A Story From the Trenches (and a winner revealed):
photo by lhar www.flickr.com Before I share a story from the trenches, I would like to announce the winner of last week’s book giveaway of the memoir, When Ties Break, by Margaret Norton. And the...
View ArticleWhen Does Innocence Die? (a poem) By Me
photo by katclay www.flickr.com I wrote this poem after attending a human trafficking information night at the University of Illinois. I don’t write many poems; but when I have strong emotions about...
View ArticleThree Cups of Tea: Educating Children
Before I get to the book Three Cups of Tea, I would like to reveal the winners of the books from Rubicon publishing! And the winners are (using Random.org): 1st choice of books: Clara Gillow Clark,...
View ArticleAn Organization to Know About and Two Announcements
Rainbow in Coffee Area in Colombia 2008 by Ben Bowes www.flickr.comThrough my job with WOW! Women On Writing, I get to interview many interesting writers. One writer I recently interviewed, Caleb...
View ArticleGenocide: A Groundwork Guide by Jane Springer
When people hear the word “genocide,” most think–surely something like that can’t happen in today’s world. But unfortunately it has and it does. Jane Springer has written a book for young adults about...
View ArticleInternational Women’s Day and Water.org
photo by isafmedia Flickr.com Tomorrow, March 8, 2011 marks the 100th anniversary of International Women’s Day, which is a day to honor women’s political, social and economic accomplishments. So, I...
View ArticleSola Olu: The Summer Called Angel, A Memoir About A Preemie
When I found out WOW! Women on Writing was hosting a blog tour for Sola Olu, the author of The Summer Called Angel, I knew I wanted to be a part. One reason is because this blog is about children’s...
View ArticleWhat A Relief, JUNE BENEFIT, Raises Funds to Fight Scleroderma (St. Louis)
If you read my blog, you know that I am REALLY into helping and supporting women and children around the world after reading the book, Half the Sky. (Check out Half the Sky by clicking here.) My dear...
View ArticleBeyond Belief: The Secret Lives of Women of Extreme Religion (Giveaway & Review)
As part of the WOW! Women On Writing blog tour, I am reviewing Beyond Belief: The Secret Lives of Women of Extreme Religion. I have a print copy to giveaway to U. S. mailing addresses. Please see the...
View ArticleNews and More: Book Reviews, Blog Posts, and Caught Between Two Curses
Busy spring! Lots going on lately in our household with birthdays, Mother’s Day, spring winery trips and the end of the first year of preschool. So, I have also had a lot of web happenings that I’m...
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