Writer. Book Critic. Editor.
I don’t know what’s happening in your neck of the woods, but in mine every conversation seems to be about some aspect of the shooting at the midnight showing of the latest Batman flick in Aurora, Colorado. Questions are flying. What kind of lunatic could do a thing like this? Why aren’t there stricter gun-control […]
The ARC of Seraphina has been on my shelf for a while. Truthfully, I wasn’t planning to read it. Why? I’m not a big fan of fantasy (I know. Pshaw!). I’m more of a realistic fiction girl. But when the starred reviews started piling up and the praise poured in, I thought, “Why not see what the […]
In the Author’s Note following On the Day I Died: Stories from the Grave, Candace Fleming (Amelia Lost; The Fabled Fifth Graders of Aesop Elementary School; Lowji Discovers America ) remembers fondly the times her mother would freak out Candace and her sister by telling them ghost stories before bedtime about people they knew or superstitions and legends they […]
This title highlights major destinations within Japan and the people who shape the nation's culture. Readers will learn about the geography, wildlife, history, people, and economy of Japan, gaining an understanding of what life looks like in the country today. Features include a glossary, a map, … [more]
Books are a popular form of media, and today it is easier than ever for people to write their own. This title explores the history of printing and publishing, as well as the equipment, skills, challenges, and marketing strategies involved in writing and releasing books. It also looks at book … [more]
Read an interview with me for Literary Hub’s cool "Book Marks" feature HERE.
Alexis Burling 