Here’s a ‘novel’ concept, build an online bookstore and publishing house to answer the call of social change. And what could be timelier? Dr. Artika Tyner is the founder and manager of the Planting People Growing Justice Press and Bookstore, a “Black woman owned social enterprise” that opened its doors in 2017 in St. Paul […]
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Storytelling: A Guest Post by Jen Braaksma
“Mom, what’s the oldest profession?” My 14-year-old daughter asked. The context was, quite innocently, about career paths, but I had to laugh. And then pause. How much of this conversation did I want to have with my teen? “Prostitution,” I answered with a smile and a sigh. “At least that’s the saying.” She frowned at […]
Author Q&A with Scott Kimak
An author who is busy at work inviting readers into another dimension, Scott Kimak is also a martial artist and a teacher. His post-apocalyptic adventures are those written by a man with a vivid imagination, but also one of very few words. So, I’ll let him Scott take the floor and tell his story here. […]
6 Picks: Books That Celebrate the Fabulous Journey of Fatherhood
In honor of Father’s Day, pick up a good book that celebrates dad and share it as a family. You might even want to delve into this amazing journey a little deeper by exploring what makes fatherhood such an incredible, and sometimes, humorously challenging journey. Or maybe this would be a great day to be […]
Author Q&A with Meghan P. Browne
Meghan P. Browne was born and raised in Austin, Texas. She left her beloved Lone Star State to attend the University of Arizona in Tucson, the land of saguaro cacti, the loveliest winters, and gorgeous Santa Catalina Mountains. After graduation, Meghan returned home to Austin and the bluebonnets and blue skies of her childhood where […]
Author Q&A With Michelle Lander Feinberg
I always consider myself incredibly lucky when I get to meet and interact with fellow authors. And Michelle Feinberg is one of those people that not only inspires you but puts a smile on your face with her kindness, her creativity and her generosity. And talk about knocking it out of the park, this is […]
Author Q&A With Andrea Clark
Andrea Clark was born in a small town in rural Virginia. Her father was an itinerate protestant minister, and her mother was a women’s rights advocate within their local and then global church community. Since they moved every 3-6 years, Andrea considers numerous small towns throughout the Shenandoah Valley her home. In addition to being […]
Author Q&A With Peggy Archer
Peggy Archer is a children’s book author who brings her “life to life” in her books. Take one of my favorites, Name That Dog, which was inspired by the journey of giving a name to her new dog “Snickers.” In addition to writing adorable children’s picture books, she also writes poetry for children. Her latest […]
6 Picks: Environmental books with small steps that make a big difference in saving our planet
Environmentally conscious behavior (in a disposable society that’s warming up the globe every day) is just one more challenge to meet in the already compounding day-to-day demands on our lives. Limited hours in the day, concern over additional expense, and social pressures for conformity all contribute to the internal conflict of adopting a recycled lifestyle. […]
Author Q&A with Craig Matthews
As a newly minted author, Craig Matthews broke into the publishing world with a very poignant story that has history lovers clamoring for more. Immigrant Patriot, a story of love, hardship and grit, is a reflective tale of Craig’s family history. Craig’s been married for nearly four decades to his high school sweetheart—and has an […]