This is the first chapter of the novel I am currently working on. It’s a YA piece about a young girl who sets out along the Appalachain Trail in search of a missing person…and her purpose. All of her friends are headed to college soon, but Raven is staying behind to help run her parents’Continue reading “PO Box 80 (Chapter 1)”
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Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe: A Book Review
Title: Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe Author: Benjamin Alire Saenz Publisher: Simon and Shuster Books for Young Readers Copyright Date: 2012 “High school was just a prologue to the real novel. Everybody got to write you — but when you graduated, you got to write yourself.” This book was so compelling,Continue reading “Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe: A Book Review”
Hot British Boyfriend: A Book Review
Title: Hot British Boyfriend Author: Kristy Boyce Publisher: HarperTeen Copyright Date: 2021 After the most embarrassing event of her life becomes a viral video and the death of her reputation, Ellie Nichols puts an ocean between herself and her school in DC by enrolling in a prestigious study abroad program in ENGLAND. Throwing herself into her studies at EmbertonContinue reading “Hot British Boyfriend: A Book Review”
The Cousins: A Book Review
Title: The Cousins Author: Karen M. McManus Publisher: Delacorte Press Copyright Date: 2020 Milly, Aubrey, and Jonah, young cousins and heirs to the infamous Story estate, are surprised at their estranged Grandmother’s invitation to spend the summer on her private island together. For their entire lives they have accepted the fact that something happened between their parents that causedContinue reading “The Cousins: A Book Review”
I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter: A Book Review
Title: I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter Author: Erika L. Sanchez Publisher: Ember Copyright Date: 2017 Julia is growing up as the daughter of Mexican immigrants in Chicago. Until recently, she flew under the radar of her overprotective parents, because her older sister, Olga, held a monopoly on their attention. Olga never lied. Olga worked hard to bringContinue reading “I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter: A Book Review”
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child: A Book Review
Title: Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Author: J.K. Rowling, John Tiffany, and Jack Thorne Publisher: Arthur A. Levine Books (Scholastic Inc) Copyright Date: 2016 I finally ticked a book off of my to-read list in Goodreads that I’ve put off for two years! Being a fan of the Harry Potter series and also being married toContinue reading “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child: A Book Review”
Female of the Species: A Book Review
Title: The Female of the Species Author: Mindy McGinnis Publisher: Katherine Tegen Books Copyright Date: 2016 Mindy McGinnis draws you immediately into the action of this novel with the hook, “This is how I kill someone.” Alex Craft’s sister was murdered, and ever since Alex has struggled to feel anything but numb. Withdrawn from the rest ofContinue reading “Female of the Species: A Book Review”
Short Story: Allegations
This short story was submitted to a contest through The Short Fiction Break. It is written according to contest guidelines and following a prompt provided by judges. It is a YA piece. ********************** Allegations by: Lauren Sisley Everyone else in the room decided I was guilty. I wondered if trying to persuade them otherwise wasContinue reading “Short Story: Allegations”
A Madness So Discreet: A Book Review
Title: A Madness So Discreet Author: Mindy McGinnis Publisher: Katherine Tegen Books Copyright Date: 2015 (photo credit: Good Reads) Set in the 1800s in a famous insane asylum in Ohio, this thriller explores insanity and the patients who find themselves exiled to the depths of asylum halls. Grace Mae is the oldest daughter of a senator. When herContinue reading “A Madness So Discreet: A Book Review”
Gone Too Far: A Book Review
Title: Gone Too Far Author: Natalie D. Richards Publisher: Sourcebooks Fire Copyright Date: 2015 Ever since I became a member of the central Ohio SCBWI (Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators) I’ve been on a quest to read books by Ohio authors. This book was recommended to me by my high school librarian. The author is localContinue reading “Gone Too Far: A Book Review”
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