The Bookstore Sisters by Alice Hoffman My rating: 5 of 5 stars Endearing Story About Grief & LoveI wasn't sure what to expect when I began this book. I was thinking about my sister, my mom, and our love for books. It was my nostalgia that made me select it, but what an endearing story … Continue reading My Book Review of The Bookstore Sisters: A Short Story
Author: J.M. Northup
J.M. Northup is an author, editor, and founding partner of Norns Triad Publications.
#BooksForTheHoliday – May is National Mental Health Awareness Month
LEARN MORE https://jmnorthup.com/2022/05/04/readers-mays-mental-health-awareness-month A PRISONER WITHIN is a dark coming-of-age tale that address child abuse, but also, mental illness/disorders. Though the story focuses on Tiffany’s depression, anxiety, and OCD, it is clear her mother suffers from mental issues, as well. As you read, it is evident the mother can be classified as having untreated and undiagnosed narcissistic personality disorder, borderline … Continue reading #BooksForTheHoliday – May is National Mental Health Awareness Month
That’s #PUN-ny: Mother’s Day Puns
Moms come in all shapes and sizes; makes and models. They might be biological, step, foster, or in spirit. Blood doesn't make you a mother anymore than giving birth. BEING PRESENT in a child's life to nurture and love them, that is what makes a real mom.So for all you MOMs out there, thank you, … Continue reading That’s #PUN-ny: Mother’s Day Puns
#BooksAndCrystals – Tibetan Singing Bowls
Guest Blog by Sahara Foley As mentioned in a previous article about cleaning your crystals, you can use sound, which entails a tuning fork, bell, or a singing bowl. I opted for a singing bowl. I actually have two. However, singing bowls aren’t just for crystals. They can be used for medication and cleaning water. Did you know that … Continue reading #BooksAndCrystals – Tibetan Singing Bowls
#NorthupNews – Boundaries
On our Norns Triad Publications blog, I have feature called, Julie's Jewels. I use it to share tidbits about my life, which I tie into book suggestions (because you know I love books). I thought it might be fun to do something similar here. Hence, the birth of this series, #NorthupNews. The cool thing is … Continue reading #NorthupNews – Boundaries
