https://nationaldaycalendar.com/national-science-fiction-day-january-2 Though Hugo Gernsback is the one credited for coining the phrase Science Fiction and popularizing it as a literary form, this day is celebrated on Isaac Asimov's birthday due to his considerable contributions to the genre. He, along with Robert A. Heinlein and Arthur C. Clarke, were considered the "Big Three" masters of their … Continue reading Celebrating Sci-Fi & Isaac Asimov
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Happy Holidays To All!
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_multinational_festivals_and_holidays#December I have learned in life that people enjoy getting their panties in a bunch, especially over stupid things. I have, also, come to understand that when someone says something like, 'bless you', they aren't trying to convert you. Rather, they are expressing a meaningful gesture towards you. It doesn't matter what you believe; to … Continue reading Happy Holidays To All!
National Author’s Day
https://nationaldaycalendar.com/national-authors-day-november-1/ Image Source:This is a fairly good presentation ofthe writing process It takes a lot to take write a book. There are many steps involved to go from concept to publication. From draft to sales, you have multiple rewrites, edit passes (including self, professional editing services, and beta readers), formatting, cover design, blurbs, and what … Continue reading National Author’s Day
NATIONAL FRIENDS OF LIBRARIES WEEK
LEARN MORE http://www.ala.org/united/events_conferences/folweek# I have always been a huge supporter of our public libraries. Ever since I was a little girl, I have enjoyed making family trips to the local library. It was a tradition I passed onto my own children, and not just because I love literature. It is because it is a place … Continue reading NATIONAL FRIENDS OF LIBRARIES WEEK
It’s World Mental Health Day!
https://nationaldaycalendar.com/world-mental-health-day-october-10/ Mental Health has been looked at in many ways over the centuries. From ancient beliefs of demon possession to modern understanding of the medical and physiological issues behind it, this is a topic that needs further research, education, and awareness. World Mental Health Day was first recognized in October 1992, but with the current … Continue reading It’s World Mental Health Day!
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