Tag: Books
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U.S. Of Books Review: The Absolutely True Story Of A Part-Time Indian
The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian by Sherman Alexie, Ellen Forney (Illustrator) Author: Elisha at Rainy Day Reviews Entertainment Weekly says about their Washington state pick– “Alexie grapples with serious issues through the not-always-serious voice of a 14-year-old caught between his life on the reservation and his entry into an all-white high school.”…
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2016 Book Tour
Join me this April as I visit my home state of Oklahoma to promote THE EDGE OF NOWHERE!! Please note: the Barnes & Noble in Norman will only have a limited number of copies on hand, so they are asking that customers preorder through their store to ensure your copy. If you don’t have a…
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Freebie Friday: The Memory Collector Series by Jamie McLachlan
Today is FREEBIE FRIDAY! I’m so excited to give away a copy of my dear friend, Kelly Cain’s, book ALTERED! And the winner — who is in for a real treat — is… PENNY OLSON Next up is a WINNER’S CHOICE from Jamie McLachlan’s Memory Collector Series. This series begins with Mind of the Phoenix, and continues…
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Part 3: “Easter Eggs” in The Edge of Nowhere”
Over the last several days, I’ve brought to you inside information related to The Edge of Nowhere. I’ve talked about the “Easter Eggs” I’ve left for a few friends, as well as the inspiration behind a few of the characters. Today I’d like to continue this train of thought and talk more about the naming…
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Part 2 of “Easter Eggs” in The Edge of Nowhere
Part 2 of “Easter Eggs” in The Edge of Nowhere. Find out tidbits about the development of Will Harrison’s character
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“Easter Eggs” in The Edge of Nowhere (Part One)
The Edge of Nowhere contains several “Easter Eggs” as tribute to the people and places that are important to me. Find out who/what they are (Part One).
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The U.S. of Books Review: My Antonia
Happy Monday! The end of February marks the end of the second month of “The United States of Books” book review tour. If you’d like more information about what this is, or any of the past reviewed books, you can use THIS LINK. Today I’m excited to bring you a review from the great state…
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A Tribute to Harper Lee
I don’t normally post on Saturdays, but today I feel compelled to do so because I have so much in my heart that simply cannot be contained. I was sitting in the waiting room at Mayo Clinic yesterday when my phone pinged with an Associated Press update. Usually I glance at these but don’t pay…
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Introducing: Freebie Friday!
If you receive my e-newsletter, then you know that I promised you a FREEBIE FRIDAY for the next few weeks! This is my opportunity to give back to some of the amazing people who have helped me do so well with the launch of my own book, The Edge of Nowhere. Beginning today and extending…
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Move over Steinbeck!
There are some things in this world that really make me happy. As a mom, one of those things is when my children find creativity in writing. Today is one of those days. Last night, my 11-year old son brought home a graded writing assignment he’d been given in class. He was to pretend that…
C.H. Armstrong Books 