Category: Author/Book Spotlight

Comanche Trace by David A. Bowles

by J.M. Northup, posted in Author/Book Spotlight, Collections, Series, & Box Sets, Historical Fiction, History, Series, Western & Pioneer

Comanche Trace Book Four in the Westward Sagas Pure Americana of Storytelling continues with critically acclaimed author and fifth generation pioneer, David A. Bowles The book is published by Plum Creek Press and is available worldwide across all platforms! Texas Ranger, Will Smith moved with his family to Texas during the early days of the … Continue reading Comanche Trace by David A. Bowles

SEPTEMBER: National Library Card Sign-Up Month

by J.M. Northup, posted in Holidays & Observances, Literacy, Young Readers

https://nationaldaycalendar.com/national-library-card-sign-up-month-september/ https://www.ala.org/conferencesevents/celebrationweeks/card "September is Library Card Sign-up Month, a time when the American Library Association (ALA) and libraries nationwide join together to remind parents, caregivers and students that signing up for a library card is the first step toward academic achievement and lifelong learning." - WVLS Jamie Matczak - Aug 19, 2019 Each year, there … Continue reading SEPTEMBER: National Library Card Sign-Up Month

Meet Jesse

by J.M. Northup, posted in Character Interview, FEATURE, Literary Fiction, Mystery, Thrillers, & Suspense, Native American Literature, New Adult, Romance, Teen, Young Adult, & College, Women Writers

MEET MY CHARACTER Tell us about your story: What is the name of your book? LURE: JESSE & HAWK What genre is it? ROMANTIC SUSPENSE, GRITTY SMALL-TOWN ROMANCE When and where is your tale set? LURE RIVER IS A SMALL FICTIONAL TOWN THAT BORDERS A CHIPPEWA RESERVATION IN MINNESOTA. “LURE RIVER WAS ITS OFFICIAL NAME … Continue reading Meet Jesse

September is Library Card Sign-up Month

by J.M. Northup, posted in FEATURE, Holidays & Observances, Literacy, Non-Fiction & Educational, Young Readers

LEARN MORE ABOUT THIS YEAR's THEME PERKS Wonder Woman "champions the power" in 2020 You know how I love reading, libraries, and encourage literacy, so you know I am all in on this month's celebration of all those things. Being a theatre kid and a singer, I am extra tickled with this year's theme: LET … Continue reading September is Library Card Sign-up Month

My Book Review of Falls the Shadow (Warmer collection)

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

Falls the Shadow by Skip Horack My rating: 3 of 5 stars I'm uncertain...This story was a little bizarre for me. It was definitely original and related to climate, but it felt scattered. There were some poignant comments, but overall, I was left feeling uncertain as to the point of the tale.Neither good nor bad, … Continue reading My Book Review of Falls the Shadow (Warmer collection)