Category: Non-Fiction & Educational

MENA LEROUX – Character Interview

by J.M. Northup, posted in Character Interview, FEATURE, Horror & Occult, Teen, Young Adult, & College, Women Writers, Young Adult

MEET MY CHARACTER 1.   Tell us about your story: o   What is the name of your book? ·   LeRoux Manor o   When and where is your tale set? ·   In a fictional town in the United Kingdom, both in present day and in the past. 2.   Who are you? o   What is your name? ·   … Continue reading MENA LEROUX – Character Interview

READERS – It’s National Mental Illness Awareness Week

by J.M. Northup, posted in FEATURE, Holidays & Observances, Mental Health, Wellness & Self Help

 STEP INTO THE MIND OF SOMEONE ELSE https://nationaldaycalendar.com/national-mental-illness-awareness-week-first-week-in-october/ National Mental Illness Awareness Week is celebrated the first full week in October. This year, that means October 4th through the 10th, which happens to be World Mental Health Day. This topic is particular personal to me on many levels.  Not only do I struggle with clinical … Continue reading READERS – It’s National Mental Illness Awareness Week

I CAN READ: Airplanes & Aviation

by J.M. Northup, posted in Aviation, Children's Book, History, Middle Grade Lit, Non-Fiction & Educational, STEM, Young Readers

Learn more about I CAN READ books HERE One of the things beloved in my family is aviation. I have always loved it, pursuing a higher education in it and career opportunities related to it. My husband, as well. It has been a staple in our home and a huge part of our daughters' lives. And, … Continue reading I CAN READ: Airplanes & Aviation

A Week For National Awareness – MENTAL ILLNESS

by J.M. Northup, posted in Holidays & Observances, Women Writers

https://nationaldaycalendar.com/national-mental-illness-awareness-week-first-week-in-october/ National Mental Illness Awareness Week is celebrated the first full week in October. This year, that means October 4th through the 10th, which happens to be World Mental Health Day. There has always been a stigma with mental health. This stems, I believe, from fear... fear of the unknown. However, we know psychiatric disorders … Continue reading A Week For National Awareness – MENTAL ILLNESS

Happy Birthday USAF – September 18, 1947

by J.M. Northup, posted in Aviation, FEATURE, History, Holidays & Observances, Military, Women Writers

 PROUD TO BE AN AIRMAN IMAGE SOURCE I am not a political person, but I am a patriot because I believe in freedom and diversity.  I believe in service to my country, community, and family.  However, there are many ways for people to serve, and, for me, it was by enlisting in the United States … Continue reading Happy Birthday USAF – September 18, 1947