Fiction vs. Non-fiction

Fiction vs. Non-fiction

There’s a general idea in the world that reading is good for you. Pretty much everyone agrees it’s good for kids to learn to read, that time kids spend reading is time well-spent. And for adults, it’s the same.   Reading a book generally ranks higher on the...
Author Interview with Pauline Creeden and a Giveaway!

Author Interview with Pauline Creeden and a Giveaway!

Today I’m really excited to have Pauline Creeden on the blog for an interview. She’s a fellow author in the Noblebright Box Set Luminous with her book, Raven (which has a gorgeous cover!)    ***Also, at the bottom of this post check out the great giveaway we’re...
The challenge that is Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star

The challenge that is Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star

Happy September! Maybe I should say, “Happy Just-Grabbing-on-to-the-Tail-End-of-September!” It makes me feel like I should be sitting in a rocking chair knitting for all the times I say, “I have no idea where this month has gone!” (Note: if this is what my retirement...
Shakespeare’s Contributions

Shakespeare’s Contributions

I’m on a word kick lately, as you might have noticed. A week or so ago, Christine commented on my website that Shakespeare was a pro at making up words. Turns out that many common words today were first found in the Bard’s work. And by many, I mean 1700 words. (There...