Category Archives: New Release

IN THE RED

Posted on March 22, 2020 by

Earthlings are only in the planning stages to eventually send humans to Mars. What will it be like when a colony is set up there for the selected few to work and live? IN THE RED is set in the … Continue reading →

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Five for the Summer!

Posted on March 19, 2020 by

It’s the first day of Spring and this turn in the calendar gets me thinking about Summer. Specifically, what new books will I grab hold of to fill those lazy days? Here are my top five picks (click on any … Continue reading →

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BLUE SKIES

Posted on March 15, 2020 by

WELCOME TO MY FEATURED REVIEW FOR MARVELOUS MIDDLE GRADE MONDAY! The 1940’s decade brings to mind thoughts of World War II, and when a book is set during this time period you anticipate reading specifically about the war torn years … Continue reading →

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Pop Flies, Robo-Pets, and Other Disasters

Posted on March 8, 2020 by

Batter up! It’s another Marvelous Middle Grade Monday! I’ve read at least a dozen books the past ten years about the new kid at school. The story usually begins after the family has moved to a new state and community. … Continue reading →

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BREAKING THROUGH…

Posted on February 14, 2020 by

How FEMALE ATHLETES SHATTERED STEREOTYPES in the ROARING TWENTIES Happy Valentine’s Day! Opportunities to watch our modern day female athletes excel at their chosen sport are available without a problem. It could be a superstar in tennis, basketball, golf, and … Continue reading →

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LOVE SUGAR MAGIC–A MIXTURE OF MISCHIEF

Posted on February 9, 2020 by

Welcome to another Marvelous Middle Grade Monday! I’m following up my interview last Friday with author Anna Meriano. The third in her series of LOVE SUGAR MAGIC books has been released and I have a review of A MIXTURE OF … Continue reading →

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An Interview with author, Anna Meriano

Posted on February 7, 2020 by

Happy Friday Everyone! Joining us today is Anna Meriano, author of the LOVE SUGAR MAGIC series. Here’s a quick background: The series centers on Leo Logroño, the youngest in a family of Mexican-American sisters in small-town Rose Hill, Texas. Leo’s … Continue reading →

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