Author: J.M. Northup

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

DID YOU KNOW – Little Golden Books

by J.M. Northup, posted in Children's Book, Collection, Collections, Series, & Box Sets, FEATURE, Literacy, Middle Grade Lit, Young Readers

GIVING THE GIFT OF READING #DidYouKnow is a Blog Series on www.jmnorthup.com     Little Golden Books were first available in 1942.  They were the first books published both at an affordable rate and a high-quality, making reading available in households of all economic levels.  It opened the doors to literature for children everywhere - a … Continue reading DID YOU KNOW – Little Golden Books

Happy Hobbit Day!

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

https://nationaldaycalendar.com/hobbit-day-september-22/ Hobbit Day doesn't just occur during Tolkien Week (Sept 20th through the 26th), but it is also the shared birthday of Bilbo and Frodo Baggins - September 22 (1290 and 1368 respectively in Shire-Reckoning). Hobbit Day and Tolkien Week were begun in 1978 by the American Tolkien Society. CELEBRATE TOLKIEN: LINKS: US UK CA LINKS: … Continue reading Happy Hobbit Day!

My Book Review of THE SECRET WITCH

by J.M. Northup, posted in Book REVIEWS, Paranormal & Supernatural, Vampire, Wizards & Witches

The Secret Witch by Jeff Severcool My rating: 4 of 5 stars Interesting Period Piece I enjoyed this story, but I'm left with questions I'm hoping the sequel answers. The complexity of the characters is enticing, and their own curiosity matches my own. Their journey for knowledge and truth is one I'm excited to join … Continue reading My Book Review of THE SECRET WITCH

Happy Birthday USAF – September 18, 1947

by J.M. Northup, posted in Aviation, FEATURE, History, Holidays & Observances, Military, Women Writers

 PROUD TO BE AN AIRMAN IMAGE SOURCE I am not a political person, but I am a patriot because I believe in freedom and diversity.  I believe in service to my country, community, and family.  However, there are many ways for people to serve, and, for me, it was by enlisting in the United States … Continue reading Happy Birthday USAF – September 18, 1947