Publishing NewsArianna Franklin / BEA / book blogs / bookstores / computer science / Diana-Norman / historical mystery / technology14 Comments
We Can Code It! Why computer literacy is key to winning the 21st century – A very interesting post on the importance of computational thinking to mastering the kind of skills necessary for computer literacy in the future. As the article points out, jobs in computer-science fields are increasing, while ... more >
Reading ListsAriana-Franklin / Diana-Norman / Julianna-Baggott12 Comments
I haven’t been finishing books that quickly lately; first the holidays interfered and then work interfered. I read and reviewed The Lost Book of Mala R. and Lily. Here’s a rundown of what else I’ve been reading: The Woman in White by Wilkie Collins: I started this on the recommendation of a friend; it’s her favorite ... more >
B+ Reviews / Book ReviewsAriana-Franklin / Diana-Norman / France / medieval / murder-investigation / mystery / Penguin9 Comments
Dear Ms. Franklin, I knew there’s a reason why I love doing this blog. It’s so I can get my hands on the copy of your latest book, “A Murderous Procession” before it hits market shelves. Even though it’s book 4 of the “Mistress of the Art of Death” series, ... more >
B Reviews Category / B+ Reviews / Book Reviews / EbooksAriana-Franklin / Diana-Norman / Historical Romances / lawyer / law related / medieval / mystery18 Comments
Note: Risk of spoilers for the series. Dear Ms. Franklin, Those who have fallen under the spell of Vesuvia Adelia Rachel Ortese Aguilar, the "Mistress of the Art of Death," will get all excited over book three of this historical mystery series. I know I squeed with glee when my ... more >
B Reviews Category / B+ Reviews / Book Reviews / EbooksAriana-Franklin / Diana-Norman / Historical Romances / medieval / murder-investigation23 Comments
Dear Ms. Franklin, Last year we were introduced to Vesuvia Adelia Rachel Ortese Aguilar, the “Mistress of the Art of Death.” Brought from Salerno to help solve a brutal series of murders, she proved so helpful that Henry II, exercising his royal right to run things whatever way he damn ... more >
A Review Category / A Reviews / Book ReviewsAriana-Franklin / Diana-Norman / Historical Romances / medieval / mystery7 Comments
Dear Mrs. Franklin/Norman, What can I say? I finished “Mistress of the Art of Death” late in the evening after reading non-stop for almost 200 pages. My heart was racing, I was glued to the book and if a fire had started somewhere in my house, I honestly don’t think ... more >