Category: History

#NorthupNews – The Cross at Kerrville

by J.M. Northup, posted in Non-Fiction & Educational, Travel, Travel Guide, Women Writers

I had a feature, called Julie’s Jewels, on Norns Triad Publications’ blog. I used it to share tidbits about my life, which I tied into book suggestions (because you know I love books). I thought it might be fun to do something similar here. Hence, the birth of this series, #NorthupNews. The cool thing is that my … Continue reading #NorthupNews – The Cross at Kerrville

#BooksForTheHoliday – KWANZAA

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

LEARN MORE Kwanzaa is from December 26 until January 1. "Celebrated every year from December 26 through January 1, Kwanzaa is a week of festivities honoring African American culture and heritage.... ...Kwanzaa is not an African holiday, but it’s inspired by many African cultural practices... ...Celebrants enjoy special foods all throughout Kwanzaa. Families often use recipes that … Continue reading #BooksForTheHoliday – KWANZAA

#WhatNornsReads – Heart of the Inferno Series

by J.M. Northup, posted in Book REVIEWS, Collections, Series, & Box Sets, Romance, Series, Women Writers

Heart of the Inferno (3 book series) REVIEWED BY KAREN J. MOSSMAN Utterly Absorbing & Immensely Enjoyable This is a romantic Mafia story. A friend suggested it to me. At over 400 words long, I wouldn’t have read it no matter how appealing the blurb. However, my friend’s enthusiasm won me over. Natalie, is an … Continue reading #WhatNornsReads – Heart of the Inferno Series

#BooksForTheHoliday – Anne and Samantha Day

by J.M. Northup, posted in Biographies & Memoirs, FEATURE, History, Holidays & Observances, Non-Fiction & Educational, Women In History

LEARN MORE Today is meant to honor two young women:Anne Frank and Samantha Smith.We celebrate these amazing females bi-annually: on the summer and winter solstices. We do so because they were quiet voices that made a huge impact on history. ANNE FRANK A victim of the Holocaust, Anne is remembered because of the diary she left behind. Not … Continue reading #BooksForTheHoliday – Anne and Samantha Day

#NorthupNews – The Search for Aliens

by J.M. Northup, posted in Aliens, Ancient Aliens, Conspiracies & Unsolved Mysteries, Space, UFO / UAP, Women Writers

I had a feature, called Julie’s Jewels, on Norns Triad Publications’ blog. I used it to share tidbits about my life, which I tied into book suggestions (because you know I love books). I thought it might be fun to do something similar here. Hence, the birth of this series, #NorthupNews. The cool thing is that my … Continue reading #NorthupNews – The Search for Aliens