About the Author:   Mark J. Grant, a graduate of Occidental College, has been on Wall Street for thirty-seven years in various senior management positions. He has run capital markets for four investment banks and been on the boards of directors of four investment banks. Grant also writes “Out of the Box,” a commentary on the financial markets that is […]

Again, I have a couple more reviews to share with my readers concerning the Lucy the Dinosaur series.  For more information on the tour, please click here. Lucy the Dinosaur: Learns Opposites by Joey Ahlbum My rating: 5 of 5 stars This is another winning book in this children’s series. Opposites can be a hard concept for children to grasp, […]

After decades of exile, the prophesies are coming true–King Cyrus has declared the Jews may return to Jerusalem. Iddo, a priest, is sure this is a sign of God’s renewed favor. For too long they’ve remained in Babylon, and many, including Iddo’s sons, are losing the faith that sets them apart. And so only a few choose to leave everything […]

I had no idea that today’s featured author was no longer alive, and he was born the same year as my dad.  On this date in 1942, Michael Crichton was born.  What was he known for? He was probably most recognized as the writer of Jurassic Park, and he worked with Spielberg to bring his book to life.  He died […]

I am back again with another installment of Lucy the Dinosaur! Moms and dads looking for the best kids books about summer will love Frederator Books’ newest read out loud children’s ebooks! Inspired by the Olympics, Lucy and her friends have their own summer games. Lucy and her friends choose their favorite wheels—skateboards, scooters, and roller-skates, and race to the […]

About the Book Title: The Shadow of Atlantis (Shadows From the Past, Book 1) Author: Wendy Leighton-Porter Year Published: 2012 Publisher: Mauve Square Publishing Pages: 196 Recommended Age: 8+ Summary (Amazon): Ten-year-old twins Joe and Jemima Lancelot have no idea why their parents have disappeared, but a mysterious old book which had belonged to their father holds the answer… and […]

HAZARDOUS UNIONS – FOR BLOG   Bestselling western romance authors, Kat Flannery and Alison Bruce take you on an exciting journey with the release of HAZARDOUS UNIONS, Two Tales of a Civil War Christmas.   Reviews:   “You’ll sigh with pleasure as you finish each story” ~ Caroline Clemmons, author of Bluebonnet Bride   “Stories that play on your senses […]

Title: Loving Liberty Author: Belinda Boring Genres: Contemporary Romance, New Adult Romance Categories: Coming of Age Publisher: Blushing Heart Press Release Date: 7/14/2013 Heat Level: Sweet Word Count/Length: 73,000 words/340 pages Goodreads link: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/17935878-loving-liberty?ac=1 Buy Links: Amazon: http://amzn.to/16cJxwb B&N: http://bit.ly/15FmIAE iBooks: http://bit.ly/17iRKhW Smashwords: http://bit.ly/11NiCXW Synopsis: Liberty Montgomery is many things: A dutiful daughter. Perfect wife-in-training. Easy to manipulate. Compliant. But secretly she wants more. For years, Liberty has dreamed of a life filled […]

I am welcoming Charlotte Hubbard, author of An Amish Country Christmas. Why Does Amish Fiction Appeal to Us?   As I ponder the appeal of Amish stories, I think I can best illustrate it with two very compelling images: the image of a family gathered at the dinner table, and the image of a family seated in a church pew. […]

About the Author: Joey Ahlbum is an animator and illustrator who has worked on classic shows Clifford’s Puppy Days and Elmo’s World, a Sesame Street production. He has been featured on Nickelodeon, Cartoon Network, MTV, Frederator, and PBS. He lives in Manhattan with his wife and daughter. Visit his website at www.joeyahlbum.com. Connect & Socialize with Joey! GOODREADS   ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~   About […]