Homeless to Hopkins by Christopher L. Smith, the Light at the End of the Tunnel
Christopher L. Smith’s memoir Homeless to Hopkins captivated me from the very first page. His raw honesty was what really allowed me to immerse myself fully in his journey. As someone who deeply appreciates philosophical reads such as memoirs, I found Smith’s writing to be very well done, the detailing of the hardships of his […]
Kristen Grainger – Oakley, Mostly Good Book Spotlight
Oakley, Mostly Good Oakley is a big, clumsy puppy. Mavis is an Only Cat. Nothing’s been the same since Oakley came to live at Mavis’ house. Change can be hard, but change can bring good things too! Purchase Oakley, Mostly Good Amazon Barnes & Noble About the Author, Kristen Grainger Kristen Grainger is a poet, author […]
Ken Magill’s Heavy and Heartful Memoir, There, He’s Crying, a Review
Full of depth. There, He’s Crying by Ken Magill is a multidimensional memoir. I could feel the author’s heart through the words. You’ll learn about the author, Ken Magill, his childhood and personal hardships and triumphs he’s experienced. 9/11, transgenderism, growing up with a tough dad… It’s a wide array of topics that Magill hits in the […]
Identity, Nostalgia, and Music: A Conversation with David Armillei, Author of Growing Up the Antichrist
In this interview, we encounter a new facet of debut author David Armillei’s creativity in his poetic memoir, Growing Up the Antichrist: An Experimental Memoir. David Armillei, has had a presence in law, documentary production, and the world of music, and has now published his first book. Within the pages of this unique collection, Armillei […]
A Gift Givers Recommendation: Yay… It’s My First Day of School!
Yay… It’s My First Day of School by Mr. B is a delightful present for any child entering the schooling years of their lives. The colorful pictures and the upbeat tone make it an instant hit! I found myself smiling while flipping through the pages myself, imagining the joy it would bring to a child […]
Mr. B’s Books: Yay… It’s My First Day of School Guest Post
New children’s book Yay… It’s My First Day of School by Mr. B’s Books (Michael Barnes) is released, a joyful story of making friends, meeting teachers, and having a great first day. Another wonderful rhyming story from Mr. B about the excitement of the first day of school… Yay. The fourteen rhymes and fun illustrations […]
Guest Post by Anneke Barnard: A Coming-of-Age Story through a Murder Mystery Lens
Murder Mystery. Not two words usually associated with a coming-of-age story. But that is the lens I wrote my debut novel Heaven’s Ghosts through. A story about a young deaf boy, Sam, growing up in a small town. He is ignored by most in his community. But he harbors an interesting secret–he can see and […]
The Magic of the Tooth Fairy, an Interview with Jennifer Ballow
Jennifer Ballow is the author of Under My Pillow, an enchanting and unique take on the tooth fairy story. Jennifer’s journey as an author is steeped in a fusion of compassion, advocacy, and an innate talent for storytelling, all underpinned by her master’s degree in social work from the University of Texas at Austin. As […]
Hometown Home Run, an Underdog’s Tale by J. Frederick Weiss
Author J. Frederick Weiss grew up in the vicinity of Lake Erie. This was a rural area with tight-knit, small town communities where people bonded via sports! He was raised by his blue-collar parents, and spent plenty of time fishing and working nearby the lake growing up. Hometown Home Run is Weiss’ first book, and it is […]
Interviewing the Author of Buckaroo Buckeye, Kristin Cetone
Kristin Anderson Cetone is the award-winning author of the children’s book Buckaroo Buckeye. She’s a Reading Specialist and the founder of Nuts About Reading™, an online reading service, aimed at enhancing children’s reading skills. Kristin’s mission, like her character Buckaroo Buckeye, is to inspire children to believe in themselves and pursue their dreams while navigating […]