#NorthupNews – Luckenbach, Texas

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 – Operation Santa Paws Has Begun!

"The campaign reminds us of the millions of pets in shelters in need of a loving home. Unfortunately, about 7.6 million companion animals (dogs, cats, and other domestic pets) enter shelters around the country yearly.  Although many get adopted, the majority spend much of their lives in cages. December is a time to donate a … Continue reading #BooksForTheHoliday – Operation Santa Paws Has Begun!

#NorthupNews – WE ARE BETTER THAN THAT!

Words change meaning with time and culture. For that reason, I taught my children that words are neither good nor bad, but it is the intent behind the word(s) that is important. How you use the word (the intended meaning and effect you want to evoke) is what gives meaning to it. That is what … Continue reading #NorthupNews – WE ARE BETTER THAN THAT!

#WhatNornsReads – Book Reviews by Sahara, Julie, & Karen from Nov 2022

REVIEWED BY J.M. NORTHUP Tragic and Powerful The blend of German folklore and WWII was brilliant. The humanity of Uwe made the monsters more defined by their lack of compassion. The appeal from benefits reaped made the Devil’s promises and evil itself more appealing. Combined, it was a fantastic horror story inline with Halloween, the … Continue reading #WhatNornsReads – Book Reviews by Sahara, Julie, & Karen from Nov 2022

#WhatNornsReads – Monsters in the Midwest

Monsters in the Midwest(3 book series) REVIEWED BY J.M. NORTHUP Average Joe Becomes A Vampire This was quite original. Loving monsters and being from the Midwest, a friend of mine and I decided to read this trilogy together. We had no idea what we were getting into, but we both found much to enjoy. What … Continue reading #WhatNornsReads – Monsters in the Midwest