Category: Non-Fiction & Educational

My Book Review of Charlie and the Tire Swing: How it Began

by J.M. Northup, posted in Author/Book Spotlight, Book REVIEWS, Middle Grade Lit, Women Writers, Young Readers

Charlie and the Tire Swing: How it Began by Diann Floyd Boehm My rating: 5 of 5 stars What A Loving LegacyThis tale is loving and warm. There's a charming legacy of simple joys in life - of the ones that truly help us to grow and unite. In it, there's a beauty that will … Continue reading My Book Review of Charlie and the Tire Swing: How it Began

My Book Review of Spooky Sleuths #1: The Ghost Tree

by J.M. Northup, posted in Author/Book Spotlight, Book REVIEWS, Collections, Series, & Box Sets, Ghosts & Spirits, Horror & Occult, Middle Grade Lit, Mystery, Thrillers, & Suspense, Paranormal & Supernatural, Series, Sleuth (Amateur & Female), Women Writers, Young Readers

Spooky Sleuths #1: The Ghost Tree by Natasha Deen My rating: 5 of 5 stars A Story of Friendship and CooperationThis mystery was entertaining. At times, it was gross, but it wouldn’t be a good horror story if it wasn’t, right? Goosebumps move over, there’s a new series in town LOLThough the paranormal elements drew … Continue reading My Book Review of Spooky Sleuths #1: The Ghost Tree

How to Live Like a Monk: Medieval Wisdom for Modern Life

by J.M. Northup, posted in Author/Book Spotlight, Health, Fitness & Dieting, History, Medicine & Health Professions, Non-Fiction & Educational, Self-help, Wellness & Self Help, Women Writers

HOW TO LIVE LIKE A MONK: MEDIEVAL WISDOM FOR MODERN LIFE How medieval monastic practices―with their emphasis on a healthy soul, mind, and body―can inspire us to live fuller lives today We know that they prayed, sang, and wore long robes, but what was it really like to be a monk? Though monastic living may … Continue reading How to Live Like a Monk: Medieval Wisdom for Modern Life

Spooky Sleuths #1: The Ghost Tree

by J.M. Northup, posted in Author/Book Spotlight, Collections, Series, & Box Sets, Ghosts & Spirits, Horror & Occult, Middle Grade Lit, Mystery, Thrillers, & Suspense, Paranormal & Supernatural, Series, Sleuth (Amateur & Female), Women Writers, Young Readers

The Spooky Sleuths Series A new direction from award-winning #OwnVoices author Natasha Deen The series is available by Penguin Random House across all platforms! Is it science...or strange and ghostly? Asim's new town is freaking him out! There are weird noises at night, eerie lights, and now an evil tree that is growing way faster than it should. … Continue reading Spooky Sleuths #1: The Ghost Tree

Meet Adam & Elizabeth

by J.M. Northup, posted in Author/Book Spotlight, Collections, Series, & Box Sets, FEATURE, Historical Fiction, History, Interview, Non-Fiction & Educational, Series, Western & Pioneer

MEET MY CHARACTER Tell us about your story:What is the name of your book?Spring House What genre is it?Historical but accurate fiction When and where is your tale set? Guilford County North Carolina 1762-1783 Who are you?What is your name?Adam and Elisabeth McMachen-MitchellAre you a fictional or historical character?We actually owned the 107-acre farm where … Continue reading Meet Adam & Elizabeth