What’s behind the popularity of “The DaVinci Code” and “The Passion”? Are Americans ready for a change in their spiritual diet that will be just as pervasive as the low-carb revolution has been? That is the bold claim of author Phyllis Strupp in her new book, “The Richest of Fare: Seeking Spiritual Security in the […]

Publish Anything: The Saga of a PublishAmerica AuthorBy Lisa Maliga My story is that an author who’d done online writing for such dot gones as Themestream, Written By Me, and The Vines, someone trying hard to have fiction, poetry and nonfiction in print for real, recommended PublishAmerica. She claimed it was a traditional book publisher. […]

As aunt of a preschooler and an aspiring voiceover actress (I knew all those hours of watching Bugs Bunny would come in handy), I know all the kids’ shows as well as every kids’ DVD out there. My TV Critic column will be a regular family-fare guide to Kids’ TV. In my opinion, there’s no […]

Book Review – Reflections on the Peace Prayer of Saint Francis of AssisiBy Albert HaaseReviewed by Lisa M. Hendey Certain inspirational sayings and prayers transcend denominational lines, becoming part of the fabric of faith and inspiration for masses of believers seeking solace or comfort in difficult times. In Reflections on the Peace Prayer of Saint […]