DID YOU KNOW: Maya Angelou

#DidYouKnow is a Blog Series on www.jmnorthup.com Maya Angelou 1928–2014 http://mayaangelou.com/ Born Marguerite Annie Johnson Angelou, this amazing woman has changed the world and influenced me, personally. Her words have touched my soul for as long as I can recall. Her beautiful spirit lives on, shaping our world even though she has transcended. Maya Angelou is … Continue reading DID YOU KNOW: Maya Angelou

Nobel Prize In Literature

DID YOU KNOW? #DidYouKnow is a Blog Series on www.jmnorthup.com and www.nornstriad.com When I think about the Nobel Prize, I think about science or peace.  I didn't realize they were given to recognize writers.  Considering my love for literature and my status as an author, this fascinated me. DID YOU KNOW: Any of SIX prizes are awarded annually, … Continue reading Nobel Prize In Literature

My Review of Where The Wind Blows

An Interracial Romance by Simone Beaudelaire   If you love music, teaching, performing, and romance novels, then this is the book for you! Where The Wind Blows by Simone Beaudelaire My rating: 5 of 5 stars *A Sweet Romance for Music Lovers!*This was a lovely romance between two musicians. It gives insight to the world … Continue reading My Review of Where The Wind Blows

Oxford Comma

To Use Or Not To Use - That Is The Question! What is the Oxford Comma? The Oxford Comma is basically the serial comma.  It can, also, be known as the Harvard Comma. Put simply, it is when you separate three or more items with a comma INCLUDING A COMMA BEFORE the \'and\' or \'or\' … Continue reading Oxford Comma

My Book Review of Saved by the Dragon

Saved by the Dragon by Vivienne Savage My rating: 5 of 5 stars ***I want a dragon like Saul*** I was completely taken over by this story! I loved the steamy romance mixed with the paranormal... Dragons are a delight and I absolute loved Saul! I loved everything about him and at first, I was … Continue reading My Book Review of Saved by the Dragon