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USA Today: Zane Carson Carruth’s Mission of Nurturing Young Hearts Through Storytelling

by J.M. Northup, posted in Author Interview, Author/Book Spotlight, Children's Book, Collections, Series, & Box Sets, FEATURE, Guest Blog, Interview, Middle Grade Lit, Series, Women Writers, Young Readers

"The author’s creative journey began in early childhood. “When I was in elementary school, I remember writing a story about a frog,” Carruth shares. “My teacher read it and praised me, making me feel that my voice mattered. Her encouraging words sparked something in me.” This gentle validation is both a theme in her stories … Continue reading USA Today: Zane Carson Carruth’s Mission of Nurturing Young Hearts Through Storytelling

THAT’S #PUN-NY: Autumn Jokes & Puns

by J.M. Northup, posted in Funny Stuff I Like, Humor & Satire

I love fall. The 'ber months are my favorite time of year. I enjoy everything about it: the holidays, the weather, the beauty of the seasonal changes...There seems to be a magic in the air!When is your favorite time of year, and why?*****You never know what you'll find on the shelves of a book store … Continue reading THAT’S #PUN-NY: Autumn Jokes & Puns

Romance Reads for $2.99 or Less

by J.M. Northup, posted in Author/Book Spotlight, Romance

Please note that prices are at the discretion of Amazon, the author(s), or publisher(s), and they can change without notice. A Rekindled Attraction (The Ball of Sin series Book 1) Knotted Complete Series Boxset: Paranormal Romance. Books 1 - 6 (Knotted Series) Bad Blood Bear: A Bear Shifter Fated Mates Paranormal Romance (Bad Blood Shifters … Continue reading Romance Reads for $2.99 or Less

#FridayFunny Jokes – Why Cross The Road?

by J.M. Northup, posted in Funny Stuff I Like, Humor & Satire

There's so much negativity in the world that I just want to bring some joy. I offer Sunday #Pun-day to all my readers, but I wanted to do something special for my paid subscribers. I hope this is something you all enjoy, and that it brings you happiness! I hope you all have a blessed … Continue reading #FridayFunny Jokes – Why Cross The Road?

#NorthupNews – Teddy Loses His Ears

by J.M. Northup, posted in Author/Book Spotlight, Book REVIEWS, Children's Book, Crafts, Hobbies & Home, Literacy, Middle Grade Lit, Non-Fiction & Educational, Women Writers, Young Readers

I had a feature, called Julie’s Jewels, on Norns Triad Publications’ blog. I used it to share tidbits about my life, which I tied 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 that my … Continue reading #NorthupNews – Teddy Loses His Ears