Author: J.M. Northup

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

World UFO Day For Book Lovers!

by J.M. Northup, posted in Aliens, Conspiracies & Unsolved Mysteries, History, Holidays & Observances, Non-Fiction & Educational, UFO / UAP

IMAGE SOURCE This is a day when two separate occasions are recognized and remembered. The first is from June 24, 1947 when Kenneth Arnold reported seeing UFOs over Mount Rainier. The second, of course, is Roswell. Whether you believe or not, you have to admit, this makes the best foundations for science fiction… and, in some cases, actual science! Celebrating … Continue reading World UFO Day For Book Lovers!

My Book Review of Daughter of Hades

by J.M. Northup, posted in Action & Adventure, Book REVIEWS, Collections, Series, & Box Sets, Dark Fiction, Historical Fiction, Romance, Series, Women Writers

Daughter of Hades: Book 1 of the Love & Peace Series by Mack Little My rating: 5 of 5 stars Delightful Historical Fiction Containing Horrendous AtrocitiesThis story is very powerful. There are many disturbing things, but true to history, sadly. The author breeches them with grace and even made the lewd endurable.What I appreciate greatly … Continue reading My Book Review of Daughter of Hades

Meet Zizi From Sunset Distortion

by J.M. Northup, posted in Character Interview, FEATURE, Interview, Paranormal & Supernatural, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Space Opera

MEET MY CHARACTER Tell us about your story: What is the name of your book? Zizi like book! Tasty! (Sunset Distortion: The Pyramid at the End of the World) What genre is it? No understand. (Science Fiction). When and where is your tale set? Zizi villiage, up. Who are you? What is your name? Zizi … Continue reading Meet Zizi From Sunset Distortion

PRESS RELEASE: STAY by Katherine Lawrence

by J.M. Northup, posted in FEATURE, Guest Blog, Middle Grade Lit, Poetry, Women Writers, Young Readers

Award-winning middle-grade novel-in-verse by acclaimed Saskatoon poetKatherine Lawrence now available in new edition from Shadowpaw Press Stay, an award-winning middle-grade novel-in-verse by acclaimed Saskatoon poet Katherine Lawrence, orphaned by the demise of Coteau Books in 2020, is now back in print in a new edition from Regina’s Shadowpaw Press. Stay is being released under the … Continue reading PRESS RELEASE: STAY by Katherine Lawrence

My Book Review of The Last Conversation (Forward collection)

by J.M. Northup, posted in Amazon Original Stories, Book REVIEWS, Collection, Collections, Series, & Box Sets, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Short Stories & Quick Reads

The Last Conversation by Paul Tremblay My rating: 4 of 5 stars Hauntingly ClassicThe descriptions of stimulus and textile help bring this sterile world to life in such an interesting way. To be put in the protagonist's POV adds a haunting layer, which heightens the mystery as well as the emotion. This is delicious sci-fi. … Continue reading My Book Review of The Last Conversation (Forward collection)