Exploring the Fall Aesthetic
As a kid, I remember being much more aware of the seasons. Time moved slower, you had lived through fewer months, and every new season felt fresh and exciting. As
Creative Madness by David Atkinson
I decided to write a book and an album of songs simultaneously. I suppose the question is, WHY? All I can say is that it seemed like a great idea
3 Halloween Graphic Novel Recommendations with The Whistling Kettle Fall Tea Pairings
Everyone loves a good team up, and good combinations can amplify an experience. Fall is the return of hot tea season and its specific fall flavors. And the perfect activity
Bonnie and the Deaf Bake Squad by Mickey Carolan Book Review and Author Interview
Childhood is when we’re figuring out our skills, our interests, and how we want to spend our time. But it’s one thing to work on perfecting a skill on our
Things to See in Arizona by Mary Vensel White Book Review and Author Interview
No matter how fulfilling our lives are, I think that there’s always a tendency for people to want to run away, either literally or figuratively, at some point. At the
Visiting the Flight 93 Memorial
As a lifelong Pennsylvanian, I’ve been to all ends of the state, but the land is so full of history that there’s still so much that I want to see.
Editing Your Novel for Details
A big question while editing is how many times should I edit my novel. But equally as important is, what type of edits should I do to my novel. In
A Place of Turquoise by Karina Salfeld Book Review and Author Interview
I’ve never been a big fantasy reader, but you don’t grow up a reader and not devour at least a few titles about kids being transported to magical worlds. The
10 Types of Books that 90’s Kids Loved to Read
As a kid who learned how to read in the 90’s, there was a push to get kids reading as much as possible. Libraries hosted summer reading programs. Teachers gave
The Peculiar Case of the Petersburg Professor by Sharon Kay Book Review and Author Interview
Small town life comes with a healthy dose of gossip and interconnectivity which are the perfect ingredients for a mystery. Throw in a nosy journalist who knows the town inside
Roaming with Reads: Travel Adventures Inspired by Literature by Erin Lorde
Embark on a Literary Journey to the UK’s Most Obscure Places Immortalized in Books! Ah, the allure of literature and travel – a match made in bibliophile heaven! If you’re
The Story of a Wise Woman: A Guest Post by Kinga Szumska
An image of a wise woman Paint a wise woman. How would you imagine her? What picture do you paint in your mind? The famous film director Agnieszka Holland once
Tea Tasting Sumer Flavors from The Whistling Kettle
This month, I jointed the affiliate program for The Whistling Kettle, a New York-based tea company. You’ll now see ads and promotions for the company on my blog, social media
The Birth of a Novel…and of a Novelist by Maureen Morrissey
Everyone has a story, and everyone should share that story. It’s therapy for the writer and an education for the reader. That’s my philosophy and I’m sticking to it. Mine
Miranda Nights by Gail Ward Olmsted Book Review and Author Interview
Do you ever have one of those months where it’s one thing after another? Every day you receive a new piece of news or get pulled in a million different