Everyone comes from somewhere. Many times family history and lore are lost when the older generations pass. Margaret Ostrowski’s work with immigrants to Canada sparked her initiative to explore her […]
Watching Sarah Rise
Author: Jennifer Celeste BriggsExpecting a baby can generate equal measures of anxiety and joy. The months before the child is born are spent learning what to expect and planning for the much-anticipated son […]
A Tiny Piece of Blue
Author: Charlotte WhitneyCharlotte Whitney skillfully takes us back to rural Michigan during the Great Depression. Desperate families pass on their children to extended family to feed, or sell them or abandon them. […]
Finding the Light: A Mother’s Journey from Trauma to Healing
Author: Marian HenleyAuthor Marian Henley keeps a secret from her innocent, adopted son, whom she loves dearly. He’s her lifeline to hope, love, and second chances, and she keeps her secret for […]
Seven Secrets to the Perfect Personal Essay: Crafting the Story Only You Can Write
Author: Nancy Slonim AronieNancy Slonim Aronie has written lively and engaging essays that serve as fine examples to the Seven Secrets to the Perfect Personal Essay. Each chapter also features essays by her […]
Dancing with Dragons
Author: Jenni OgdenThe stunning photograph on the cover of Jenni Ogden’s novel, Dancing with Dragons, drew me in. I was immediately captivated by the “Acknowledgement of Country,” where she pays tribute to […]







