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Our Need for Fossil Fuels

by Lisa • November 25, 2024 • 0 Comments

Fossil fuels are fuels (such as coal, oil, or natural gas) formed in the earth from plant or animal remains.

Jessica Lost Her Wobble – a Review

by Lisa • July 20, 2017 • 2 Comments

Jessica moves from New York to a small island to start her life anew. But all is not as it seems. The cover for Jessica Lost Her Wobble shows a rather peaceful scene. Does it fit the book? Yes, it does, but In no way does it hint at what is going on beneath the…

Confessions of a Part-Time Librarian – Heather Sears

by Lisa • July 6, 2017 • 2 Comments

Working with the public isn’t always rewarding. You deal with a lot of negative emotions, specifically anger, frustration, and confusion. The collective, known as “The Public,” come in and out as they please and tend to expect every minute of your day to revolve around them as did the door they just walked through. It…

A Question of Devotion – a Review

by Lisa • April 4, 2017 • 2 Comments

Polish Mrs. B is elderly and leads a quiet life in her neighborhood. She interacts with her friends at St. Mary’s Senior Citizen Center, has lunch in the afternoons with friends, and spends quiet evenings at home with her coffee, books, or the movie channel. Wearing her babushka and comfortable shoes, Mrs. B might possibly…

Stephen Helmes Interview – Being a Milkman, a Musician, and a Writer

by Lisa • August 5, 2015 • 0 Comments

Which one of the stories in this book is his favorite? Where does he get his inspiration? What is his biggest fear as a writer? What is the name of his band? Note: This interview was originally published on The News in Books on May 13, 2014. Where do you get your inspiration for your…