Category: History

AUTHOR Amelia Earhart

by J.M. Northup, posted in Aviation, Biographies & Memoirs, FEATURE, History, Non-Fiction & Educational, STEM, Women Writers

DID YOU KNOW? Image Source#DidYouKnow is a Blog Series on www.jmnorthup.com and www.nornstriad.com   Everyone knows of Amelia Earhart because of the mystery surrounding her death.  What they don't always realize is the accomplishments this amazing woman achieved.  According to Newsweek, this pioneering woman fearlessly tackled the following: The first woman to fly solo above 14,000 feet The … Continue reading AUTHOR Amelia Earhart

Author Joyita Basak

by J.M. Northup, posted in Author Interview, FEATURE, Interview, Romance, Women Writers

My Interview with Joyita Basak! Welcome, Joyita.  I’ve read some of your other interviews (one in particular is with myfriend, Fiona McVie), and I’m excited to learn more about you and your debut novel, I Still Love You.  Thank you for taking time out of your busy schedule to share a moment with me and … Continue reading Author Joyita Basak

#BooksForTheHolidays – Happy D-Day!

by J.M. Northup, posted in History, Holidays & Observances, Military, Non-Fiction & Educational, WWII

LEARN MORE Learn more about the Battle of Normandy, a.k.a. #DDay, in this blog post - https://jmnorthup.com/2020/06/01/did-you-know-d-day/ BOOK SUGGESTIONS: PURCHASE LINKS: US UK CA PURCHASE LINKS: US UK CA PURCHASE LINKS: US UK CA PURCHASE LINKS: US UK CA PURCHASE LINKS: US UK CA PURCHASE LINKS: US UK CA PURCHASE LINKS: US UK CA PURCAHSE … Continue reading #BooksForTheHolidays – Happy D-Day!

My Review of HIDING HANNAH

by J.M. Northup, posted in Book REVIEWS, Collection, Collections, Series, & Box Sets, Women Writers, Women's Fiction

HIDING HANNAH A Broken Girl Collection Novel Written by Marnie Cate HIDING HANNAH by Marnie Cate My rating: 5 of 5 stars Intense & Dark Though Hopeful & Moving This entire A Broken Girl Collection has been incredible.  It is powerful and thought-provoking while remaining engaging and entertaining.  It is dark fiction but at its … Continue reading My Review of HIDING HANNAH

DID YOU KNOW: D-DAY?

by J.M. Northup, posted in FEATURE, History, Holidays & Observances, Military, Non-Fiction & Educational, WWII

D-DAY: Storming Normandy #DidYouKnow is a Blog Series on www.jmnorthup.com During World War II, Fortress Europe was penetrated during the Normandy Invasion.  This joint operation, code-named Operation Overlord, and also known as D-Day, was literally launched June 6, 1944 by the United States, United Kingdom, and Canada.Five beaches were targets by the Allies along Normandy, France.  … Continue reading DID YOU KNOW: D-DAY?