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No good deed goes unpunished in a willfully blind, technocratic society. Elmington by Renee Lehnen Genre: Social Satirical Fiction No good deed goes unpunished in a willfully blind, technocratic society. Gordon Gray, a retired librarian, only wishes to chain smoke, read twentieth-century novels by dead white men, and at the time of his choosing, shuffle off his mortal coil. Everyone
Read moreMy Evil Mother: A Short Story by Margaret Atwood My rating: 4 of 5 stars A new view of the mother-daughter relationship As a daughter, mother, and grandmother, I could connect with this story on multiple levels. Having grown in an era similar to the protagonist, the generational gabs and cultures made more sense to me, as well. I felt
Read moreThey Canceled The DJ The stunning new novel from one of radio’s top mainstream personalities, Freddy Cruz Released on October 27th in Print and ebook by East 26th Publishing When a hotheaded DJ is caught in a viral web of vengeance, it’s unlikely he’ll find the wisdom to quiet his inner critic. Radio jock Aubrey Cortes cares way too much
Read moreA fun-filled look into a precocious child by critically-acclaimed author, C.P. Hoff Released and published by Black Crow Books, this book is available worldwide in digital and print across all platforms. Pull up your knee socks and buckle your pinchy shoes, your childhood is calling. Celia Canterberry, a precocious seven-year-old, hell bent on saving earthworms, is about to drag you down memory
Read moreMEET MY CHARACTER 1. Tell us about your story: o What is the name of your book? · Canterberry Tales o What genre is it? · Humor o When and where is your tale set? · It takes place in a small town in the late sixties 2. Who are you? o What is your name? · Celia Canterberry o
Read moreDID YOU KNOW? #DidYouKnow is a Blog Series on www.jmnorthup.com and www.nornstriad.com MARGARET ATWOOD (1939 – present) A Canadian writer, Margaret Atwood has more than fifty (50) works of fiction (both short-stories and novels) as well as poetry. She has also written critical essays and is known for her feminine perspective. She is an inventor, teacher, and environmental activist. Though
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