My Grandmother Mindel, Otherwise Known as Minnie
September 7th is Grandparents Day. I’ve already written about my maternal grandmother, who got off the boat and literally kissed the ground.
Machines, Mindel, and Me
I am not a Luddite. Truly, I am not. I appreciate the marvels – even miracles – that technology has wrought.
The Joy of Doodling
One of my grandsons, who’s in elementary school, was home sick for a few days and very bored.
The Midwest Book Review – Mindel and The Misfit Dragons", an enduringly popular addition to your Fantasy/Fiction Collection
Mindel and The Misfit Dragons: A Magical Tale by An Ancient Hand is a magical, medieval verse fairy tale imaginatively told by Xianna Michaels.
My Life in Poems
I wrote my very first poem for a school assignment in the third grade. I remember the exhilaration I felt when the words came to me and I realized, “I can do this.”
My Life in Poems
I wrote my very first poem for a school assignment in the third grade.
BookReview.com Rates Mindel and The Misfit Dragons "Excellent!"
Mindel and The Misfit Dragons by Xianna Michaels is a beautiful fairy tale told in verse about a little girl of eight who has a serious problem to deal with.
Beloved English Poet – Alfred, Lord Tennyson
August 6th is the birthday of Alfred, Lord Tennyson (1809-1892), who was the Poet Laureate of Great Britain for more than 40 years.
Echoes of Emma Lazarus
July 22nd is the birthday of American poet Emma Lazarus (1849-1887). She was the fourth of seven children in a Sephardic Jewish family.
Review: "Mindel and The Misfit Dragons" is Highly Recommended for All Ages
I love this book! Mindel is a wonderful book about a smart and a wise-beyond-her-years girl who is determined to save her family home, Castle Draconmere.
Contact Xianna
Email: xianna@xiannamichaels.com
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