Julie’s Review: I enjoy a well-done fairy tale retelling so I jumped on the chance to read this one as the description enchanted me. A Maiden of Snakes is based on an Italian fairy tale, which intrigued me since I’m so much more familiar with Grimm’s. This one held some familiarity of Snow White, but […]
On February 24, 2022, Russian troops invaded Ukraine. In the months that have followed, the plight of this beloved country under seige has been felt around the world. Since the invasion, over 3 million displaced families and refugees have fled Ukraine, and the numbers continue to grow every day. New York Times bestselling author Michael […]
Julie’s Review: Meara is introduced as a paranormal romance but it is more like a YA fantasy. I was hooked from the first chapter when the existence of some magical being is revealed in saving our main character’s life. We get introduced to so many amazing magical creatures as the book unfolds, and I […]
Author Interview Describe your writing process. Do you outline, plot and plan, or is your writing more organic? Do you have any odd (writing) habits? I generally start with a rough outline, where I write out the main conflicts and plot points that definitely need to happen, as well as how I envision my […]
Author Interview At what point did you decide to be an author and what was your path to publication? My first book, The Parallel Entrepreneur, is a non-fiction business book. I wrote it when I was in between jobs and had some time to reflect on the ups and downs of starting my own tech […]
This hardcover version includes two fun fact cards about ASHANTI culture: The Kente Cloth and The Golden Stool. The Ashanti tribe of Ghana is the birthplace of this Anansi Folktale. Julie’s Review: The Spider’s Thin Legs is such a cute book. The story is told in fun rhymes and the illustrations are just […]
Paperback – June 2, 2021 by Stacey Russo Wishes, Hopes and Dreams is a bilingual English-Spanish book that tries to help children to realize their dreams. This book sends a positive message, showing children the beauty of diversity, friendship, love and appreciation. Useful vocabulary and “How do I help?” sections are included at the end of […]
Julie’s Review: Momoir is what it sounds like, a memoir about motherhood. Alyssa DeRose shares with us her hopes and fears and struggles and triumphs as a new mom. From a pregnancy loss, to a strong-willed child, to a surprise. Sharing her journey through motherhood with fellow moms helps us all feel like we […]
Interview Questions What inspired you to write and publish these Children’s books? I’ll admit growing up I was behind the curve when it came to reading. The most impactful literature was always rhythmic. Fast-forward 15 years later, I find myself meeting children just like me. While rummaging through library bookshelves, I realize that […]
Julie’s Review: How Big is Your Brave? is a great children’s book written by a best-selling author. Ruth Soukup has written many books for adults, both teaching blogging and teaching to conquer your fears! Now she’s branched her “Do It Scared (TM)” empire into a children’s book teaching the little ones to be more resilient […]