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Harriet Hates Lemonade takes on the difficult subject of abusive relationships. I must confess that, in the beginning, I was reluctant to review the book because I've read some novels on this subject and they drifted into horror for me and made me question if I could finish them. But I want to let you know that any physical violence is "off-stage" or buffered by being the memory of a person while the book focuses on other aspects of abusive relationships. Stop by next week fo

More About Marie Conner, A Leading Lady Marie was born a girl. That was only her first mistake, according to her father. In an era when daughters and wives are not supposed to be concerned with matters outside the home, Marie is determined to prove him wrong. To do this, she must break down barriers placed on women in society, overcome difficulties that befall her, surpass hardships from the Great Depression, and then face an inevitable relocation. Marie steps into her commun

As part of the WOW-Women on Writing blog tour for Marie Connor, A Leading Lady by Elle Mott, I'm answering a writing prompt about volunteerism. Marie Conor was a woman who found ways to volunteer and make her community a better place. You can learn more about this memoir, read an interview with the author and enter to win a copy HERE . You can also read my review tomorrow. The Secret to Volunteerism I've volunteered to do a lot of different things through the years, led to

Happy Release Day! Author R.J. Koreto latest book Winter's Season is being released today. Where's the cake, the balloons, the confetti? If this book sounds good to you don't forget to check out the other series he has written. Like me, R.J. is a history lover with series revolving around Historic Homes, Alice Roosevelt and Lady Frances Ffolkes. More About Winter's Season In 1817 London, Before the Police, There Was Captain Winter. London, 1817. A city teeming with life, ye

As a fan of Humphrey Bogart and his movies, how couldn't I be a fan of Lauren Bacall? They seemed like such an unlikely pairing that somehow, worked. To me, Bacall was everything most movie stars of the Golden Age weren't. She wasn't perky, blond, petite or bursting into song (or dancing) in random scenes. She was tall, mysterious, enchanting. I wanted to be Lauren Bacall. I first saw Lauren Bacall on the screen around four decades after she uttered those immortal words, "You

More About Bright Midnights In a world where viruses possess and dreams unlock new realms, 17 year old Amelie must navigate danger, love and her own dark powers to survive Amelie has always been different. Most high school students find life challenging, but 17-year old Amelie has a lot more to contend with than typical teenage angst. Ever since she turned 11, others have been irresistibly drawn to her-with tragic consequences. Her only escape is at night when she flies to di

Although it won't be released until March 10, I couldn't resist sharing this new children's picture book that takes place in the chilly days of early winter. I received a review copy of it through Edelweiss (thanks!) and if my review intrigues you, pre-order the hardcover or paperback edition HERE. While you're waiting for your copy to arrive, celebrate World Whale Day on the third Sunday in February, this year on February 15. More About Where There's a Whale There's a Way