Thanks to J.K. Rowling, kids and adults alike have found love in reading books. Without the magical world she’d so brilliantly created, the half-blood wizard Harry Potter we dearly love would not have been born at all. How the Magic Began Joanne “Jo” Rowling, known famously as J.K. Rowling who wrote the Harry Potter series, […]
Where are you from originally and where do you reside now? Central Florida, Big Island Hawaii If you currently reside somewhere besides where you were born, what’s the story that lead from there to here? I escaped the tropic of torpor of Florida and journeyed to the Rocky Mountains and on to the Pacific Northwest, […]
How did a Swedish man and his name become attached to the highest achievements of mankind? Alfred Nobel was a Swedish inventor, entrepreneur and philanthropist whose claim to infamy was profiting off of his creation of dynamite. False news of his death led a French newspaper to publish an obituary meant for him, in which […]
How do you tell a person’s story? Writing a biography can be quite a stress to ponder. You may likely miss some important facts and details, or worse, collect and write the wrong information. But once you’ve written a clear and compelling bio, your contribution can be a big help to others who want to […]
Bedtime stories are great for stimulating children’s imagination before they retire to their beds. Not only that bedtime stories put kids to sleep; they also help resonate good values throughout childhood. We’re familiar with classic bedtime tales and fables for kids and we’ve probably had them read to us by our parents too. Study says that most successful students are […]
Where are you from originally, and where do you reside now?* I was born and raised in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and currently reside there. However, from 1983 to 1993, I taught English conversation in northern Japan. What made you decide to write and publish your first book?* Having composed five full-length musicals and six dramatic plays […]
Kids’ bedtime stories are often understated. Most people think that children’s books are easy to make because they cater to a younger audience, however, these books are actually difficult to produce than they look. A children’s book must enchant, thrill, or delight the children, or they will abandon it. As a writer, it is your […]
Where are you from originally and where do you reside now? I was born in the Orlando area but now reside in the Atlanta region. If you currently reside somewhere besides where you were born, what’s the story that lead from there to here? We bopped around a bit when I was kid, including a […]
Where are you from originally and where do you reside now? I was born in Lakewood, Colorado, but moved to Nacogdoches, Texas when I was four months old. I now reside in Arp, Texas which is about 10 miles outside of Tyler, Texas. If you currently reside somewhere besides where you were born, what’s the […]
When you drink the water, remember the spring. So goes the old unattributed Chinese proverb. The evolution of civilization from nomadic to agrarian changed the way humans interpreted and interacted with the world. Learning how to till the land, they built new celebrations to welcome each growing season with a Spring Festival. This is the […]
Where are you from originally and where do you reside now? Originally Syracuse New York. Now, Honolulu Hawaii, since 1973. If you currently reside somewhere besides where you were born, what’s the story that lead from there to here? following graduation from Syracuse U. with a degree in Music Education, I enlisted in the Peace […]
We all need inspiration to help us live life to the fullest. Read stories of comfort and hope, strength and happiness. Discover real-life stories to uplift your faith and carry you through your journey. Interview with Helen Ann Licht Worrying if I was telling too many secrets Leaving out so much. Keep Reading » Interview […]
Where are you from originally and where do you reside now? I was born and raised in Mid-Michigan, which is where I still live. If you currently reside somewhere besides where you were born, what’s the story that lead from there to here? I moved a bit further downstate when I fell in love and […]
Undeniably, our own self-esteem may not be as high as we want it to be. We often feel insecure, as a result, and this can damage our performance—whether at work or in school—or perhaps our interaction with others. Dealing with low self-esteem can be difficult, but it is not without solutions. We’re often finding ways […]