Tea Tasting Winter Teas from The Whistling Kettle Paired with Winter Book Scenes
I don’t need an excuse to drink tea, but in the winter, it’s not only a drink, it’s a tool to keep warm on cold days. Winter is by far
Shelby and the First Ride by Marty Kay Jones Book Review and Author Interview
I’ve never been a big animal lover, but I always understood the stereotypical girl obsession with horses. Horses, like girls, are a mixture of strength and grace. They’re one of
Author Interview – Terry Evers
Terry Evers has lived most of his life in Oregon’s Willamette Valley and has spent the past 33 years in various roles in elementary education. His passion for spending time
The Way You View the World by Tasneem Dairywala Book Review and Author Interview
We tend to think of the world as a big, scary place for children, but children mostly see it as a big playground with new things to see, hear, touch,
Working With an Illustrator by Karen A. Wyle of Oblique Angles Press
I wrote the initial drafts of most of my picture books many years ago, starting when I was pregnant with my oldest child. I was sitting (my most frequent activity
The Black Magician by KayCee Jones Book Review and Author Interview
Why do readers love dismal tales of people being held captive? The short answer is…because we want to see how they escape. We want to know that the wrongfully imprisoned
Found Family and Friendships in Fiction by S. Labrecque
If you’re similar to me, then you like reading about characters who like each other. The book market is full of great romantic stories. But what about the other forms
My Top 10 Books Read in 2023
This year, I set my Goodreads reading goal at 60 books thinking I was lowballing it and would hit this goal by the end of the summer. But life intervened,
Modernizing a Classic by J.P. Cawood
When a story becomes a classic, it’s because it resonates with audiences and stands the test of time. Yet as the years pass, some elements of the story may be
A Friend for Christmas by Mike Martin Book Review and Author Interview
When it comes to kids’ books, you can’t go wrong with cute little animals. Animals can help us tell stories with very human themes in a more colorful and simplified
Laura’s Books and Blogs Blogging Recap 2023
Laura’s Books and Blogs turns five years old this month, and this year, I’ve seen tremendous growth thanks to my supporters, fellow indie authors, and higher search rankings on Google.
Author Book Tag – R.W. Starr
Though children’s author R.W. Starr has enjoyed writing poetry and storytelling since he was in high school, it wasn’t until he retired from U.S. Federal Service and met his fiancé
Laura’s Books and Blogs – Bookshelf Tour 2023
Back in 2021, I wrote a post where I took readers on a tour of my bookshelves. Back then, my shelves were kept in a dimly lit back room on
My Favorite New York Kids in Middle Grade Fiction
For a number of reasons, no two childhoods are the same. But one big part of this has to do with where a kid grows up. Every environment has different
Author Book Tag – Ace Parlier
Lawrence “Ace” Parlier is an author/poet/musician from Cincinnati, Ohio. He is the author of three novels, Sierra Court Blues, The Frontman, and the newly released sci-fi epic, Voided. A lifelong