Category: Non-Fiction & Educational

Pre-Order Now – THE OIL CHANGE: Grandpa’s Garage

by J.M. Northup, posted in Author/Book Spotlight, Automotive, Children's Book, Collection, Collections, Series, & Box Sets, Mechanics, Middle Grade Lit, Non-Fiction & Educational, STEM, Young Readers

What adventures do you have when you visit your grandparents? When I visit mine, we do things I love, like having fun in Grandpa’s garage. This weekend, Grandpa is teaching me something new. He's going to show me how to change the oil in his car.Have you ever done that before? Do you know what … Continue reading Pre-Order Now – THE OIL CHANGE: Grandpa’s Garage

#MeetMyCharacter: The Little Girl in the Moon – Moxie & Tycho Town

by J.M. Northup, posted in Astronomy, Character Interview, Children's Book, FEATURE, Interview, Middle Grade Lit, Space, Women Writers, Young Readers

MEET MY CHARACTER Tell us about your story: What is the name of your book? The Little Girl in the Moon - Moxie & Tycho Town What genre is it? Children’s Picture Book When and where is your tale set? In Tyco Town on the Earth's Moon Who are you? What is your name? I … Continue reading #MeetMyCharacter: The Little Girl in the Moon – Moxie & Tycho Town

#BooksForTheHoliday – June 13th is International Axe Throwing Day

by J.M. Northup, posted in Action & Adventure, Crafts, Hobbies & Home, Health, Fitness & Dieting, Holidays & Observances, Non-Fiction & Educational, Sports & Outdoors, Young Readers

"Once the pastime of loggers and lumberjacks, axe throwing has grown in popularity in more recent years. Across North America and spreading around the world, clubs and organizations provide places for enthusiasts to practice their sport. Designed to be family-friendly, throwers of all ages participate." https://nationaldaycalendar.com/international-axe-throwing-day-june-13/ I am stoked because my favorite sport is lumberjack … Continue reading #BooksForTheHoliday – June 13th is International Axe Throwing Day

#DidYouKnow – Money Is an Illusion?

by J.M. Northup, posted in Business & Entrepreneurship, FEATURE, Finance (Money), History, Non-Fiction & Educational

The U.S. Dollar, like most currency, is based on supply and demand instead of gold or some other precious metal. #DidYouKnow is a Blog Series on www.jmnorthup.com Did you know the U.S. Dollar is NOT backed by gold? That's right. It has not been backed by gold since January 30, 1934, when the Congress amended Section … Continue reading #DidYouKnow – Money Is an Illusion?