Category: Short Stories & Quick Reads

My Book Review of Whiskers the Cat: Five Fun Short Stories

by J.M. Northup, posted in Author/Book Spotlight, Book REVIEWS, Children's Book, Middle Grade Lit, Short Stories & Quick Reads, Young Readers

Whiskers the Cat: Five Fun Short Stories by Uncle Amon My rating: 3 of 5 stars Not What I ExpectedThough cute tales, they feel like rough drafts. The narratives were "telling" without "showing." That made the stories lackluster.I loved Whiskers, the community, and the positivity. There was magic and joy permeating the text. However, I … Continue reading My Book Review of Whiskers the Cat: Five Fun Short Stories

Silver Dagger Book Tours -The Life and Times of Sherlock Holmes V

by J.M. Northup, posted in Author/Book Spotlight, FEATURE, Giveaways & Donations, History, Non-Fiction & Educational, Short Stories & Quick Reads, Silver Dagger Book Tours, Women Writers

A must-read for Sherlockians, history enthusiasts, and anyone eager to uncover the hidden layers of Victorian England.The Life and Times of Sherlock Holmes Essays on Victorian England Book V by Liese Sherwood-Fabre Genre: Nonfiction History, Literary Criticism Rediscover Victorian England's forgotten history and culture. Volume V of The Life and Times of Sherlock Holmes explores the cultural, scientific, … Continue reading Silver Dagger Book Tours -The Life and Times of Sherlock Holmes V

Silver Dagger Book Tours – The Moldy Orange Bandage

by J.M. Northup, posted in Author/Book Spotlight, FEATURE, Giveaways & Donations, Literary Fiction, Short Stories & Quick Reads, Silver Dagger Book Tours, Women Writers

As much as we may love our families and friends, they possess the ability to drive us crazy! The Moldy Orange Bandage:Playbooks and Short Stories by Lirio Blanco Show Genre: Literary FictionAs much as we may love our families and friends, they possess the ability to drive us crazy!In this pair of theatrical playbooks (with … Continue reading Silver Dagger Book Tours – The Moldy Orange Bandage

My Book Review of A Curse for Christmas

by J.M. Northup, posted in Author/Book Spotlight, Book REVIEWS, Collection, Collections, Series, & Box Sets, Holidays & Observances, Paranormal & Supernatural, Short Stories & Quick Reads, Werewolf, Wizards & Witches, Women Writers

A Curse for Christmas by P.A. Mason My rating: 5 of 5 stars Fun Paranormal MysteryAs I enjoy Christmas stories, love the holiday season, and have found an obsession for cozy mysteries, this short story called to me. The fact it had witches and werewolves just drew me in more. Adding a touch of romance … Continue reading My Book Review of A Curse for Christmas

Silver Dagger Book Tours – A Pioneer Christmas Beyond the Oregon Trail

by J.M. Northup, posted in Action & Adventure, Author/Book Spotlight, Collections, Series, & Box Sets, Ghosts & Spirits, Historical Fiction, Holidays & Observances, Paranormal & Supernatural, Series, Short Stories & Quick Reads, Silver Dagger Book Tours, Western & Pioneer

Can the love that binds this family deliver Christmas miracles? Or will the unforgiving wilderness crush their holiday spirit? A Pioneer Christmas Beyond the Oregon Trail A Ghosts Among the Oregon Trail Holiday Novella by David Fitz-Gerald Genre: Historical Holiday Western AdventureDorcas and her family endured a harrowing trip along the Oregon Trail in 1850. … Continue reading Silver Dagger Book Tours – A Pioneer Christmas Beyond the Oregon Trail