A Work in Progress

So, it wouldn't be right if I didn't plug my own book for the letter "P." A few months ago, I ventured into unknown territory ... and self-published a middle grade book. Here's the synopsis: Twelve-year-old Marshall Thompson's favorite place in the world is Luke's Junk Store. With one more trip in before school begins, he's intent on finding the perfect thing to take with him on his first day back. But his "great find" ends up being a girl -- and a friendship begins that will change him forever. Together, they share a love of puzzles and something else: sickness. With his asthma, and her in cancer recovery, they're linked as kindred spirits. But when a life-changing incident threatens their friendship, Marshall has to learn to pick up the pieces to his broken puzzle of life and put them back together. The Puzzle Master is a story of friendship, love, forgiveness and hope; issues that surround us at the youngest of age. Through Ma

I know I've talked about this before, but if you don't know about ebooks you're missing out on something amazing.While ebooks will never replace actual books, they are extremely convenient, easy to get to, and can go anywhere your phone goes. Okay, here's why you should get into ebooks. 1. They're almost always cheaper than actual books. Need a better reason? Well, there's four more below. 2. You can read them from your phone, or ipad, or any ereader or PC at home. No excuses not to read. 3. You can get a plethora of free or cheap books. Pixel of Ink and Ereader News Today are the top lists. Be careful. You'll have a hundred books in your queue before you know it! 4. They go where your phone goes, on any plane, bus, car, train or boat. Everywhere. 5. They don't take up any room. It's all digital and fits in the palm of your hand -- or almost, anyway. While I love, love books, i.e. the smell of them, they way they feel, the hoards of th