Entertainment Essays by the Blogging Community
This post features entertainment-themed essays from fellow bloggers covering books and music. Entertainment makes us feel more connected as fans, but getting close to celebrities or creating a form of
Haunted Houses: How the Victorian Home Inspired Classic Ghost Stories
Victorian Houses. By day, they are the “painted ladies” of postcard row in San Francisco during the opening of Full House. By night, they are the sinister house silhouetted on
Short Story Review and Author Interview: “New York Onions” by William Becker
Horror writers. They get the reputation for being creepy, sinister, and even dangerous. But like any other writer, their genre is a tool to help them tell their stories. Short
Parenting Essays by the Blogging Community
Below is a collection of essays written by fellow bloggers on the subject of parenting. More specifically, these three essays cover what it’s like to conceive and give birth to
Book Review: Between Dog and Wolf by Jacque Stevens
When Isabelle Berger turns down her best friend’s marriage proposal in Cry Wolf, it sets off a chain of events triggered by her defiance. We ultimately pay for the choices
Historical Writing: A Process
By: Vali Benson I am a published author. That still feels funny to say and sometimes I still don’t believe it, but it’s true. My name is Vali Benson and
Travel Essays by the Blogging Community
Throughout the month of October 2020, I’m featuring essays from fellow bloggers where they tell personal stories beginning with the phrase, “what it’s like…” These 15 essays will each fall
Book Review: Out of the Pantry by Ronni Robinson
When we think of eating disorders, it’s natural to think of restrictive eating habits, particularly those that prevent weight gain. As a result, we’re quick to encourage people, especially women,
Author Interview with Maria Giura
Below is an interview with author Maria Giura, who has written a very unique and intriguing memoir titled, Celibate. Find out more about her love of Audrey Hepburn, her relationship
Book Review: Blood and Silver by Vali Benson
Every part of the United States comes from a unique and conflicted history. When we think of history in the western part of the country, we think of cowboys, saloons,
Author Interview with Brendon Luke
Below is an interview with author Brendon Luke, author of three books, most recently Unhinged, a memoir/self-help book. Find out about this Australian’s love of wine, sloths, and the beach.
Book Review: Sweetness Followed by James Morley III
What kind of teenager were you growing up? Regardless of your social status, upbringing, or family situation, your adolescent years are a whirlwind of information, experience, and growth that begin
Author Interview with Scott Kimak
As many manuscripts that have been written, there have been countless others that have not. Many people get the idea or desire to write a book but never get around
Picture Book Review: Loblolly, Loblolly, You’re So Tall
My infant nephew is obsessed with trees. When he’s upset, all you have to do is take him outside. He likes to watch the trees swaying in the wind. It
Author Interview with Jessica Dall
History can be a great place to mine for story ideas. There are so many real world scenarios that you can use to research and fill in the blanks to