I had the time to put together a post this weekend. Now that I've started teaching, time is few and far between. However, a friend reached out to me about this book and I decided to spotlight it. The book is On Your Way! by Mike Purewal   The Book- On Your Way! is a rhythmic book, yielding a superhero vibe that takes the young reader on a magical journey to space and back down to the center of the universe. The book touches upon the mental obstacles we all face like anger, worry, and fear, assuring that they are natural but can be overcome.  The Author- In his own words ..read more

 Hi Everyone, today I am looking at the YA book, Nobody's Pilgrims by Sergio Troncoso. It is a gritty take on a cross-country trip and a coming-of-age novel. Three teens, pursued by a violent truck owner, a drug lord, and an assassin, all while looking for freedom and finding love. A multi-cultural look at a world many only see on television. Nobody's Pilgrims, a thrill ride and adventure in one. The Story- Three teenagers are traveling northeast in a navy blue Ford pickup. Turi has fled his abusive family to see the beautiful New England landscape he's always dreamed about. Arnulfo is ..read more

May The Fourth Be With You Giveaway!  Happy May 4th! or Star Wars Day. To celebrate I am giving away an 11" Grogu Plush and a set of Star Wars socks to one lucky winner. This giveaway is also to celebrate my new online store, Dorine's Whimseys. So, most of the entrees will be geared toward gaining likes and follows. Good Luck! To enter fill out the Rafflecopter form below. a Rafflecopter giveaway ..read more

Welcome, today I am reviewing the picture book, Together We Ride, by Valerie Bolling, illustrated by Kaylani Juanita. The Story- Learning to ride is no easy feat! But with a little courage, a guiding hand from her dad, and an enthusiastic bark from her pup, one brave girl quickly learns the freedom that comes from an afternoon spent outside on a bike. My Thoughts- This story is very simple. Most pages only have two words. The illustrations are beautiful and really sell the story. Full, bright landscapes that allow a child to follow along with the story. I love reading a story that has the da ..read more

 Happy Earth Day Everyone! After my book review, I have the rafflecopter form to enter to win an Earth Squishmallows 7". One of my favorite books, when I was a child, was The Little House by Virginia Lee Burton. When thinking about a book to mention on Earth Day, this old, sweet story stuck inside my mind. I'm not sure if it is read to many children anymore, even though it is a Caldecott winner. I highly encourage giving this classic a try. The Little House is the story of a beautiful, happy house full of love and family. It is passed down through the generations and slowly over time th ..read more

 World Book Day is Coming! To Celebrate I'm Giving away both a hard set and a kindle set of my Cleopatra's Legacy Series. I am cross-promoting this giveaway with my online retail store Dorine's Whimseys. CLICK HERE For A Look To Enter fill out the rafflecopter form below. Subject to terms and conditions.  The Emerald Ring- Sara Bogus’s life turns upside down when she discovers an emerald ring that once belonged to Cleopatra. The fun of discovering the ring’s unique abilities turns to fear when she finds out a dangerous cult bent on restoring Rome to power is after the ring. Forced to ..read more

Looking for an agent or editor? MSWL (Manuscript Wishlist) is a good way to start. All listings are from Twitter posts. Emily Forney- Agent BookEnds Lit @EmilyKaitlinnn ✨Hi I’m back OPEN to queries✨ I’ll make a #mswl thread throughout the day, but here are a few things I’d love to see: ✨romantic fantasies ✨assassins, spies, detectives ✨court fantasies (maybe w/fae) ✨YA contemp. retellings of 90s movies I’m stoked to find new books!! Tasneem Motala - Assistant Agent The Rights Factory @seraphecda things that I will forever have on my #MSWL  - sky pirates - futuristic fantasy - retelli ..read more

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Today we have a guest post from author Jessica Thompson. Her new mystery book,  A Caterer's Guide to Holidays & Homicide, was just released. Though an adult book, her advice is for every writer. If you'd like to check out her new book click HERE. What to Have Ready BEFORE that Book Deal We all know (hopefully) that you need to write a book and have it fairly polished before you can hope to sign a book deal, but what else? What do you need to have ready before signing with an agent, getting to crunch-time with indie publishing, or signing with a small publisher, like I did? I w ..read more

Hi Everyone! Today I have an interview with Carole Estby Dagg, the author of The Year We Were Famous.  The Book- THE YEAR WE WERE FAMOUS is based on the true story of Clara and her suffragist mother, Helga Estby, who walked 4,000 miles from their farm in Mica Creek Washington, to New York City in 1896 in a heroic attempt to win $10,000 that would save the family's farm and prove women could do it. Equipped only with satchels containing compass and maps, first-aid supplies, journals, pistol, and a curling iron, they headed east along the railroad tracks. In two hundred thirty-two days, t ..read more