One of the things I love to do in the summer is to take an old blanket and a pillow to a park, the beach, or the backyard and spread it out on the cool green grass (or warm sand) under a shady tree. Beside me is a hamper with […]
Creative People
Celebrating Authors, Artists, and People engaged in the Creator Economy
The BULLY DEFUSER Book By Garth Riley
Learn how to heal from being bullied
Amy Bragdon, Inspirational Author
Everyone has trials in their lives, turning points where they either become bitter as a result of experiences or they pick themselves up and move on. The author of a new book, Beauty For Ashes, Amy Bragdon, has faced numerous challenges in her life that she has had to overcome. […]
Yvonne Rediger, Multi-Genre Author
About Yvonne Rediger, a multi-genre author and adventurer.
Nancy M. Bell Novels That Grab You
Author Nancy Marie Bell is surrounded by the sounds of nature and various critters that call her and her husband’s farm home. Her novels carry you away with romance, mystery, and stories that take place in the western prairies.
Gluten-Free You Can Do It: Cookbook
Do you follow a gluten-free diet? Are you always looking for something yummy you can eat? Trina Astor-Stewart’s new cookbook, Gluten-Free, You Can Do It -will change your life.
A Butterfly Storybook Of Emergence And Discovery For Children
Children emerge day by day, and reading can be the biggest catalyst to learning and discovering themselves. Butterfly Baby meets Mr. and Mrs. Toad at Siler Forest Pond by Trina Astor-Stewart, who also illustrated the book as a journey of discovery where lessons are learned.
A Kingdom At The End Of The Driveway
Jefferson Knapp has written a series of books about this mystical kingdom at the end of a driveway. The Kingdom At The End Of The Driveway Series has delighted elementary school children for many years.
A Podcast That Teaches Kindness To Animals
At Astoria Magazine, we love hearing about people who do fun, engaging, and inspirational things in their lives. We recently came across a series of awesome podcasts with an excellent message for children and pet owners. Not only are they informative, but these podcasts are like mini-stories from the vantage […]
What Makes A Good Coach
A book about Coach Tom Osborne and his ideas on how to be a good coach.