Author Book Tag – Laura Stegman
Laura Segal Stegman is a Los Angeles-based publicity consultant and author whose middle grade debut novel, Summer of L.U.C.K., its sequel, Ready or Not (both Five-Star Readers’ Favorite Award winners),
Katharine’s Remarkable Road Trip by Gail Ward Olmsted Book Review and Author Interview + Giveaway
What does it mean to live a full life? There’s no definitive answer. There’s no single lifestyle, profession, or age that a person can attain to earn the title. It’s
Author Book Tag – Stephanie Brick
Stephanie Brick, in addition to writing portal fantasy for middle grade readers, is a licensed architect. As a passionate and respected expert in salutogenic design, an evidence-based design strategy to
“Ada” Short Film Review and Filmmaker Interviews
Stories about creative and inventive individuals are often reserved for the triumphant. It’s not only satisfying but inspiring to see someone beat the odds and see the fulfillment of their
Playing God in the Digital Age by Catherine Conmy + ARC Giveaway
Hello readers of Laura’s Books and Blogs! My name is Catherine Conmy, and I’m a first-time novelist here to get you excited about my upcoming release––a dystopian fiction novel titled
Funny Characters in Children’s Literature
When I go browsing for a new book to read, I find that you’re more likely going to find a sad, scary, or dramatic story rather than a funny one.
Catastrophe in the City by Stephen and Arlo Baer Book Review and Author Interview
When we get too impulsive, we can really mess things up. We can get too hyper and break something. We can say the wrong thing on impulse and hurt somebody’s
Author Book Tag – Jo Szewczyk
Jo is a post-modern reject who spent most of his time writing jokes only Norm Macdonald, Thomas Pynchon, and Rachel get. Exempli gratia: Much to his amusement, his newest book,
A Bird Alone by Ericka Clay Book Review and Author Interview
We all know someone who has had it rough. I’m not talking about the friend who tends to spill coffee on themselves each morning or the relative who is always
Creative Inspirations – Suburbia
Coming up with story ideas is a struggle. It’s hard to find the right concept that is going to hold your attention along with the reader’s. However, once I have
What Happens in Montana by Kim McCollum Book Review and Author Interview
The purpose of getting away is literally to get away from your life, and hopefully, from your worries and problems that you carry around every day. Unfortunately, those problems can
60 Songs That Explain the 90s Book Review
I started the 90’s barely out of my toddler years and ended it a full-blown teenager. That personally makes for a long and definitive decade. And it’s the decade that
Tea Tasting Winter Teas from The Whistling Kettle Paired with Winter Book Scenes
I don’t need an excuse to drink tea, but in the winter, it’s not only a drink, it’s a tool to keep warm on cold days. Winter is by far
Shelby and the First Ride by Marty Kay Jones Book Review and Author Interview
I’ve never been a big animal lover, but I always understood the stereotypical girl obsession with horses. Horses, like girls, are a mixture of strength and grace. They’re one of
Author Interview – Terry Evers
Terry Evers has lived most of his life in Oregon’s Willamette Valley and has spent the past 33 years in various roles in elementary education. His passion for spending time