Thoughts From a Book Reviewer: Part 1 – The Early Years
Some people casually read a book, watch a movie, or binge a TV show, and then move on to the next form of entertainment. Others absorb stories entirely differently. They
Good Luck Chestnut and Other Lucky Colors of the World Book Review and Author Interview
You can’t go wrong with kids and animals. This pairing has been a successful recipe in children’s storytelling for ages. Add colorful images, a message of unity, and a lyrical
Dear Dory by Tom Kreffer Author Interview
Below is an interview with author Tom Kreffer whose personal journals were transformed into a memoir titled Dear Dory: Journal of a Soon-to-Be First-Time Dad. Check out Kreffer’s philosophies on
Geckos & Guns: The Pakistan Years – A Book Excerpt by Sharon Bazant
By: Sharon Bazant Chapter 7—A Trip Back in Time Was I dreaming? I was standing in a picturesque mountain meadow filled with brilliant red flowers surrounded by Pakistani men in loose
Sheltered: When A Boy Becomes a Legend Book Review and Author Interview
As a kid, I was never censored from reading or watching intense, scary, or disturbing content. My parents trusted me to know what I could or could not handle. I
Through Hell & Highwater by Victoria Liiv Author Interview
Below is my interview with YA fantasy author Victoria Liiv. This artist turned author has self-published her novel, Through Hell and Highwater. Learn more about her book, her writing process,
Two Sisters Tea Party, A Guest Post by Laurie Stevens
By: Laurie Stevens Each year, my sister Debbie and I host a high tea we call (drum roll, please) A Two Sisters Tea. The price of admission is at least
But I Don’t Want to Say Goodbye Book Review and Author Interview
There are so many picture books about grief, ranging from a small pet to a beloved parent or grandparent. These books are more about learning than entertaining, and when done
Where Did We Come From and Where Are We Going? by Gordon Callahan Author Interview
Addiction is a human condition. We all suffer from it on some level. But when addiction becomes unhealthy or dangerous, it challenges us to overcome it. Sometimes we win. Sometimes
Will We Ever Travel Again? A Guest Post by Pam Saylor
By: Pam Saylor, author of Braving the World: Adventures in Travel and Retirement Will we ever roam the world as we once did? If we have learned anything over the
Victory Lap by K.A. Mielke and Riley Alexis Wood Book Review and Author Interviews
No matter what your experience, high school never really leaves you. As part of that inescapability, I’m still drawn to high school stories. It’s always interesting to see how the
Everything That Came Before Grace by Bill See Author Interview
Every story begins with a message that the author wants to relay to the reader. It may be a simple, general message or one very specific to the author. Author
A Series of Fun Mistakes Series by Dubya-Ay P. The 3rd Book Review and Author Interview
Why would kids rather play video games than read? One reason could be that video games allow them to make choices. They have to make decisions, face the consequences, and
Celiac Mom by Ann Campanella Author Interview
Below is an interview with Ann Campanella, a memoirist and poet who has put her life on paper to help others who may be going through moments that she has
Spirited Author Hopes to Inspire with Her Book, Willful Evolution
By: Janice Beetle I know a book is a good fit for my mind when I can’t put it down, and I read everything from the prologue to the acknowledgments