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November 24, 2016
Light Romance -The Vaudeville Star by Nicola Italia. Book Review.
Click on the cover for more information or to buy the book. I don’t usually read romance but I love historical fiction so I put my name in for a chance to win this book from Goodreads. It is definitely an adult book. There are three rather explicit sex scenes, one at the beginning, … Continue reading Light Romance -The Vaudeville Star by Nicola Italia. Book Review.
November 23, 2016
Should Disabled Pets Be Put Down? – Author Lauren Kramer-Theuerkauf Three Random Questions Interview
Lauren Kramer-Theuerkauf has written newspaper articles and features, poetry, and the picture book. She is also an active member of the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI), Independent Book Publisher’s Association (IBPA) and the Dog Writers Association of America (DWAA). Bonnie Ferrante: Welcome, Lauren. Your first book was a collection of poetry. What … Continue reading Should Disabled Pets Be Put Down? – Author Lauren Kramer-Theuerkauf Three Random Questions Interview
November 22, 2016
Stars for Tell Me Where: Animals and Babies
If you have a toddler, this review is relevant to you. Click on this link to buy the book Tell Me Where: Animals and Babies REVIEW quotes REVIEW QUOTES Joe Yang rated it 4 STARS This is a fun book that introduces basic spatial concepts to very young children. Images of babies are juxtaposed with … Continue reading Stars for Tell Me Where: Animals and Babies
November 21, 2016
Can a Child Bring Peace? – The Wurtherington Diary: The Little Doll Girl by Reynold Jay. Book Review.
Click here to buy The Little Doll Girl (The Wurtherington Diary Book 1) On the first page, the writing style was reminiscent of Jonathan Swift. The author wrote a letter explaining that he had found the diary of a child named Tammy Wurtherington. Once we switched to Tammy’s viewpoint, the language relaxed and became much … Continue reading Can a Child Bring Peace? – The Wurtherington Diary: The Little Doll Girl by Reynold Jay. Book Review.
November 20, 2016
“But, Mom…” Recycled Sundays.
Remember those patronizing books we used to receive as children about hygiene and manners. They often rhymed and had bland drawings of Dick and Jane types smiling and speaking “Oh so respectfully.” We knew they weren’t real people and would not model ourselves after their pablum personalities. We also suspected the kids on Father Knows … Continue reading “But, Mom…” Recycled Sundays.
November 19, 2016
Mysterious Carvings in the Attic – Erasable by Linda Yiannakis.
Linda Yiannakis is a speech-language pathologist who has loved helping children with reading and writing for over thirty years. She is a graduate of the University of Connecticut and the University of South Florida. When she’s not at work, she can be found at home waiting on her dog and being bossed around by a … Continue reading Mysterious Carvings in the Attic – Erasable by Linda Yiannakis.
November 18, 2016
The Secret of Atalaya: A Carolina Cousins’ Mystery by Rhonda S. Edwards. Book Review.
The cover of the book is intriguing and draws one into the story. It gives a promise of mystery and discovery. The premise of this story is fascinating. The history of the Gullah slaves and the Florida Seminoles was new to me. There are a few sections where the history of the area is related … Continue reading The Secret of Atalaya: A Carolina Cousins’ Mystery by Rhonda S. Edwards. Book Review.
November 17, 2016
Switch is Coming
After five years of working on my young adult historical fantasy I can finally predict that it will be published early in 2017. I am putting the first chapter on Amazon to get feedback as well as soliciting better readers. I’ve also been working on book covers. Please give me your opinion. Yes, the space … Continue reading Switch is Coming
November 16, 2016
Can Girls Be Fighter Pilots? – Author Michael Ferrari – Three Random Questions Interview
Michael Ferrari is a writer and a teacher. His first novel, Born to Fly, won the Delacorte Yearling Prize for a first middle grade novel. Bonnie Ferrante: Welcome, Michael. Could you tell us a bit about yourself? Michael Ferrari: I grew up in Ohio, moved to California for a number of years to work in … Continue reading Can Girls Be Fighter Pilots? – Author Michael Ferrari – Three Random Questions Interview
November 15, 2016
Stars Only Shine in the Dark – THE DARKEST DARK by Chris Hadfield and Kate FiIllion. Illustrated by Terry and Eric Fan. Book Review.
Click on the cover for more information or to buy a copy. This picture book is written by Chris Hadfield, one of the, world’s most famous astronauts, and Kate Fillion a best selling author. Together they tell the true story of Chris’s childhood fear of the dark. As a small boy, Chris love to play … Continue reading Stars Only Shine in the Dark – THE DARKEST DARK by Chris Hadfield and Kate FiIllion. Illustrated by Terry and Eric Fan. Book Review.
