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Weeds in Nana’s Garden by Kathryn Harrison. Book Review.

Click here to buy Weeds in Nana’s Garden: A heartfelt story of love that helps explain Alzheimer’s Disease and other dementias. The story begins: “I love my Nana. I love playing in Nana’s garden.” Through out spring, summer, and autumn, we share the little girl’s delight working and playing with her Nana in the garden. … Continue reading Weeds in Nana’s Garden by Kathryn Harrison. Book Review.

Who Would Adopt a Dog Like That? – Priceless Penny by Lauren Kramer-Theuerkauf. Illustrated by James Sell. Book Review.

Click here to buy Priceless Penny The cover of this book catches your eye right away. It features a bright picture of a large eye dog, ears up, tongue hanging out, grin on her goofy little face. Then you notice that her left paw is deformed. When you open the book you see a beautiful illustration … Continue reading Who Would Adopt a Dog Like That? – Priceless Penny by Lauren Kramer-Theuerkauf. Illustrated by James Sell. Book Review.

Is Your Crafting Out of Control? Recycled Sundays.

Photo by Markus Spiske One of the signs of Christmas is the proliferation of craft sales. I have an ongoing love/hate affair with crafts, more captivated by traditional ones than modern kit or glue gun creations. To be fair, the latter may have something to do with all my burn scars. I started young, caught up … Continue reading Is Your Crafting Out of Control? Recycled Sundays.

Fantasy Sci-Fi Network Holiday Sale – Come Chat with Me

The Fantasy Sci-Fi Network will host it’s annual Fantasy and Scifi e-book holiday sale this 2016. On December 17 to December 31, 2016, we’ll be hosting an e-book extravaganza with free books, 99 cent deals, and deep discounts on fantasy and science fiction books from award-winning and bestselling authors! I will be cohosting an hour on … Continue reading Fantasy Sci-Fi Network Holiday Sale – Come Chat with Me

New Release – Then the Tooth Fairy Won’t Come

Click here to buy “Then the Tooth Fairy Won’t Come” Timo wants to pull Dion’s loose tooth but his methods are pretty strange. Dion won’t let him touch it. All he can think of is how Timo’s crazy ideas will result in a lost tooth. Then the tooth fairy won’t come. Should Dion figure out … Continue reading New Release – Then the Tooth Fairy Won’t Come

Who Is the Real Enemy? – Alien Infection by Darrell Bain. Book Review.

Click here to buy Alien Infection Alien Infection is a science fiction/suspense novel for adults. A lab technician is accidentally stuck with the needle while drawing blood from a dying man who has been brought in by Homeland Security. At first he is worried that he may have contracted AIDS or some other disease but … Continue reading Who Is the Real Enemy? – Alien Infection by Darrell Bain. Book Review.[image error]

Tough Guy with a Soft Heart: Author Darrell Bain Three Random Questions Interview

Darrell Bain writes humor, adventure, mystery, science fiction, suspense and thriller novels for adults, as well as short story collections. He has about 50 books in print! Yes, that’s not a misprint. Darrell Bain: Actually, it is a misprint. I did have more than 60 books in print, but a few months ago I withdrew … Continue reading Tough Guy with a Soft Heart: Author Darrell Bain Three Random Questions Interview

Good Morning Chickalina! By Sonal Panse. Book Review.

Click on the cover to buy the book The first thing that will strike you when you open this picture book is the beautiful illustrations. Each animal is so alive it feels as though you could stroke their fur. Little Chickalina, who is a baby chick, is adorable and portrays expressive gestures. It is easy … Continue reading Good Morning Chickalina! By Sonal Panse. Book Review.

Sabotage or Bad Luck? The Scent of Something Sneaky – by Gail Hedrick. Book Review.

  Click on the picture of the cover for more information or to buy the book.       This 200 page chapter book is suitable for readers at the grade 4 to 8 level. In this mystery, 14-year-old Emily Saunders has gone to work at a bed and breakfast for the summer. With her … Continue reading Sabotage or Bad Luck? The Scent of Something Sneaky – by Gail Hedrick. Book Review.

An Old Man’s Dirty Secret. Recycled Sundays.

  One of the best things about summer holidays is doing family activities you don’t have time for during the school year. Somehow, between all the lessons, columns and school events, we seldom take advantage of the free library and Parks and Recreation programs. We even less often have time for special open-host club events … Continue reading An Old Man’s Dirty Secret. Recycled Sundays.