight years. She was inspired by reading to her two and four-year-old daughters to begin her own publishing company, Buttertart Books. Bonnie Ferrante: Welcome, Jessica. Why did you choose hockey as the subject of … Continue reading Author Jessica Boyd – Three Random Questions Interview

Sammy and the Fire (A Dangerous and Exciting Adventure) by Lynn Miclea. Book Review.

This story is told entirely from the point of view of the dog. It is totally believable and makes the reader connect and care deeply for the dog. Sammy is an independent little soul. He digs a hole under the fence and keeps it a secret from his family. When he smells smoke, he uses … Continue reading Sammy and the Fire (A Dangerous and Exciting Adventure) by Lynn Miclea. Book Review.