Category Archives: Uncategorized

Lifestory Lessons from Luis Alberto Urrea and Thrity Umrigar

Posted on January 30, 2012 by

Wow, was I excited to attend author events with Thrity Umrigar and Luis Alberto Urrea one day after another the other week. Luis is author of one of my favorite novels, The Hummingbird’s Daughter, a historical fiction “dramascape” set in Mexico that imagines … Continue reading →

Posted in book talk, multicultural, Uncategorized | Leave a comment

A history of the world in a single inspirational sentence

Posted on November 7, 2011 by

Okay, Michael Sieleman got me good, and I loved it. He sent me his latest book, which everyone who likes this blog would appreciate. A History of the World in a Single Sentence by Michael SielemanMy rating: 4 of 5 … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | 1 Comment

Inspired by the truth – NaPoWriMo Day25

Posted on April 25, 2011 by

I’ve been reading some good reviews of The Bird Sisters, local author Rebecca Rasmussen’s debut novel of place and family, based on her family and her place growing up in rural Wisconsin. She wondered, “what if…” Maybe, just for fun, … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized