Category: Non-Fiction & Educational

#BooksForTheHoliday – Anne and Samantha Day

by J.M. Northup, posted in Biographies & Memoirs, FEATURE, History, Holidays & Observances, Non-Fiction & Educational, Women In History

LEARN MORE Today is meant to honor two young women:Anne Frank and Samantha Smith.We celebrate these amazing females bi-annually: on the summer and winter solstices. We do so because they were quiet voices that made a huge impact on history. ANNE FRANK A victim of the Holocaust, Anne is remembered because of the diary she left behind. Not … Continue reading #BooksForTheHoliday – Anne and Samantha Day

#NorthupNews – The Search for Aliens

by J.M. Northup, posted in Aliens, Ancient Aliens, Conspiracies & Unsolved Mysteries, Space, UFO / UAP, Women Writers

I had a feature, called Julie’s Jewels, on Norns Triad Publications’ blog. I used it to share tidbits about my life, which I tied into book suggestions (because you know I love books). I thought it might be fun to do something similar here. Hence, the birth of this series, #NorthupNews. The cool thing is that my … Continue reading #NorthupNews – The Search for Aliens

#NorthupNews – Luckenbach, Texas

by J.M. Northup, posted in History, Non-Fiction & Educational, Travel, Travel Guide, Women Writers

I had a feature, called Julie’s Jewels, on Norns Triad Publications’ blog. I used it to share tidbits about my life, which I tied into book suggestions (because you know I love books). I thought it might be fun to do something similar here. Hence, the birth of this series, #NorthupNews. The cool thing is that my … Continue reading #NorthupNews – Luckenbach, Texas

#BooksForTheHoliday – Bodhi Day

by J.M. Northup, posted in Holidays & Observances, Non-Fiction & Educational

LEARN MORE "Bodhi Day is the Buddhist holiday that commemorates the day that Gautama Buddha (Shakyamuni) is said to have attained enlightenment, also known as bodhi in Sanskrit and Pali. According to tradition, Siddhartha had recently forsaken years of extreme ascetic practices and resolved to sit under a peepal tree, also known as a Bodhi tree (Ficus religiosa), and simply meditate until he found the root of … Continue reading #BooksForTheHoliday – Bodhi Day

#WhatNornsReads – ONE CHRISTMAS: An Anglesey Story

by J.M. Northup, posted in Book REVIEWS, Contemporary Fiction, Holidays & Observances, Short Stories & Quick Reads, Women Writers, Women's Fiction

REVIEWED BY SAHARA FOLEY I’ve read several books by Karen and she is a talented storyteller. This one does not disappoint. Having lost my husband on Christmas, I can relate to the heartache and grief that follows. The dreading for the next Holiday as that special person is no longer there to share it with … Continue reading #WhatNornsReads – ONE CHRISTMAS: An Anglesey Story