Book Recommendation, Fiction, YA

Book Recommendation: ‘John Dreamer’, by Elise Celine

Happy Sunday!  I use Sundays to plan and prepare for the upcoming week.  I have been asked so many times about the resources that help me plan a full week that I decided to launch the “Planning the Week” feature with three concomitant components: a recommended book to make your commute easier; a healthy recipe… Read More Book Recommendation: ‘John Dreamer’, by Elise Celine

Author Spotlight, Writing

Author Spotlight: Sieni A.M.

I am lucky to count author Sieni not only as a friend, but also as one of those with whom I have had many a fantastic chat on the role writing fiction can have on personal and community development, which resulted in many an undone chore. What can I say – sacrifices must be made.… Read More Author Spotlight: Sieni A.M.

Book Recommendation, Books, Fiction, YA

Book Recommendation: ‘Game Changer’, by Tim Bowler

Happy Sunday!  I use Sundays to plan and prepare for the upcoming week.  I have been asked so many times about the resources that help me plan a full week that I decided to launch the “Planning the Week” feature with three concomitant components: a recommended book to make your commute easier; a healthy recipe… Read More Book Recommendation: ‘Game Changer’, by Tim Bowler

Book Review, Fantasy, Fiction, Review, Young Adult

Book Review: ‘The War of Words’, by Amy Neftzger {and Giveaway!}

About the author Amy Neftzger is the author of fiction books for both adults and children.  She has also been published in business and academic journals, as well as literary publications. A few of her favorite things include traveling, books, movies, art, the Oxford comma, and gargoyles. About the book Sometimes there’s no better way… Read More Book Review: ‘The War of Words’, by Amy Neftzger {and Giveaway!}

Book Recommendation, Fiction, YA

Book Recommendation: ‘The Prank List’, by Anna Staniszewski

Happy Sunday!  I use Sundays to plan and prepare for the upcoming week.  I have been asked so many times about the resources that help me plan a full week that I decided to launch the “Planning the Week” feature with three concomitant components: a recommended book to make your commute easier; a healthy recipe… Read More Book Recommendation: ‘The Prank List’, by Anna Staniszewski

Book Recommendation, Fiction, YA

Book Recommendation: ‘Ghost Hand’, by Ripley Patton

Happy Sunday!  This blogger uses Sundays to plan and prepare for the upcoming week.  I have been asked so many times about the resources that help me plan a full week that I decided to launch the “Planning the Week” feature with three concomitant components: a recommended book to make your commute easier; a healthy… Read More Book Recommendation: ‘Ghost Hand’, by Ripley Patton

Book Review, Drama, Fiction, Young Adult

Book Review: ‘The Good Sister’, by Jamie Kain

In the tradition of Jodi Picoult, Jamie Kain’s The Good Sister begins with pieces of a story that are brought together with increasing momentum and culminates into a poignant ending. A previously perfect-from-the-outside family unit of five – Sarah, Rachel, Asha, and their parents – starts breaking apart after Sarah’s cancer diagnosis. With an absent… Read More Book Review: ‘The Good Sister’, by Jamie Kain

Book Review, Books, Fantasy, Fiction, Middle Grade, Review, Young Adult

Book Review: ‘Fairy Tale Reform School: Charmed’, by Jen Calonita

About the author: It’s no secret how Jen Calonita knows the inside scoop on Hollywood. A former entertainment editor at a teen magazine, Jen started out her career chronicling backstage life at concerts with Justin Timberlake and interviewing Zac Efron on film sets. It was her work in the entertainment world that inspired her first… Read More Book Review: ‘Fairy Tale Reform School: Charmed’, by Jen Calonita

Book Review, Fantasy, Fiction, Review, Young Adult

Book Review: ‘At the Sharp End of Lightning’, by N. R. Bates

About the author: NR Bates was born in London, grew up in Wales, and lived in Canada and Bermuda. He shares his life with his wife and his house with seven cats, one dog and the subtropical wildlife of lizards, wolf spiders and ant colonies that seek out a better life indoors. He is an… Read More Book Review: ‘At the Sharp End of Lightning’, by N. R. Bates

Book Recommendation, Fiction, YA

Book Recommendation: ‘Don’t Vote for Me’ by Krista Van Dolzer

Happy Sunday! As you ready yourself for another great week, are you wondering what book to take along with you on your commute? Take a peek at this week’s recommended commute companion! Recommended Book: ‘Don’t Vote for Me’ by Krista Van Dolzer Synopsis Veronica rules the school. David’s starting a revolution. It’s class president election… Read More Book Recommendation: ‘Don’t Vote for Me’ by Krista Van Dolzer