An Interview with Middle Grade Author Sarah Lipman
Sarah Lipman lives in London with her husband, Paul, two daughters, Jasmine and Bella, and pet tortoise, Lassie. She has had a keen love for dogs ever since growing up
3 Whistling Kettle Teas Paired with 3 Classic Girl Heroes
It’s a pet peeve of mine when people try to make their favorite drink their entire personality. But ultimately, I understand the attachment that people have to their drink of
An Interview with Middle Grade Fantasy Author Emma Cameron
Emma Cameron is an internationally published author living on the NSW South Coast of Australia. She’s been a finalist in the Global Read Aloud, the Sakura Medal, and received notable
Celebrating Christmas with the Ingalls Family
Can you be nostalgic for a time you never lived in? I feel like you can, especially when you grow up devouring content that paints such a clear picture of
An Interview with Children’s Author Alison Bellringer
Alison has been writing short stories to share with friends and family for many years and always enjoys exploring her creativity when putting pen to paper. She is excited to
My Top 10 Books Read in 2025
Another year has gone by, and I’ve added dozens of new titles to my Goodreads list. I read less than I have in previous years, and my “did not finish
An Interview with Contemporary Fiction Author Cassondra Windwalker
Cassondra Windwalker earned a BA of Letters from the University of Oklahoma. She’s the author of nine novels and three works of poetry who does her best to keep fed
Children’s Indie Book Recommendations – Plant and Animal Books
Over the years, I’ve reviewed dozens of books and have been asked to review dozens more than I was able to. More often than not, the main characters of these
An Interview with Short Story Author Mary Vensel White
Mary Vensel White is the author of The Qualities of Wood, Bellflower, Starling, and Things to See in Arizona. She’s also an editor, a publisher, and an English and writing professor. She’s involved with
Laura’s Books and Blogs Recap 2025
December 2025 marks eight years of Laura’s Books and Blogs, and this past year was a fun and successful ride. The books were some of the best I’ve read yet,
An Interview with Essayist Sue William Silverman
Sue William Silverman is an award-winning author known for her fearless explorations of trauma, identity, and personal transformation. Her latest book, Selected Misdemeanors: Essays at the Mercy of the Reader,
Let’s Explore Epistolary Books Part 2: Fiction
When you decide to read a novel, you essentially sign up to suspend your disbelief and agree to treat the subject matter as if they were real events. Some authors
An Interview with Children’s Author Jessica Marie
Jessica Marie is a children’s book author and longtime maker of messes. She graduated from the University of Kansas with a master’s degree in Early Childhood Special Education. She taught
Let’s Explore Epistolary Books Part 1 – Nonfiction
Keeping a diary or journal is a very cathartic way to talk out your feelings to an audience who won’t feel burdened by or lose interest in your ramblings. You
An Interview with Women’s Fiction Author Luna Westish
Luna Westish is a wanderer, always looking up at buildings and searching for their next coffee. In another life, they write about sustainability, business, motherhood, and their ex-cult experiences. Their