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Feminist Fiction Writers: Sara Orne Jewett

Posted By LaurelLit 1027 days ago on Writing

http://laurellit.com - Sara Orne Jewett was a turn-of-the-century novelist, poet, and short fiction writer, known especially for emphasizing nature and descriptions of coastal Maine in her work. Two pieces she is most well known for are: A White HeronandThe County of Pointed FirsIn The County of Pointed Firs, Jewett inserts throughout a dueling yet complementary sense of loss and perseverance. The rural town setting of coastal Maine drives the piece, and the environment is as harsh and unforgiving as it is b [...]

The Cousins by Karen McManus

Posted By LaurelLit 878 days ago on Writing

https://laurellit.com - Lately, I have come to a new realization: I need to update my list of favorite authors to include Karen McManus. The Cousins is the third book by her I have thoroughly enjoyed. The first was One of Us is Lying, which I read on my Kindle. The second was Two Can Keep a SecretContinue Reading
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How to Write a Short Story for Beginners: The Sensory Story

Posted By LaurelLit 785 days ago on Writing

https://laurellit.com - Sensory Story Writing This post describes how to write a short story for beginners, or if you’re a teacher, activities for teaching short stories. There is a sensory story example, and there are also sensory story writing prompts at the end. You can use the exercises and examples below either for your own writing orContinue Reading
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Win A Book and I Did It Badge with Kids Did It and Mommy Island – Super Stocking Stuffer Giveaway Hop

Posted By Sybrina 606 days ago on Writing

https://sybrina.com - Win "Boo's Shoes: Learn To Tie Shoelaces" Soft Cover Book and I Did It Badge with Kids Did It and Mommy Island - Super Stocking Stuffer Giveaway Hop

All About Anna Karenina: Part 1, ch 24-34 HAIKUS!

Posted By LaurelLit 565 days ago on Writing

https://laurellit.com - I’ve decided to switch gears. My chapter summaries take too long for y’all to read, and for me to write. While I still plan to adapt the pivotal scenes into first person POV, the rest of the summaries will be written as haikus. Thus, here is what’s left of part one: 11 haikus for tenContinue Reading
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Unicorn Reader / Writer Tees – Unicorn Readers Are Super Duper – Color Logo on Dark Mtl. T-Shirt

Posted By Sybrina 476 days ago on Writing

https://sybrina.com - Unicorn Reader / Writer Tees - Featured Product of the Day - Unicorn Readers Are Super Duper - Color Logo on Dark Mtl. T-Shirt

The Messy Room Book Store – Lee Cleans His Room (Bedtime children’s books for kids, early readers)

Posted By Sybrina 436 days ago on Writing

https://sybrina.com - The Messy Room Book Store - Lee Cleans His Room (Bedtime children's books for kids, early readers) by leela hope

Introducing – UAVTAINMENT Activity Book By A. McQ

Posted By Sybrina 413 days ago on Writing

https://sybrina.com - Introducing - UAVTAINMENT Activity Book By A. McQ. UAVTAINMENT is an exciting activity book for kids who love UAVs (Unmanned Aerial Vehicles) and entertainment! This book is available on Amazon through KDP and is filled with engaging games, puzzles, and challenges that will keep your child entertained for hours. This activity book is perfect for kids aged 6-12 and makes a great gift for any child who loves UAVs and entertainment. Whether your child is a beginner or an experienced drone enthusiast, they are sure to enjoy the fun and engaging activities in this book. So why wait? Get your copy of UAVTAINMENT today and let the fun begin!

The Ultimate Guide to Latin Person and Number

Posted By booksnbackpacks 925 days ago on Literature

https://booksnbackpacks.com - Person and number are two important properties of Latin verbs. Read this quick post to learn a) what person and number are and b) how to identify the person and number of any Latin verb. First we will go through each person and number, and then we will examine Latin verb personal endings. These personal...
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Book Review: The Blackbird Season by Kate Moretti

Posted By LaurelLit 844 days ago on Writing

https://laurellit.com - Kate Moretti’s novel, The Blackbird Season, is entirely original and full of symbolism mixed with suspense. It takes place in an industrial Pennsylvania town that pretty much revolves around high school sports. On the opening day of the baseball season, suddenly and mysteriously, hundreds of starlings drop from the sky. The press and scientists flock toContinue Reading
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Stairway To Heaven By Alex Stevens – Goddess Fish Promotions

Posted By Sybrina 621 days ago on Writing

https://sybrina.com - Stairway To Heaven By Alex Stevens - Goddess Fish Promotions. Genre: Fantasy. Corporal Jack Graven should be dead. Murdered by a vengeful angel at his own father's funeral, Jack is resurrected and returns to life carrying a terrible secret: he is the Archangel Gabriel reincarnated. A follow up to the explosive first book in the Ballad of Fallen Angels series, “Sympathy for the Devil,” Book 2 is an action-packed, gun-slinging adventure that packs the punch of a military thriller with high-stakes supernatural intrigue. Read excerpt and character bio and enter giveaway.

The Counting Books and Games Store – Game – Learning Advantage Ten Frames Playing Cards

Posted By Sybrina 601 days ago on Writing

https://sybrina.com - The Counting Books and Games Store – Game – LEARNING ADVANTAGE - 7293 Learning Advantage Ten Frames Playing Cards

The Metaphysical Detective By Kirsten Weiss – Goddess Fish Promotions

Posted By Sybrina 516 days ago on Writing

https://sybrina.com - The Metaphysical Detective By Kirsten Weiss - Goddess Fish Promotions
Midlife Magic and Murder... and a Dog Named Dog.

When Riga Hayworth finds her new client dead, she smells a setup of metaphysical proportions. Now, to find a killer, Riga must travel from San Francisco to the underworld of Greek mythology... and make it back alive.

Donovan, Vinnie, Pen and Brigitte – the story that started it all. The Metaphysical Detective is the prequel to the Riga Hayworth series. If you like Gen-X, no-nonsense heroines and supernatural with your mystery, you’ll love The Metaphysical Detective.