Controversy erupted in publishing last week when child star Jennette McCurdy released her memoir I’m Glad My Mom Died. Ever since, I’ve seen various discussions being bounced around online. Some supportive; some not. I get it. I do. There’s lots of folks out there who cannot imagine disliking their mother so much that death feels… Continue reading Why We Need More Books Like Jennette McCurdy’s I’M GLAD MY MOM DIED
Tag: memoir
#AmReading Why Do You Read?
Tune in to ECAV Radio interview at 2:00 p.m. (CDT) today for my latest interview! We talked about dinosaurs, book covers, and nightmares. I even read a never-before-read poem! You might get an exclusive sneak peek of upcoming novels too. ... Every Monday, I take an old post and I recover it with new thoughts and ideas. Today,… Continue reading #AmReading Why Do You Read?
What Going To The Bookstore is Like
It's December...which means cold weather...which means an extra excuse to go into the bookstore when your friends are shopping to...get warm...and get coffee and cookies ::cough cough:: I'll only be five minutes. I promise. I love books, obviously, but I also love going into bookstores just as much. There's just *something* about the entire experience.… Continue reading What Going To The Bookstore is Like
Inspirational Meet: Robert Rebein
Website Update: 3:00 p.m.: My Twitter hit 2,000 followers today 😀 Thank You! 16 days until Minutes Before Sunset release! One of my favorite parts about attending the University of Kansas is when I get the opportunity to meet authors, poets, and other writers in general. The English department (or creative writing) program here is… Continue reading Inspirational Meet: Robert Rebein
Relax & Read: T.L. McCown
Website Update: I've combined Novels & My Poetry Collection pages. There is now a drop-down menu for their individual pages. I'm doing this for exciting reasons, and, if you want a hint, join my brand-new Facebook Author Page by clicking here. You'll get the latest updates, and my current status has a surprise that isn't on my… Continue reading Relax & Read: T.L. McCown
Relax & Read: The Orchard
Although I love YA fantasy the most, I find myself returning to memoirs often. I found my love for memoirs in middle school when we were, ironically, forced to choose one and write a review over it. I read a memoir written by a woman spy, but I cannot remember the title. However, I've returned… Continue reading Relax & Read: The Orchard
Relax & Read: History of a Suicide: My Sister’s Unfinished Life
Yesterday, after posting on my website, I returned to Facebook, Twitter, and other social media sites where I was swarmed with this name: Amanda Todd. If you’ve been on the Internet recently, then you know exactly what I’m about to talk about. This 15-year-old Canadian, posted a video to YouTube about bullies, and—five weeks later—she… Continue reading Relax & Read: History of a Suicide: My Sister’s Unfinished Life
