Author Book Tag – Jenna Greene
Jenna Greene is a YA/children’s author from Alberta, Canada. Her elementary students keep her busy. But when she isn’t teaching or writing, she enjoys dance and dragonboat racing. She is
The House in the Middle of the Street by Jennifer Sklias-Gahan Story Review and Author Interview
We all walk a fine line between caution and paranoia. It’s always hard to guess if the person walking behind you on a dark street is following you or just
Creative Inspirations: Jim Henson
I’m starting a new series called “Creative Inspirations,” in which I highlight the figures who have inspired my writing. And for my first installment, it only made sense to start
Isabel and the Invisible World by Rick Allen Book Review and Author Interview
Curiosity is one of those traits that come so naturally to children. When you have so much to learn, you want to learn everything. Isabel and the Invisible World by
Girls Can by Deb Preston Book Review and Author Interview
When society decides to make a change in their worldview, the pendulum tends to swing sharply in its new direction. We try to overwrite old philosophies by doing the opposite
Wish You Were Here by Jodi Picoult Book Review
I like to kick off the beginning of each year with a review of a non-indie book. So, I scoured the bookstores for a newish release to quickly read and
Watercolor with Me in the Forest Book Review
While perusing the shelves at Barnes and Noble one day, I came across a watercolor book that acts like one of those art tutorial reels on Instagram. The Watercolor with
Life Can Be Scary by Jeff Parsons
The horror genre thrives on scary stories, but the emotion of fear exists in other genres as well: thrillers, mysteries, true crime…everything, even romance. Why? Because fear is a part
Laura’s Books and Blogs Author Book Tag
In honor of the new year, I wanted to start a new author interview series on my blog. So, I’ve created my own book tag for indie authors to answer
Sometimes the Movie is Better Than the Book
There’s an unwritten rule that if you’re a reader, you always have to love the original source material more than its movie adaptation. There are a lot of good arguments
Love, Hope, and Forgiveness: Overarching Themes in Series by Cindy Tingley
In Lily the Donkey’s Adventures, my children’s bible story series with three books so far (Lily’s Secret, Lily’s Desert Adventure, and Lily’s Egypt Adventure), the theme centres around love, hope
My Top 10 Books Read in 2022
Another year of reading has come and gone. Though I only read and review a handful of the book review requests that I receive, each email I receive is like
Two Wins for Wiley Book Review and Author Interviews
Childhood is never easy, even in the best of circumstances. It can seem like life is easy for so many kids, but they may be struggling with things you don’t
A Recap of My Fourth Year of Blogging in 2022
This month marks the fourth anniversary of Laura’s Books and Blogs. I started it at the end of 2018 as a sort of new year’s resolution. It always takes me
Don’t Bring Rupert to the Beach By Christer Hagglund Book Review and Author Interview
A lot of books that you read in childhood are about visiting far away lands. But the main characters always want to find their way home if they don’t know