Monthly Archives: January 2014

Meany Mrs. Feeney

Posted on January 31, 2014 by robinofrockridge

Mrs. Feeney and the Grubby Garden Gang  written by Sandy Baker is an excellent picture book for children, ages six to nine years. The story enlightens the reader with the way a neighborhood problem is solved by working together. The … Continue reading →

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Dual Review of Horse Stalker

Posted on January 26, 2014 by robinofrockridge

I’ve posted two reviews here of Robert Digitale’s first novel, Horse Stalker, subtitled The Root of Glory: Book One. Charles Markee wrote an insightful review, and I’ve listed my own review too. I’m sure you’ll find the horse details accurate and intriguing. … Continue reading →

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So you’ve written a book. Now what?

Posted on January 22, 2014 by robinofrockridge

Wise words from Crissi Langwell: Crissi Langwell This week alone, I’ve been approached by a half dozen people who were curious about writing books – from the actual writing of the story, to how to get it into the hands … Continue reading →

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Sizzle With Scorpio

Posted on January 18, 2014 by robinofrockridge

A guest post by Author Charles Markee The Scorpio Races by Maggie Stiefvater On the fictional island of Thisby, an annual race takes place in which men ride the capall uisce, mythical water horses. Unlike the horses that you and … Continue reading →

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Correct Me If I’m Wrong

Posted on January 13, 2014 by robinofrockridge

CORRECT ME IF I’M WRONG by author ARLENE MILLER offers the reader a second look at learning and understanding (American) English grammar. Miller is the undisputed queen of teaching grammar through the simplest methods. The book is not burdened with excessive examples or … Continue reading →

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Who Loves Animal Stories?

Posted on January 11, 2014 by robinofrockridge

I do! Here’s a story about a veterinarian in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado: Characters and critters are corralled to create a new start for veterinarian Clay Williams in THE HIGH COUNTRY, by author RICHARD PERCE, DVM. After a stint … Continue reading →

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Going to Solace

Posted on January 8, 2014 by robinofrockridge

GOING TO SOLACE by Amanda McTigue is the best book I read in the fall of 2012. (It’s not unsual for me to read 3 or 4 books a week.) Author McTigue captures the heart wrenching spirit of the patients’ … Continue reading →

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Cooking Disaster with Penelope

Posted on January 6, 2014 by robinofrockridge

Penelope’s Secret Cooking Club  —  Is there a secret to keep? by Robin Hutchinson IS THERE A SECRET TO KEEP? bubbles over with fun when PENELOPE’S SECRET COOKING CLUB takes over her mom’s spotless kitchen one afternoon. The surprises Penelope … Continue reading →

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Southwestern Beauty

Posted on January 5, 2014 by robinofrockridge

As beautiful as the Huachuca mountains, the story of Jo as she recalls her life in the southwest, reverberates with history.  In Huachuca Woman Author Arletta Dawdy weaves words into a beautiful tapestry of southwestern visions and feelings while the reader follows … Continue reading →

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Empty Adjectives and Actionless Verbs

Posted on January 3, 2014 by robinofrockridge

Originally posted on Garden Plots . . .:
“Show, don’t tell.” That’s the admonition from the experts whether you’re writing songs, novels, short stories, or memoir. For example, adjectives are descriptors, but some are “empty” and don’t provide information that shows us anything…

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