Being the child of a celebrity has never been easy. With so many demands upon the parent’s schedule, culling out time for a family is difficult at best. So what was it like to be the child of one of the most prominent and influential men in U.S. history? Find out in Sally Cabot Gunning’s enlightening new novel, Monticello. Continue reading “‘Monticello’ Leaves An Indelible Mark On American Literature [REVIEW]”
When I was in college, I once walked in on my roommate filling ice trays at the sink, a cloud of steam billowing around her face. I stopped and put my books down.
“Uh, Jenny, what are you doing?”
She turned, still holding the tray under the hot water, her expression what I would have expected if I’d just asked her what planet we lived on.
“Filling the ice trays.”
“With hot water?”
She made a face as if this question was, if possible, even dumber than the first. “Duh. It freezes faster.” Continue reading “Game Changer: Learn to Shift Your Perspective [GUEST POST]”
Molly Rourke just lived through every mother’s worst nightmare. She watched her son die in front of her, and she knows who is responsible. Grieving and angry, she is determined to get revenge. But will she be able to execute her plan before she gets caught by the Feds? Find out in James Patterson and Max DiLallo’s 113 Minutes. Continue reading “Mom Turns Antihero Mastermind in James Patterson’s ‘113 Minutes’ [REVIEW]”
I’ve been blessed to know some very special women in my life, women who were moms not only to their own children, but also mother figures to their children’s friends. One such woman, Nelda, was my friend Paul’s mom. From the time I was a young boy, she was always there, proud and nurturing to her three sons, who she watched grow up, get married, and become fathers themselves. Sadly, death claimed her almost five years ago, much too soon. But I always admired her loving spirit, her kindness, and her devotion to her family. Mothers like Nelda, my own mom Darcy, and countless others like them inspired me to write this poem. I hope you enjoy it. Continue reading “‘A Mother’s Love Will Stay’ [POEM]”
Following the death of her baby, she disappeared from the public eye. Now she’s back once more, and someone isn’t happy about it. Will a private investigator be able to protect the mother, or will she be the one to need protecting? Find out in Laura Lippman’s Hush Hush. Continue reading “Laura Lippman’s ‘Hush Hush’ Fails to Entertain [REVIEW]”
Jathan & Heather 