Category: Non-Fiction & Educational

Said Versus Asked

by J.M. Northup, posted in Editing, Grammar/Punctuation, How-To, Informational, Literacy, Non-Fiction & Educational

I had to weight in here because this literally drives me nuts: said is used for a statement while asked is used when posing a question. Pease stop using said with a question mark as it is NOT proper no matter what the new trends are. Question marks are punctuation used to indicated interrogative clauses … Continue reading Said Versus Asked

My Book Review of Please Like Me (But Keep Away) (Nothing Like I Imagined)

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

Please Like Me by Mindy Kaling My rating: 5 of 5 stars Humorous and TouchingMindy Kaling just makes me love her more. She is real and down-to-earth as well as hilarious. Again, I didn't know what to expect when I picked up this short story, but I was smiling when I finished it.I don't know … Continue reading My Book Review of Please Like Me (But Keep Away) (Nothing Like I Imagined)

Readers – It’s Aviation Maintenance Technician Day

by J.M. Northup, posted in Aviation, History, Holidays & Observances, Non-Fiction & Educational, STEM, Women In History

https://nationaldaycalendar.com/aviation-maintenance-technician-day-may-24/ Aviation Maintenance Technician Day is celebrated on May 24th to honor the man who invented the first aircraft engine, Charles E. Taylor). This unique day of remembrance isn’t just special for aviation – it is important for all inventors, mechanics, engineers, and historians, It is a time to celebrate (excuse the pun) ingenuity! CHARLES E. TAYLOR … Continue reading Readers – It’s Aviation Maintenance Technician Day

Who Versus That

by J.M. Northup, posted in Editing, Grammar/Punctuation, How-To, Informational, Literacy, Non-Fiction & Educational

There are a few trends I notice both as a reader and editor. One is the misuse of that in place of who in narrative text or formal scripts. Before you argue - note what I actually said: in narrative text or formal scripts. This means areas of your book that is not dialogue (internal … Continue reading Who Versus That

#MeetMyCharacter: Tommy

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

MEET MY CHARACTER Tell us about your story: What is the name of your book? A Song of Peace What genre is it? Children’s Picture Book When and where is your tale set? In a park. Who are you? What is your name? Tommy. Are you a fictional or historical character? Fictional. What’s your role … Continue reading #MeetMyCharacter: Tommy