Category: History

#100WordStory – Written By Norns’ Authors

by J.M. Northup, posted in Women Writers

Allan by Karen J Mossman When Allan’s wife passed. His days became lonely. He began to take long morning walks.   In his long grey coat and a woolly hat, Allan was lured by the excited voices of children playing.  Standing outside the school gates, his eyes misted. Their animated voices and laughter brought light to his life.   How he loved his daily walks.   One day a policeman knocked on the door. Someone had reported Allan as suspicious. â€œI’m afraid … Continue reading #100WordStory – Written By Norns’ Authors

#DidYouKnow – AUDIOBOOKS

by J.M. Northup, posted in Audiobook, FEATURE, History, Holidays & Observances, Literacy, Non-Fiction & Educational, STEM

#DidYouKnow is a Blog Series on www.jmnorthup.com Thomas Edison and his early phonograph.Cropped from Library of Congress copy. IMAGE SOURCE Most people aren't aware of this, but did you know that audiobooks have been around since 1877? Yep, that's right. They were first created by the famous inventor Thomas Edison. With the advent of his phonograph (the … Continue reading #DidYouKnow – AUDIOBOOKS

My Book Review of Mine: A Standalone Thriller (A Deadly Sins Novel Book 3)

by J.M. Northup, posted in Book REVIEWS, Collections, Series, & Box Sets, Dark Fiction, Mystery, Thrillers, & Suspense, Psychological, Series, Women Writers

Mine by Rachael Tamayo My rating: 4 of 5 stars Sinfully Twisted Dark TaleThis is a difficult review for me. I opted to read MINE with a bibliophile friend so we could discuss the title as we went (something we both love). We ended up completely enthralled with the story, absorbed and unable to really … Continue reading My Book Review of Mine: A Standalone Thriller (A Deadly Sins Novel Book 3)

Let’s Talk With Author Kelly Brakenhoff!

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

My Interview with KELLY BRAKENHOFF! I worked with OH kids (I am certain they use a different term today) while I was in school and took ASL as my second language during college.  Understanding the need for inclusion and the desire to eliminate all prejudices, I am honored to chat with you, and introduce you … Continue reading Let’s Talk With Author Kelly Brakenhoff!

Savoring the Camino de Santiago With Julie Gianelloni Connor

by J.M. Northup, posted in Biographies & Memoirs, History, Inspirational, & Motivational, Non-Fiction & Educational, Travel, Travel Guide, Women Writers

Savoring the Camino de Santiago: It’s the Pilgrimage, Not the Hike An award-winning debut memoir by travel expert Julie Gianelloni Connor Published by Bayou City PressThe book is available worldwide in digital and print format Savoring the Camino de Santiago: It's the Pilgrimage, Not the Hike focuses on the Camino de Santiago, an ancient pilgrimage trail … Continue reading Savoring the Camino de Santiago With Julie Gianelloni Connor