She applies that precision to the “where” part of her stories. Johnson wants the settings to stand out to the reader, to bring readers into the world alongside the characters. So when the New York native decided to write her newest series about Oklahoma, she recruited some local help to make sure she got all […]
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Breaking ‘Glass’
In the series debut, Alice in Zombieland, Ali was forced to replace the world she thought she knew with one much more extraordinary and deadly. Just when you thought Wonderland couldn’t get any weirder, the zombies are back. In September, Ali returned in Through the Zombie Glass, the next installment in the White Rabbit Chronicles. […]
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Teen ghost
Ghost stories are perfect for summertime. Whether told at sleepovers by someone dramatically illuminated by flashlight or at campfire huddles in the middle of the woods, the chills of a spooky tale are wonderful relief from Oklahoma’s scorching heat. The Hereafter book series by Oklahoma author Tara Hudson provides a new take on classic ghost […]
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‘Grit’-ty read
Some rugged individuals carved out a life for themselves on horseback, living like nomads as they followed herds of cattle across the prairie. In his debut novel, Panhandle, Brett Cogburn depicts the life of one cowboy and the hardships, triumphs and loss that followed him on the trail. A knack for Western storytelling might be […]
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Feminine ‘Follies’
<span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB” lang=”EN-GB”> After years working as a newspaper journalist, Theasa Tuohy knows the hallmarks of strong reporting: accuracy, clear voice, compelling quotes and, above all, a good story. The Oklahoma City native grew up in a family brimming with stories: Her grandfather participated in the Land Run of 1889; her mother was a […]
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Looking Askew
“Your grandpa is a felon,” Sweet tells her 10-year-old nephew, Dustin. “A felon and a Christian. He says he’s a felon because he’s a Christian. Now, what kind of baloney is that?” So begins Rilla Askew’s newest novel, Kind of Kin, released this month. In it, she captures the trials of a woman trying to […]
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Womb Dwelling
After college and a few less-than-fulfilling jobs, she purchased a business name, some light fixtures and other odds and ends. She located an out-of-the-way space in downtown Tulsa and did what she had wanted to do since she was a child: Babcock opened a gift shop. Dwelling Spaces soon became popular, especially with artistic types. […]
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Crossing over
Oklahoma is known for being a dry, flat land where tornados cause most of the excitement. With his new novel, Silver Cross, B. Kent Anderson brings spy-thriller action to the state scene. Silver Cross is his sixth novel, and the second to follow the adventures of small-town Oklahoman college professor Nick Journey and federal agent […]
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Roll on
Saturday marks the Halloween Spook Fest Skate Party. From 7 p.m. to midnight, Skate Galaxy patrons in costumes — and paying a $15 entry fee — will compete to win prizes, including a pair of skates. Sunday night features an adults-only Old School Skate Jam. International Roller Skating Month was established to promote the activity’s […]
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Countdown to health
This October the YMCA and Oklahoma City-County Health Department are teaming up to bring 5-2-1-0 to Oklahoma. A YMCA program to reduce childhood obesity, 5-2-1-0 stands for five servings of fruit or vegetables, two hours or less of television time, one hour or more of physical exercise, and zero sugary drinks per day. To celebrate […]