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Monster Match

My book review of … by Caryn Rivadeneira This is a fanciful book geared toward 2nd to 4th graders. Fred isn’t having a great day at school and decides his writing might help. Will Luisa continue to torment him? Or will things change in ways Fred could not have guessed? I had really good impressionsContinue reading “Monster Match”

My Book review of

A memoir told through selected early works of short stories, essays, and poetry by Shari Lopatin I found this collection of writings to be poignant and thought-provoking. My background is different and also similar to the author. The commonalities we shared were the human and questioning parts. Always dreaming and wondering. And the question IContinue reading “My Book review of”

Darcy: A Pride and Prejudice Variation

Author: Alice McVeigh My Book Review This book is well researched and written in a comparative prose to the original novel, “Pride and Prejudice” by Jane Austen. The romance of Elizabeth Bennet and Fitzwilliam Darcy has been a beloved story since its original publication in 1813. The twist on this novel is that it isContinue reading “Darcy: A Pride and Prejudice Variation”

The House Sitter

Update! This book is now published, check it out on Amazon…. The House Sitter https://a.co/d/12vfJ7k Book by By JE Rowney *This book is scheduled for Publication on June 30th, 2023. Intriguing and suspenseful. The very first sentence is an attention magnet! This story carried me on a nerve-wracking journey as the protagonist struggles with identityContinue reading “The House Sitter”

First Book Review

When Calls The Heart Book Series. Written by Janette Oke Books 1 to 4 only I picked this series to do my first book review as they were favorites of mine as a teenager, making them very familiar to me. I recently re-read them and I was surprised to find them relevant to my lifeContinue reading “First Book Review”

Book review

Another journey for the books! Or literally about books, stories, publications, and printed word. I am venturing into the world of book reviews. I’m hoping to gain a spot with Booklist and learn how to effectively write about the stories I read. My love of reading generated a fascination for writing as well. Here weContinue reading “Book review”

Ghosts

Jack – in my mind’s eye I only see you with your back to me, As you play your make-believe games. Your tousled blond curly hair Rebelliously sticking up in random places. I imagine your sweet laugh The one I never heard. Would you sing as you play? I’m sure you would have. Sierra –Continue reading “Ghosts”

Amy’s Ride: Epilogue

Marc lived another 8 months and was able to rest and spend time with his kids. Hospice made him comfortable and he passed away peacefully in his sleep. Jordan and Amy struggled with grief as one would expect. Using the mineral rights on their land, they were both able to attend college and keep theContinue reading “Amy’s Ride: Epilogue”

Amy’s Ride: Part 3 (Conclusion)

He watched as Amy and Jordan arrived on their snowmobile, proceed to put things away and close up the barn for the night. Marc wondered silently as he watched the two work quickly to take off Poppy’s saddle and tack. First of all, they appeared to be getting along very well. This was highly unusualContinue reading “Amy’s Ride: Part 3 (Conclusion)”

Amy’s Ride: Part 2

Jordan rode his snowmobile carefully watching for signs of Amy. After her horse, Poppy, had returned without her, he had used the GPS application installed on both of their phones by their father. She wasn’t that far away now and her phone had been showing slow progress towards the family farm. He sighed in resignation.Continue reading “Amy’s Ride: Part 2”