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J.M. Northup

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I'm a multi-genre author, editor, review, and book blogger. A native Minnesotan who resides in Texas, I proudly served in the United States Air Force. My education is diverse with training in aviation, nursing, the gas & oil industry, database processing, and operations management. I'm married to my best friend, Dusty, and, together, we have 2 beautiful daughters plus 4 grandchildren!

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J.M. Northup I had a horrible craving for coffee, so I dragged myself from my bed toward the kitchen. However, when I got there, I realized I was out of my coveted…moreI had a horrible craving for coffee, so I dragged myself from my bed toward the kitchen. However, when I got there, I realized I was out of my coveted sweet cream!(less)
J.M. Northup I have a HUGE to-be-read list that is constantly growing larger. Right now, I have IDIOT by Laura Clery, THE POWER OF PRAYING FOR YOUR ADULT CHILDREN …moreI have a HUGE to-be-read list that is constantly growing larger. Right now, I have IDIOT by Laura Clery, THE POWER OF PRAYING FOR YOUR ADULT CHILDREN by Stormie Omartian, and THOU SHALT NOT KILT by Liam Ashe.(less)
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Saving Sam

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A Prisoner Within

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Justifying Jack

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A Ripple of Fear

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Fears of Darkness

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Making Mike (The Wounded Wa...

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Soul Searching

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Tally

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THAT’S #PUN-NY: Alien Humor for Today

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Tiny Bear's Bible by Sally Lloyd-Jones
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Inspiring and Age-appropriate

I read this with my grandkids. It was a positive, inspiring read that left me feeling joyful. I received a lot of hugs, too, leaving me to believe the children felt the same way.

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Junie B. Jones Smells Something Fishy by Barbara Park
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A Fish - LOL

The cover was adorable, and with Junie B. you never know what to expect. The girl is a menace of giggles. Of course, what she ultimately came up with was a twist I didn't see coming. LOL

My granddaughter read this book to me, which made it
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Junie B. Jones Is Not a Crook by Barbara Park
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So Cute

I read this with my granddaughter, and we giggled together. It was a delight we enjoyed as we made a lovely memory. It also created some cute quotes we replayed, especially as we saw some black furry gloves in the store.

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The Bigfoot Blunder by Amanda M. Lee
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Good Mystery With A Splash of Magic

I totally judged this book by the cover... and a bit by the title. Bigfoot and cozy mystery with a nerdy-looking girl - um, yes, please. Blunder? That's so me, dude!

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This book said so much in such a short and delightful span. I never once considered the gender of the author due to Brenda's authenticity. Having picked this title based solely on the blurb, I was pleasantly surprised to learn
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The Oil Change by D.A. Northup
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Memories & Learning

Yes, addressing the elephant in the room, I did edit this book, and it was written by my amazing husband. However, anyone who knows me is aware of my values and the level to which I hold my standards. I probably scrutinized this bo
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The Spider Silk Scarf by Ana  Reyes
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Unexpected

This was a unique short story. It offers thrills for readers who enjoy a psychological thriller mixed with a taste of magic. I want sure if it was a fantasy, dark fairy tale, or crime story. You'll have to read it you find out!

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New Threat by Nathan Hystad
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Wonderful Continuation of the Adventure

Our tale turns interstellar with this installment. We discover more about the species who share our universe, and who have thrown our world into chaos. Our cast of characters take us with them as they start the
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“I felt ancient and exhausted. I felt like a prisoner within myself and as if I was just watching a movie that was playing before my eyes. I just wanted all of it to end and disappear; I wanted to disappear.”
― J M Northup, A Prisoner Within

“I was surprised hearing my own ragged voice. I sounded so hateful and angry. My voice didn’t resemble any part of what I knew of myself.”
― J M Northup, A Prisoner Within

“I wouldn’t let the old voices dictate me; I wouldn’t let anyone dictate who I was anymore. I was strong enough to know who I was and I wasn’t going to be beaten down again.”
― J M Northup, A Prisoner Within

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“Life moved, as inconstant and fickle as Wind Baby, frolicking, sleeping, weeping, but never truly still. Never solid or finished. Always like water flowing from one place to the next. Seed and fruit. Rain and drought, everything traveled in a gigantic circle, an eternal process of becoming something new. But we rarely saw it. Humans tended to see only frozen moments, not the flow of things.”
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“Even in darkness, there’s light. You just need to look for it.”
― J M Northup, Fears of Darkness

“Grace allows forgiveness and faith allows hope.”
― J M Northup, Fears of Darkness

“Although some part of me knew that it was an impossible future, I allowed myself to be immersed fully in my dream. If I couldn’t have this future, I would at least have this moment.”
― J M Northup, Fears of Darkness

“Regardless of the outcome, I needed to know that I lived my life the way I felt was right and just. I needed to let the past be the past and take people as they were in this moment; the only moment to exist.”
― J M Northup, Fears of Darkness

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Carole Gill Julie! i almost didn't recognize you!
hi there! thanks :D so glad to see you here!


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