Category: FEATURE

Meet Mina From CULT OF DRACULA

by J.M. Northup, posted in Character Interview, Collections, Series, & Box Sets, Comic & Graphic Novels, FEATURE, Horror & Occult, Paranormal & Supernatural, Vampire

MEET MY CHARACTER Tell us about your story:What is the name of your book?Cult of DraculaWhat genre is it?Horror without a doubt. I wrote this specifically for horror fans. I have been a horror fan from a young age... too young really... but I have always loved being scared. Specifically getting that exhilarating rush of … Continue reading Meet Mina From CULT OF DRACULA

Meet Amelia From The Uluru Legacy Series

by J.M. Northup, posted in Character Interview, Collections, Series, & Box Sets, FEATURE, Paranormal & Supernatural, Romance, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Series, Shapeshifter, Vampire, Women Writers

MEET MY CHARACTER PURCHASE: US UK CA PURCAHSE: US UK CA Tell us about your story:What is the name of your book?Garkain: Book One of The Uluru Legacy SeriesWhat genre is it?YA Fantasy / Paranormal RomanceWhen and where is your tale set?AustraliaWho are you?What is your name?Amelia WilsonAre you a fictional or historical character?FictionalWhat’s your … Continue reading Meet Amelia From The Uluru Legacy Series

NATIONAL PUNCTUATION DAY

by J.M. Northup, posted in Editing, Grammar/Punctuation, Holidays & Observances, Informational, Non-Fiction & Educational

I have gotten into more conversations about punctuation than I can say. The hottest debate? The Oxford Comma! Now, if you don't think punctuation matters, you'd be seriously wrong. I'm not saying that because I am an author and an editor. I don't subscribe to the Oxford comma (or serial comma) simply because I was … Continue reading NATIONAL PUNCTUATION DAY

NATIONAL DISEASE LITERACY MONTH

by J.M. Northup, posted in Holidays & Observances, Literacy, Nature & Biology

https://nationaldaycalendar.com/national-disease-literacy-month-september/ I found it interesting that when I read about this observance, they directed it toward children. Whomever wrote the piece for NationalDayCalendar.com said: "Over 90% of children do not understand their disease or chronic illness.  We often resist what we don’t understand. Children skip medications and treatments. As a result, their condition worsens and … Continue reading NATIONAL DISEASE LITERACY MONTH

I Appreciate My Trucker

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

https://nationaldaycalendar.com/national-truck-driver-appreciation-week-second-week-in-september/ This is NATIONAL TRUCK DRIVER APPRECIATION WEEK. It falls during the second week in September, which means it will be celebrated on these dates over the next years: September 12-18, 2021September 4-10, 2022 September 3-9, 2023September 8-14, 2021 I am in a unique position to understand the role and life of a trucker. I … Continue reading I Appreciate My Trucker