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June 29, 2023
Book Review: Soso and the Kako Leaf
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June 16, 2023
Five Things I Learned in Comedy Class
I like to think of myself as funny. Since I claim to write books that are “humorous and heartfelt” I better be able to deliver on both the laughs and tears. But recently, I realized that I didn’t know much about how or why humor works ― the types, structures and mechanics of funny writing. So, …
May 19, 2023
Guest Post: Author Sarah V. Barnes
The author of She Who Rides Horses offers a rare insight into the moment the story of Naya, the first person to ride a horse, and an excerpt from her gorgeously written epic novel. How the Story Began I did not intend to start writing a novel. Maybe work on a blog. Maybe just enjoy …
Book Review + Giveaway: She Who Rides Horses
Title: She Who Rides Horses: A Saga of the Ancient Steppe (Book One) | Author: Sarah V. Barnes | Genre: Historical Fiction | Publisher: Lilith House Press | Publication Date: March 2022 Book Description: Set more than 6,000 years ago, She Who Rides Horses: A Saga of the Ancient Steppe (Book One) begins the story of Naya, the first person to ride a horse. …
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May 17, 2023
Book Review + Giveaway: The Doktor’s Daughter
Title: The Doktor’s Daughter | Author: Nancy McDonald | Genre: Middle Grade (Historical Fiction) | Publisher: Iguana Books | Release Date: June 2022 Book Description: Tragedy brings Amelie Meyer back to Berlin. It’s been four years since she was forced to flee her home, leaving everything behind — including her father. Transformed by the Nazis, Berlin is now a drab and dangerous city, and Amelie …
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May 15, 2023
Author Interview with Nancy McDonald
It’s a pleasure to host an interview with Nancy McDonald, author of gripping WWII middle grade novels, and learn how travel and location play a part in her well-researched books. We never know how we’ll respond to adversity until we’re faced with it. Q: How long have you been writing? A: I’ve been a professional writer my …
Book Review + Giveaway: Girl on the Run
Title: Girl on the Run | Author: Nancy McDonald | Genre: Middle Grade (Historical Fiction) | Publisher: Iguana Books | Release Date: September 2021 Book Description: It’s 1933 in Berlin. The Nazis have seized power, and for thirteen-year-old Amelie Meyer life is changing in ways she never could have imagined. Her new teacher is picking on Jewish students, her friends are starting to shun her …
May 3, 2023
Words to Write By
“A good story cannot function like a legal brief, which attempts to persuade and lead the reader down a narrow path suspended above the abyss of unreason. Rather, it must be more like an empty house, an open garden, a deserted beach by the ocean. The reader moves in with their own burdensome baggage and …
April 21, 2023
Guest Post: Author Patricia Allieri
The author of picture book, Aqua Paws, discusses her inspiration for the story and her goals in sharing her message about ocean pollution with children. In July 2021, my family took a beach vacation to Destin, Florida — a picturesque town surrounded by emerald green-colored waters and snow-colored white sand beaches. With careful planning, it …
Book Review + Giveaway: Aqua Paws
Title: Aqua Paws | Author: Patricia Allieri | Illustrator: Stella Maria | Genre: Picture Book | Publisher: Aqua Kids Books | Release Date: April 4, 2023 Book Description: Splish! Splash! MEOW! Most cats hate water, but not Aqua Paws. He loves it! There’s just one problem: he’s terrified of crabs! Then Aqua Paws finds himself in a sticky situation, and the only one around to help is …
Notes from a writer with wanderlust
When I was a kid, I read every story I could find about far away places, travel and transportation. In fact, my favorite book was The Little Yellow Bus" about a girl who took the bus to visit her gran
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