Hey Bloglandia, No, that subject line isn't the premise for an upcoming novel. Although.... No! Must get Cassie Black out into the world before I allow any new ideas to seep in. What the subject line does refer to is all the exciting book stuff I've been covering over on The Book Owl Podcast. In … Continue reading Fires, Time Travel, and Napoleon
Is Your Local Library Haunted?
Happy Halloween My Spooky Friends! Have you ever felt a strange chill while browsing a corner of your local library? Has a book ever mysteriously fallen off the shelves as you passed by? Does a ghost cat ever stroll through the stacks? No? Well, how damn boring! Luckily I'm here to satisfy your creepy cravings. … Continue reading Is Your Local Library Haunted?
Celebrate International Podcast Day with The Book Owl
Hello Bloglandia! It's International Podcast Day!! I've become a huge podcast junkie over the past couple years (I've listed a few of my favorite shows below), and as many of you know, that addiction led me to start my own podcast this spring (I had planned on a launch in January, but best laid plans … Continue reading Celebrate International Podcast Day with The Book Owl
It’s Time for An Action-Packed Library Stack
Hello Bloglandia! I just LOVE getting my grubby little fingers on new (okay, new-to-me) books! Which means now that my local library is sort of back in business, I've been going crazy with placing items on hold. And by "sort of" I mean you still can't go in and wander amongst the stacks, but you … Continue reading It’s Time for An Action-Packed Library Stack
In Case You Missed It: It’s the Story of the Bookmobile!
Happy Saturday Bloglandia! Just in case you missed it, this week over on The Book Owl Podcast I took a little drive down memory lane as I explored the story behind the bookmobile. It was an enjoyable little ride, so much so that I didn't want to get off, so I also shared some wonderful … Continue reading In Case You Missed It: It’s the Story of the Bookmobile!
The British Library Birthday Bash — The Book Owl Podcast
Happy Friday Bloglandia! In case you missed it in your WordPress Reader, Episode 7 of The Book Owl Podcast hit the air waves...or rather the pod waves yesterday. Although Episode 6, in which I took listeners to the moon with some Fake News, is my favorite episode so far, this one is a close second. … Continue reading The British Library Birthday Bash — The Book Owl Podcast
A Friday Smile – Part 6
Hello Bloglandia! It's that time of the week when I've gone scouting around the neighborhood (because where else am i going to go?) to find something that will make you grin. This week's photos not only should bring a smile to your face, but might also make you feel like you've escaped your home and … Continue reading A Friday Smile – Part 6
Fighting for the Right to Read in Missouri
So the other day I was catching up on a bit of podcast listening. After zipping through all the self-promotional material at the start of the podcast, I finally got to the meat of the Sell More Books Show during which they present a few tips and then five news items related to writing, reading, … Continue reading Fighting for the Right to Read in Missouri
A Brand New Library to Drool Over
To say I'm a book addict would be like saying Keith Richards has dabbled a few times in drugs and alcohol....a bit of an understatement. And like any addict, supporting my habit might require me to dive into a life of crime if not for one of the best inventions humans have ever come up … Continue reading A Brand New Library to Drool Over
