Category Archives: Writers

Social Media Sense

Posted on February 5, 2014 by robinofrockridge

Social Media Just For Writers is a superb book for any author or poet interested in promoting their books. Author Frances Caballo gifts the readers with many creative ideas on ways we may promote our own work. If you haven’t … Continue reading →

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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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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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Travel Mystery for Kids

Posted on January 2, 2014 by robinofrockridge

Author J.L. Jusaitis writes a travel mystery series for middle grades students. I’m sure your kids and students will be intrigued with this story set in modern Austria. Her next novel in the series is set in France. .http://www.amazon.com/Journey-Anderswelt-JL-Jusaitis-ebook/dp/B0098TH2G4/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1388699779&sr=1-1&keywords=Journey+to+Anderswelt Journey to … Continue reading →

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