Author: J.M. Northup

J.M. Northup is an author, editor, and founding partner of Norns Triad Publications.

Meet Ainsley

by J.M. Northup, posted in Author/Book Spotlight, FEATURE, Interview, Teen, Young Adult, & College, Women Writers, Women's Fiction, Young Adult, Young Readers

MEET MY CHARACTER Tell us about your story:What is the name of your book?The Highland DancerWhat genre is it?Young Adult and Woman’s general fiction When and where is your tale set? In the province of Nova Scotia, Canada (with moments in Scotland as well.) Who are you?What is your name?Ainsley MacKinnonAre you a fictional or … Continue reading Meet Ainsley

Happy Halloween (Samhain)!

by J.M. Northup, posted in FEATURE, Holidays & Observances

Many of our holidays have origins in Pagan traditions. Halloween is no different. This particular event is the modern version of the three-day Celtic festival, known as Samhain. This is a Gaelic word, pronounced ‘sah-win’ or ‘sow-win’, which means ‘summer’s end’. This was the Celt’s New Year, marking the end of both summer and the harvest while heralding the … Continue reading Happy Halloween (Samhain)!

Meet Asim MacInroy

by J.M. Northup, posted in Author/Book Spotlight, Character Interview, Children's Book, Collections, Series, & Box Sets, FEATURE, Interview, Middle Grade Lit, Mystery, Thrillers, & Suspense, Paranormal & Supernatural, Series, Women Writers, Young Readers

MEET MY CHARACTER Tell us about your story:What is the name of your book?Do you mean the journals Rokshar and I use to record all the creepy things happening in our town? The first chilling case we’re calling “The Ghost Tree.” Author’s note: Spooky Sleuths, Book 1: The Ghost TreeWhat genre is it?Rokshar and I, … Continue reading Meet Asim MacInroy

Dead Man’s Doll: Sugarwood Mysteries Book 2

by J.M. Northup, posted in Author/Book Spotlight, Collections, Series, & Box Sets, Cozy Mystery, Mystery, Thrillers, & Suspense, Series, Sleuth (Amateur & Female), Women Writers

DEAD MAN’S DOLL The Newest Novel in The Sugarwood Mystery Series by critically acclaimed author, Diane Bator Released by BWL PublishingThe book is available worldwide in digital and print format Christmas blooms in Sugarwood in the form of a brightly lit tree in town square, colorful ornaments, and a snowstorm. It’s just Audra Clemmings’ luck … Continue reading Dead Man’s Doll: Sugarwood Mysteries Book 2

My Book Review of Ghost Mark (Dark Dreams Book 2)

by J.M. Northup, posted in Book REVIEWS, Collections, Series, & Box Sets, Horror & Occult, Mystery, Thrillers, & Suspense, Paranormal & Supernatural, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Series, Women Writers

Ghost Mark by JP McLean My rating: 4 of 5 stars An Emotional Follow-upThough the trial is still waiting to play out from events that happened in book 1, Blood Mark, this series continues with new adventures for our beloved characters. This time, the mistakes Jane has made impact her life in unexpected ways that … Continue reading My Book Review of Ghost Mark (Dark Dreams Book 2)