I'm Back To Posting Again

First off I would like to apologize for being away for over a year.

I did not realize it has been over a year.

Shortly after the bookstore I worked in closed

I must admit I was more worried about finding a job

and had trouble picking up any books the first couple of months.

I never thought that would happen.

I found a "part-time" job about three weeks

before the unemployment was due to run out.

It is in a convenience/gas station that is open 24/7.

I do work "full-time" hours most weeks, but no benefits.

My boss is trying to remedy that

(it is not his decision to make unfortunately),

but knows I might be forced to take a different job if one comes around.

We have had some medical issues (on going) and a computer that has not worked right for months.

The computer is now fixed and for free from a family friend.

Bless his heart.

I have read 3 books by Mary Lynn Plaisance:

I posted the link to her Etsy store where you can buy them.

They are magical books that I won through Facebook by her.

They came at the mid-point of my unemployment

and gave me great pleasure in reading them.

They have become some of my favorite books

for their uplifting messages and magical "characters" in them.

She also makes dolls to go with her books

that are available for sale in her Etsy store.

Ms. Plaisance--Facebook

http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1502709828&ref=nf#!/marylynn.plaisance?ref=ts

Ms. Plaisance--Myspace

http://www.myspace.com/ohmonshapetitebet

Ms. Plaisance--Etsy

Where you can buy her books and maybe a doll to go with them.

http://www.etsy.com/shop/marylynnplaisance

My First Starred PW Review

My First Starred PW Review

"Swan Place" by Augusta Trobaugh

This version of the trade paperback came out in January 2004.

It is 290 pages.

The ISBN (13 digit) is 9780452281142.

I recently read this version of "Swan Place" by Augusta Trobaugh. I do not normally read what I like to call "regular" fiction. People who know me know I read mostly mystery, thriller, paranormal romance, and the occasional science fiction or fantasy book.

The book centers around fourteen year old Dove. Dove's family goes through many changes during her fourteenth year of life. In that year she makes friends of Savannah and Buzzard. Dove learned she is stronger than she thinks, that friendship and learning comes in different colors and ways,
and family is the most important thing in a person's life.

I found myself NOT wanting to put this book down and wondering why it has not been made into a movie yet.

Augusta Trobaugh did a great job with describing her characters (who sometimes felt like real people) and the places in her book. I could picture all of it in my mind. I realized as I was reading the book that I sometimes have a hard time picturing the characters or places in a book or the places those characters inhabit.

It is a book that I believe could teach all of us a thing or two. I do not like "preachy" books and usually end up not finishing those kind. This one teaches us without getting too "preachy", even though church, God, and spirituality are a strong theme throughout the book. It is a well written book with a strong good story to tell through a young girl who is became a kind and decent young lady.

I almost chose not to read this book, but am so glad I did.

Racine Literacy Council Summer Read-A-Thon 2009

The Racine Literacy Council
has announced the dates for
the summer of 2009 read-a-thon.

Racine Literacy Council
734 Lake Avenue
Racine, Wisconsin 53403

telephone: (262) 632-9495
fax: (262) 632-9502

Start date:
8 June 2009

End date:
8 September 2009


Racine Literacy Council home page link

http://www.racineliteracy.com

In order to participate you have to read
a number of books over three months
and have people pledge money for your participation.
The money raised will go to
the Racine Literacy Council
adult tutoring program.
Anyone can participate
from children to adults or form a team.
More details are on
the Racine Literacy Council website.

To print out the pledge form click on the link below:

http://www.racineliteracy.com/uploads/pdf/Summer_Read_pledge_form_2009.pdf

If you have any questions you may also go to
the Racine Literacy Council, telephone them, e-mail them, or call them.
Their address and telephone number are ate the beginning of this blog.

I believe this would be a great family event.
Maybe as an adult you have not been reading as much as you used to
and would like your children to read more.
This is a perfect way to get the kids involved
and help raise money for a worthy cause at the same time.

Many adults do not read at all or do not read very well
and could use some help.
Those of us who do read and do not have that much trouble reading
do not always realize that some people at any age
just have a difficult time learning to read or being able to read well.
I personally have had friends and family in both categories
and have watched people I care about struggle to read even a box.
I can not imagine how hard it is for them to fill an application for employment.

Do You Twitter? Many of your favorite authors do.

We have all been seeing and hearing about people Tweeting.

I wonder if you have looked for some of your favorite authors yet?

I have not looked for all them yet,

but here is just a sample of who is on Twitter:

John F. Merz

Erica Spindler

Harlan Coben

Meg Cabot

Terry Pratchett

Toni Andrews

Nalini Singh

Sherrilyn Kenyon

Shari Anton

Colleen Gleason

Michelle Rowen

Gail Konop Baker

Neil Gaiman

Ruby Blotzer

Nancy Da Silva

Allison Brennan

Sorry, as you can tell I did not put them in alphabetical order.

I went down my list and wrote them down in the order they were in my list.

I have not been Tweeting long

and have only begun to find people or have them find me too.

P.S.

Hugh Jackman

has been Tweeting on his world tour to promote Wolverine.

I know it has absolutely nothing to do with books really,

but it has been fun getting the updates.

There probably is already a book out about the movie anyway.