Blogs & Podcasts

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The Blue Mountains

A soldier is foiled in his attempt to marry a princess; as a result, he spends years searching for her. Will he find her before she marries another?

It wasn't just Cozbi Cabrera's beautiful illustrations that captured my heart the first time I read Me and Mama. The prose that filled the pages was so sweet and specific, and sounded just like something that could have come from a child's mouth. After reading several of her other works, I was amazed at Cabrera's level of artistry and sincerity. This post shines a light on Cozbi Cabrera's masterfully created picture books. 

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The Merry Wives

Three women challenge each other to see whose husband is the stupidest; the winner will drink free on their weekly outings!

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That Dirty Word: Submission

All this talk about submission and domination, alphas and betas. What is this about? What are our beliefs about what kind of woman makes a good friend, a good lover, a good mother...according to whom?

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Clever Maria

Three sisters are left at home when their father goes on a journey for the king; despite his clear instructions, he finds that two of them disobeyed him while he was away, and the third has incurred the wrath of the king. Will Maria be able to aid her father in the impossible task set by the king and save her own life?