10 Things About Me and a Linky

Welcome to my weekend blog hop - Make My Saturday Sweet #219! 10 Things About Me 1. I'm an American expat living with my hubby and 4 kids in South Africa. All 4 kids were born in South Africa. 2. My middle name, Allison, means "truthful warrior maid." That's probably why I like strong female protagonists in fantasy worlds. 3. I grew up in Germany and the States. German is my second language. 4. I left the States when I was 18 and went into missions for 2 years. The year was 1993. I got married and have been living in South...

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Synapses - a Novella

Synapses a Novella by DJ Erfert About the Book: Title: Synapses (Novella) | Author: DJ Erfert | Pages: 44 | Genre: Paranormal Suspense | Age Level: Young Adult Book Description: Listening to other people’s thoughts can be fatal. After a horrific car crash robs Gabriella Williams of all her memories, she works to rehab her legs while trying to regain her lost power of speech—and to remember her husband who walked away from the wreck uninjured. With the help of a top doctor and his experimental speech therapy,...

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Engella - a short story

Engella a short story by Paul Ian Cross About the Book: Title: Engella (a short story) | Author: Paul Ian Cross | Publisher: Farrow Children's Books | Genre: Science Fiction | Pages: 23 Book Description: Engella is on a fantastic adventure through TIME and SPACE! After months on the run - chased by the scary HUNTERS - she has finally found somewhere safe to call home. The problem is - it's not long before her past catches up with her. Will she get away this time? From the streets of New Shanghai in 2074 to Scotland...

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Elphie and Dad Picture Book

Elphie and Dad Go On an Epic Adventure About the Book: Title: Elphie and Dad Go On an Epic Adventure | Author: Hagit R. Oron | Illustrator: Or Oron | Genre: Picture Book | Pages: 47 Book Description: For Elphie, everything is an adventure. But Dad is cautious. Is Dad going to join Elphie on his quest or is the trip to the shop going to be dull and boring? Join Elphie and Dad to find out! Elphie and Dad Go On an Epic Adventure is a fun book that addresses kids and parents alike. It shows how you can transform...

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Cats at the West Coast with Linky

Welcome to my Picture Perfect Party Linky #240! We visited my in-laws for the Easter weekend. They live on South Africa's west coast and have two cats. These photos are of Timmy (the tuxedo cat), Tammy (the tabby cat), and my middle daughter, Samantha. A few weeks ago I asked for prayer for Tammy as she had tick-bite-fever (feline biliary). She has recovered and is her usual cheeky self again. This blog is best viewed in Google Chrome. Click on the images to see them at their best. *************************** My...

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Elphie and Dad go on an Epic Adventure

Elphie and Dad go on an Epic Adventure About the Book: Title: Elphie and Dad go on an Epic Adventure | Author: Hagit R. Oron | Illustrator: Or Oron | Genre: Picture Book | Pages: 47 Book Description: For Elphie, everything is an adventure. But Dad is cautious. Is Dad going to join Elphie on his quest or is the trip to the shop going to be dull and boring? Join Elphie and Dad to find out! Elphie and Dad go on an Epic Adventure is a fun book that addresses kids and parents alike. It shows how you can transform...

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Energy Saving Graph with Weekend Linky

Welcome to my weekend blog hop -Make My Saturday Sweet #218! Do You Use Free Online Education for Your Kids? It's been a while since I accessed free online educational sites for Amanda. Then, about a month ago, I heard of an excellent online educational site for kids called Education.com. It has different activities for Math and Reading from Pre-K to Grade 5. There is a free membership option and a couple of paid options, which are explained on the Description and Pricing page. Amanda's favorite subject at school is Math. Education.com...

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