Book Report: Looking for a home
Odie is a twelve-year-old storyteller and orphan looking for a home. As the reminiscent and therefore omniscient narrator of This … Continue reading Book Report: Looking for a home
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Friday Field Trip: Bridgeport, California
If you’ve ever traveled U.S. Route 395 along the Eastern Sierra, you know that there are some great little towns … Continue reading Friday Field Trip: Bridgeport, California
Book Report: What’s up with Masha?
Nine Perfect Strangers Confession: I’m a huge fan of Liane Moriarty’s work and have read almost everything she’s written. Her … Continue reading Book Report: What’s up with Masha?
Friday Field Trip: Puerto Rico
While nowhere near Carson City, Puerto Rico figures into my novel, US, NOW AND THEN briefly but significantly. Claire’s Peace … Continue reading Friday Field Trip: Puerto Rico
Friday Field Trip: City Cafe’ & Bakery
Libby especially liked the Cobblestone Muffins (carrots, raisins, and walnuts) for breakfast, acknowledging that they were not figure-friendly in the slightest. Once a week wouldn’t hurt, right? Continue reading Friday Field Trip: City Cafe’ & Bakery
Book Report: Why people leave
Having just spent time in China while reading The Tea Girl of Hummingbird Lane with its themes of family ties … Continue reading Book Report: Why people leave
Friday Field Trip: St. Teresa of Avila Catholic Church
Mrs. Mac made a small offering at the statue of the Virgin Mary, lit a candle, and said a brief prayer before finding a place in a pew. She pulled two rosaries from her purse and handed one to Libby. They knelt and began reciting the Rosary. Continue reading Friday Field Trip: St. Teresa of Avila Catholic Church
Snippets of seven reviews for my book, US, NOW AND THEN
“Dialogue pitch perfect. Characters and family dynamics so well portrayed. Anyone can relate.” Continue reading Snippets of seven reviews for my book, US, NOW AND THEN
Book Report: No coincidence, no story
The Tea Girl of Hummingbird Lane Lisa See has done it again. I’ve enjoyed all her books, but this one … Continue reading Book Report: No coincidence, no story
Friday Field Trip: Brewery Arts Center
Brewery Arts Center Most people in Carson City have attended some sort of event here. An art class, a play, … Continue reading Friday Field Trip: Brewery Arts Center
