Category: History

My Book Review of Controller (Warmer collection)

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

Controller by Jesse Kellerman My rating: 3 of 5 stars Oddly DarkI understand the darkness of this tale... how it fits this series. Still, it is oddly out of place for me. It felt more "Twilight Zone" than "climate."I liked the vastly different approach of the writer because it's not the same take regurgitated. Yet, … Continue reading My Book Review of Controller (Warmer collection)

Meet Jamie from Shooting Star

by J.M. Northup, posted in Author/Book Spotlight, Collections, Series, & Box Sets, FEATURE, Mystery, Thrillers, & Suspense, Series, Women Writers

MEET MY CHARACTER Tell us about your story:What is the name of your book?SHOOTING STARWhat genre is it?Mystery-ThrillerWhen and where is your tale set?Santa Anita Park, an actual racetrack in California Who are you?What is your name?Jamie JacksonAre you a fictional or historical character?FictionalWhat’s your role in the story – are you the protagonist or a … Continue reading Meet Jamie from Shooting Star

WHEN GRACE FOUND ME – Volume One

by J.M. Northup, posted in Anthology, Author/Book Spotlight, Biographies & Memoirs, Collections, Series, & Box Sets, Inspirational, & Motivational, Non-Fiction & Educational, Religion & Spirituality, Series, Short Stories & Quick Reads, Women Writers

WHEN GRACE FOUND MEVolume One Real Life Stories of Women of Faith An anthology series of faith, perseverance, and personal connection told by twenty women. Coordinated by author Kim Lengling The book is published by Listening to Your Voice Publishing and is available worldwide in digital and print format With Volume One of the When … Continue reading WHEN GRACE FOUND ME – Volume One

My Book Review of Boca Raton (Warmer collection)

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

Boca Raton by Lauren Groff My rating: 4 of 5 stars Disturbing and SurrealI think this short story did what it was meant to do - it confused my emotions while sort of tormenting my mind. The tale was like a disturbing dream about humanity and its effect on Earth painted into words that fit … Continue reading My Book Review of Boca Raton (Warmer collection)

My Book Review of Eleanor of Aquitaine: A Life From Beginning to End (Biographies of French Royalty)

by J.M. Northup, posted in Biographies & Memoirs, Book REVIEWS, Non-Fiction & Educational, Women In History

Eleanor of Aquitaine: A Life From Beginning to End by Hourly History My rating: 5 of 5 stars Well written Questionable HistoryI love history. For every life that exists (doesn't necessarily mean human), there are at least as many stories to be told. Of course, one must be cautious with the sources because 1) truth … Continue reading My Book Review of Eleanor of Aquitaine: A Life From Beginning to End (Biographies of French Royalty)