Musing Mondays: Children and Learning

So, I was gonna start a YouTube channel with this content, but as I recently started working, making videos just isn't practical right now.

So, I'm happy to introduce a new series on my blog; Musing Mondays! Basically this series is gonna be me talking about things that I think are important, like trending topics, raising children, and what's going on in the world. These are topics that I feel strongly about, and tend to do a lot of research into.

This week, I want to talk about Children and Learning.

Welcome 2017

Hey guys!

It feels like so very long since I wrote on this blog! The short Sabbatical for the holidays was a much needed break, and it's time to start the New Year off with a bang!

Obviously, today's post is going to be short and sweet, not a historical study. I just wanted to wish you all the best for 2017 and let you know a few of the things to look forward to this year!

If you didn't already know, 2016 was the year I released my first book! It's available for sale on Amazon.com in both paperback, and on Kindle! If you wanna check it out here's a link! Also, if the price on Amazon is a little too rich for your blood (I totally get that, I've tried dropping the price, but Amazon is determined to get their money's worth,) you can message me and I'll get you a copy for much cheaper. You can follow the link to the Facebook page, or shoot me an email and I'll work with you on a price!

The first book is only a prelude of what's to come. This year I'll be releasing the second book! So if you don't already follow my blog, make sure to follow so you can get updates and sneak peaks as that comes closer! (You can also follow me on  Facebook and Twitter for updates).

Also, towards the end of 2016, I took a step towards making this blog's content more accessible and easier to hear by starting a podcast! So far, I've been going through and re-reading some of the old History Tuesday posts. I know I get a little Tolkien-ish sometimes (that's long-winded, for those of you who don't speak Nerd), and I know it's not always easy to find the time to sit down and read an entire post, so instead, I'm reading it for you! Now you can just download, then listen while you're driving to work, washing the dishes, laying in bed, hiking, or whatever life has you doing! It's super easy! If you want to follow the podcast, here's a link! Also, the website has an app, which makes it that much easier to listen on the go. (I use the app to listen to other podcasts, and let me tell you, it's topnotch).

I'm also planning on starting a YouTube channel this year, but that's still in the works. We are still renovating our house, I have a toddler under foot, and there's rumors of me starting to work, so we'll see how that goes! I'll be sure to let you guys know if I start to put my face into that digital world though!

All in all, it's gonna be a busy year for me, and it's all for you guys! I'm so excited to work on all these awesome new projects, and so excited to share them with you all! All this would be falling on deaf ears if ya'll weren't there to support me and follow my work. You have all been a major source of encouragement for a long time, since I first took the step into the digital world and started blogging. I feel like my readers are my family, and I can't thank you all enough.

Love you all so much! I hope you all have had a great holiday season, and that 2017 will be even better than you hoped for. Just remember, a year is only as good as you make it, so seize the day and follow your dreams this year!!

Cheers!

Big news and GIVEAWAY!

Guys! Big news! There's a promotional going on RIGHT NOW!

You can get a FREE copy of A State of Gray if you win! All you have to do it follow this link and follow the instructions! It's easy, quick, and you might get a free book out of it!

All I'm asking you guys to do in return is leave some feedback on Amazon about my book (not required, I would just appreciate it!) and tell your friends and family about it! Self publishing and promotion isn't easy on my own, I need your help to get the word out!

Hope you all had a happy Thanksgiving, I certainly ate my fill! I'll write again soon, with a new post!

New podcast is out today, check out my profile on podbean at jschools.podbean.com

Also, check out my Facebook page for a deal on the book coming up soon!

Love you all so much, this little giveaway is just my way of saying how much I appreciate you all. Without you, this would all be for nothing.

Remember, supplies are limited and the promo won't last long! So hurry and check it out! Love you all!

Cheers!

Big things ahead!

Guys! Big news!

I just started a podcast!!!

Yes, you read that right, there's a brand new podcast out there. And it's a companion to this blog!

The Legend of John Henry

Since the industrial revolution, America has been making leaps and bounds in areas that people never thought possible. Even now, some of the proposed ideas seem idylistic and house-of-the-futureish. Take for example, Ford Motor Company's idea to make self driven cars. Wouldn't that make life so much easier for us? Not only that, but taxi companies would save a ton of money, without having to pay anyone to actually drive the cars.

Sounds ideal, doesn't it? Sounds like a Utopia. That's what people have said for every insane advance we've made as humans. You can't stand in the way of progress.

What a stupid idea.

Have you ever heard the legend of Jon Henry? I'm willing to bet you've at least heard the name before.

TODAY IS THE DAY!!

GUYS!! TODAY IS THE BIG DAY!!!

That's right, if you've been following my blog for a little while, then you're probably already in the know, but just in case, I'll tell you again.

MY BOOK JUST CAME OUT!!

Yes! Finally! After all these years of wanting to be an author and faithfully (sometimes) writing on my blog, I finally pulled the trigger and published a book!

In case you're new here, I'll give you the scoop (you can also check previous posts on this blog for more information, or better yet, just check it out on Amazon).

5 Movies that didn't do their job

Hollywood has a lovely habit of disemboweling our favorite stories and regurgitating them onto the Silver Screen for our particular viewing pleasure. But lets be honest, while some adaptations of our favorite books are a hit, most of the time they are a dying shame that is a dishonor to the people acting in them.

Sometimes, the little differences aren't that noticeable, or not that big a deal. Sometimes, the changes even make the story more interesting (see: Lord of the Rings). And sometimes, people don't even know how far off the movie actually is. So today, I've made a list for your amusement. Below are 5 books-to-movies that didn't stick to the book very well.