Every time someone yelled "Tell me what democracy looks like" and a roaring crowd responded, "This is what democracy looks like," I felt my heart lifted with hope just a little bit on Saturday during the Women's March on Washington. I first heard this refrain when we stepped out of the subway...
I took several wrong turns before I found it, tucked away just off a busy intersection next to a restaurant selling chicken, a place called Sticks and Stones. It's not necessarily where you expect to find a magic shop or, to be more accurate, a spiritual store. Although where do most people expect to find a store like this? The moment I walked in to the cozy shop, it smelled appropriately of earthy incense...
I am new to the Harry Potter-verse and just finished book 1 (Sorcerer's Stone). I successfully survived reading it without breaking any of my daughter's rules for reading her book. Therefore, to celebrate finishing the first book and kicking off my introduction into the world of Harry Potter, here are my Top 10 favorite quotes from the first book!
If you live in the US, you've heard the story of Martin Luther King, Jr, Civil Rights leader, Nobel Peace Prize winner, historical icon, and dreamer. Yes, we all know the refrain "I have a dream." Some heard these words live. Many more of us learned about it in our history books...
I wrote a book about witches (The Travelers) and it includes magic, prophecies, tarot readings and such.You know, the things witches are made of. As I wrote the book, I did a little bit of research on the internet regarding tarot cards and their meanings. Beyond that, I just used my imagination. Now, I'm working on book 2 of The Travelers and I want to take my research beyond the internet. What better way than to find a real tarot reader, right? Totally easy, right? Wrong.
First, you write a book. Then, you try to get an agent or you try to get a publisher. Or you try to get both. Let's say you're successful. That feels amazing. But, unless you're one of the lucky few who lands a big-time publisher who thinks you are worthy of a mass marketing campaign, being a published author doesn't mean you just get to write for the rest of your life and watch the checks roll in. Here are a few lessons on being an author (both from my experiences and the experiences of others.)
It's Friday the 13th! Let the movie marathon begin! For even more Friday Fun, if you like scary fun, here's Friday the 13th inspired bookstagram.
I am admittedly prone to girl crushes. I think it all started with Princess Allura of Voltron. Don't know who she is? Well before there were the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, there was Voltron (Defender of the Universe). A giant robot made up of 5 flying mechanical lions. OK, it sounds kind of stupid when I write it down. But, whatever, stay with me. As a kid, it was awesome...
I don't generally like to get my news from Facebook. However, when I saw this really great story I couldn't resist looking into it. It's about a girl who dressed up as Ruth Bader Gindsburg for Superhero day at her school. I'm not sure there is a more perfect story to encapsulate the goals of the Books Over Looks blog series! (#booksoverlooks)
K.L. Kranes 