52 Ways to Connect with Your Smartphone Obsessed Kid by Jonathan McKee

This book has some great suggestions and ideas on connecting with youth that are totally immersed in their devices.  I personally have seen this many times with my own grand kids and always wonder if I should "interrupt" their total concentration with conversation.

The book gives lots of ideas and even suggests a "No tech Tuesday."  I think it would be a great thing for parents to start implementing these ideas with the first purchase of a cell phone for their youth.

I enjoyed the ideas and will probably start incorporating them into my grand kids' lives as much as I am able to do.

I received a complimentary copy of this book from Barbour Publishing in exchange for my honest review.

Writer off the Leash by Michelle Griep

This was my second "How-to" book that I have read.  Because this was about "Growing in the Writing Craft", I am definitely a bit worried about how I write this review!  Ha ha!  Well, I will be honest and "myself".

I myself, only write blogs, journals, how-to do genealogy materials and other "stuff", not fiction book, but I must say this book definitely gave me some new ideas for writing, regardless of "what" I am writing.

Needless to say this was a very amusing book, while going through the various teaching steps, procedures, etc.  The author does certainly have a way with words.  I found it hard to put down, which was unexpected for this type of reading material.

I may not become an expert blogger, but at least I have a book to refer to as to how to do so!
So that said, I do recommend this interesting, as well as entertaining book to all aspiring writer wannabes.  I think you will learn a lot and realize patience is definitely a key word in the writing process.  Thanks, Michelle for a most interesting read.

The author:  Michelle Griep can be found at the following  website.

She is the author of many fictional works which I hope to be lucky enough to read!

You Can Write 50,000 Words in 30 Days by DJ Mynatt

DJ Mynatt shares her writing experience of the 50,000 words in 30 days for the NaNoWriMo month of writing.  She writes of the pressures that writing a specific word count goal on a daily basis have for the writer and how you too, can do this if you desire to do so.

She shares her blog entries and it is an account of her day by day journey as she attempts to reach her daily goals, work a full-time job and spend time with family members.  She shares her tips and suggestions along with some faith promoting scriptures.

Being that I am more a reader than a writer, I am not sure that I would want to take this challenge upon me but am happy that she was able to succeed in her goals and share this experience with you.

I hope that other writers will take the time to read her words and perhaps then be able to decide  whether this challenge is for them, as well, and to gain from her personal experience.

I wish you success in your book DJ Mynatt!

I received a complimentary version of this book for my honest review, which I have given.  No monetary compensation was given.


You can find her book at the following link.

About the author:  (bio)
DJ Mynatt is a newly-published author who earned a bachelor's degree in networking and a master's degree in Security Management, before beginning a career as an Indie Author, editor, speaker and publisher.  She has also worked full-time  for the State of Tennessee for more than 13 years.  She lives with her daughter and grandchildren in the beautiful hills of Tennessee.

A member of the American Christian Fiction Writers (ACFW), the Non-Fiction Authors Association (NFAA) and The Christian Pen (TCP).  DJ accepts a select few speaking engagements-to make time for writing, editing, blogging, reviewing and attending workshops and writers conferences as time permits.