Category: History

Meet Audra

by J.M. Northup, posted in Author/Book Spotlight, Character Interview, Cozy Mystery, Crafts, Hobbies & Home, FEATURE, Interview, Mystery, Thrillers, & Suspense, Sleuth (Amateur & Female), Women Writers

MEET MY CHARACTER Tell us about your story:What is the name of your book?DEAD MAN’S DOLLWhat genre is it?COZY MYSTERY When and where is your tale set? A small Canadian town called Sugarwood, Ontario Who are you?What is your name?Audra ClemmingsAre you a fictional or historical character?FictionalWhat’s your role in the story – are you … Continue reading Meet Audra

My Book Review of Qurbaan: A Poet’s Liberation

by J.M. Northup, posted in Book REVIEWS, Inspirational, & Motivational, Poetry, Women Writers

Qurbaan: A Poet's Liberation by Zaira Pirzada My rating: 4 of 5 stars Sad, Moving, and PainfulI can feel the emotions in the author's words. Though it's poignant and beautiful, it's also disturbing and dark. My heart cries for her, though, sometimes, her anger felt personal. I can't understand the racial discrimination someone faces nor … Continue reading My Book Review of Qurbaan: A Poet’s Liberation

My Book Review of Charlie and the Tire Swing: How it Began

by J.M. Northup, posted in Author/Book Spotlight, Book REVIEWS, Middle Grade Lit, Women Writers, Young Readers

Charlie and the Tire Swing: How it Began by Diann Floyd Boehm My rating: 5 of 5 stars What A Loving LegacyThis tale is loving and warm. There's a charming legacy of simple joys in life - of the ones that truly help us to grow and unite. In it, there's a beauty that will … Continue reading My Book Review of Charlie and the Tire Swing: How it Began

My Book Review of Spooky Sleuths #1: The Ghost Tree

by J.M. Northup, posted in Author/Book Spotlight, Book REVIEWS, Collections, Series, & Box Sets, Ghosts & Spirits, Horror & Occult, Middle Grade Lit, Mystery, Thrillers, & Suspense, Paranormal & Supernatural, Series, Sleuth (Amateur & Female), Women Writers, Young Readers

Spooky Sleuths #1: The Ghost Tree by Natasha Deen My rating: 5 of 5 stars A Story of Friendship and CooperationThis mystery was entertaining. At times, it was gross, but it wouldn’t be a good horror story if it wasn’t, right? Goosebumps move over, there’s a new series in town LOLThough the paranormal elements drew … Continue reading My Book Review of Spooky Sleuths #1: The Ghost Tree

How to Live Like a Monk: Medieval Wisdom for Modern Life

by J.M. Northup, posted in Author/Book Spotlight, Health, Fitness & Dieting, History, Medicine & Health Professions, Non-Fiction & Educational, Self-help, Wellness & Self Help, Women Writers

HOW TO LIVE LIKE A MONK: MEDIEVAL WISDOM FOR MODERN LIFE How medieval monastic practices―with their emphasis on a healthy soul, mind, and body―can inspire us to live fuller lives today We know that they prayed, sang, and wore long robes, but what was it really like to be a monk? Though monastic living may … Continue reading How to Live Like a Monk: Medieval Wisdom for Modern Life