Recent Reviews for m j . hollingshead
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Available Now The Wonderful Day children's book (Book) - 5/19/2009 5:30:52 AM
Congrats on all of your books.
A Teaching Handbook for the Non Teacher ... or I must have been mad to think I wanted to teach (Book) - 10/27/2008 7:58:54 AM
I taught in the Chicago Public School Systemfor 17 years. Believe me, my first year (s) were like that too. I used to stand in the parking lot with a co-worker and cry my eyes out. I developed a thicker skin.
Still wasn't easy. And yes, there were a LOT of them in each class.
Palo Verde: The Wanted Poster (Book) - 4/12/2006 4:53:56 AM
I’ve been a fan of the Western genre my entire life, and this is definitely one worth reading. The author has penned a very intriguing tale that keeps the reader totally immersed in the story line, and period details are etched superbly.
The characters in this book have also been finely tuned, both the good guys, and the bad. I especially liked the main character, Marshal Pappy Watson.
This is also the first Western I’ve read in which early forensic science comes into play, which adds a very unique twist to the tale. CSI meets The Old West, and I’m now hoping for a sequel.
The Inspector’s Wife (Book) - 2/20/2006 5:00:21 PM
I read this multi-ploted book from cover to cover. What is they say, "A page turner?"Jumping between plots is a gimmick of mine. Molly, you've stolen my style? Of course I jest. The dated colloquial dialog was different. Though I couldn't figure out the vintage, I found it likable, and I adjusted quickly. Molly claims she writes cozy mysteries then offers you a married Casanova with three children who kill his mistresses when they get pregnant. Then blames them because they got pregnant and thinks he's justified. Like it was their duty to prevent their pregnancy. I don't remember precisely now but, counting the fetuses, I believe the number was more than a dozen. At times you fear for his wife's life. However, you will be pleased when a villain stops to help a motorist fix a tire and gets a knife stuck into his evil throat. Then, I spent several minutes figuring out, in the absence of explicit identification, whodunit. When I talked to Molly about the book she told me I'd guessed right. You read the book. See if you can figure it out. She'll disarrange your mind with all those plot twists. Well, I won't babble anymore. Will the Inspector's Wife escape the lethal hands of the bent copper? You'll have to discover that yourself. I'm sworn to secrecy. Enjoyed the read. (Reposted)
Palo Verde: The Wanted Poster (Book) - 9/26/2005 2:08:25 PM
Wonderful talents!!
Lynn Richardson
Palo Verde: The Wanted Poster (Book) - 4/28/2005 6:25:20 PM
I also loved the review and the excerpt of Palo Verde. My father was an old time cowboy and he would've been singing your praises about now. Wonderful job, Molly.
Dana
The Cats' Paw: Blue Death (Book) - 3/13/2005 12:11:09 PM
You have quite a way with building suspense in mysteries. Now you're doing the same with westerns, giving credence to my age old adage: Writer's write, and do a heckuva job with all they pursue.
Dana
The Agent: Murder By Design (Book) - 3/7/2005 10:22:14 PM
Hi m j. I like the excerpt I read! I like your style on all you write, but most of all, I like how prolific you are!! I only have one book on my belt. *lol*......KEEP up the great works. INTERESTING reads~ BeB~~~~~~~~~
Palo Verde: The Wanted Poster (Book) - 12/8/2004 8:00:03 AM
Loved every bit of this Molly!
A Teaching Handbook for the Non Teacher ... or I must have been mad to think I wanted to teach (Book) - 7/14/2004 10:56:48 AM
Fabulous title - congrats on your written achivement, M J! Robert
The Agent: Murder By Design (Book) - 6/27/2004 3:16:24 PM
oh this sounds exceptional!
The Agent: Murder By Design (Book) - 6/19/2004 4:27:23 PM
Sounds to me a good mystery story. Molly, you can write your stories so well. I'm really impressed.
Sandie May Angel :o)
The Agent: Murder By Design (Book) - 5/25/2004 2:33:05 AM
Sounds like a good suspense story.
The Inspector’s Wife (Book) - 5/18/2004 2:44:14 PM
You're an ispiration. I long to have a book published.
Palo Verde: The Wanted Poster (Book) - 5/15/2004 3:29:37 AM
Sounds like a great book.
A Teaching Handbook for the Non Teacher ... or I must have been mad to think I wanted to teach (Book) - 11/4/2003 11:01:55 AM
Once you fall in love with teaching - it is a horse that can't be put back in the barn so to speak. Unfortunately, teaching is one of the most difficult arenas to throw your hat into now a days. This is a much needed handbook and I wish you tremendous success with it.
The Agent: Murder By Design (Book) - 11/4/2003 10:58:23 AM
This sounds like a vastly entertaining read. Vividly descriptive excerpt.
The Inspector’s Wife (Book) - 10/4/2003 1:01:39 PM
The excerpt certainly got me intrigued! This sounds like a great book....
Sara
Palo Verde: The Wanted Poster (Book) - 9/17/2003 2:52:46 PM
Hi Molly:
You are a great writer. You have built your characters so well that they just come alive inside my head. Splendidly written and a great book to read.
May Lu a.k.a. Sandie Angel :o)
The Agent: Murder By Design (Book) - 8/9/2003 10:55:12 AM
Congratulations, I knew you could do it!
Palo Verde: The Wanted Poster (Book) - 8/9/2003 4:06:19 AM
Agree with the others, great book
Palo Verde: The Wanted Poster (Book) - 6/28/2003 3:09:02 PM
I don't usually read westerns, but I borrowed my grandmother's copy and I like it. I like the cover too.
Palo Verde: The Wanted Poster (Book) - 6/24/2003 2:45:15 AM
Polly told me about this book, and I'm glad she did. Great Cover, Good Book. Thanks Cuz
A Teaching Handbook for the Non Teacher ... or I must have been mad to think I wanted to teach (Book) - 6/21/2003 6:44:10 PM
sounds like a good teaching book
Palo Verde: The Wanted Poster (Book) - 6/19/2003 4:53:54 AM
Great Cover! I'll check it out.
G'pa's Romantic Marriage Proposal (Short Story) - 10/25/2009 2:19:14 PM
Very interesting, M.J. And very informative, and very well written. This looks to me as having the possibilites of being somewhat of an outline for a novel with chapters introducing each of the ansesters then bringing them together as a common entity. I truly did enjoy reading this.
Mark
G'pa's Romantic Marriage Proposal (Short Story) - 8/30/2009 4:49:56 PM
Excellent Mj! what a great tribute and so honorable! " Gpa's Romantic Marriage Proposal" I must stop by more often to read your stories, I so glad that I stopped by tonight! May the Lord bless and keep you. Keep on writing!!
Love And Prayers
Always!!
G'pa's Romantic Marriage Proposal (Short Story) - 8/6/2009 5:14:54 AM
What a history your family has. But, I would like to know a little more about John Dee. That story does sound like another story...and an interesting one at that.
G'pa's Romantic Marriage Proposal (Short Story) - 7/22/2009 1:29:42 PM
Love the family history and your "down home" writing style. Fun read!
G'pa's Romantic Marriage Proposal (Short Story) - 6/3/2009 5:13:31 AM
Wonderful!!!
What a GRAND tribute to your elders!
Where did you learn about such details?
God Bless You!
John Michael
G'pa's Romantic Marriage Proposal (Short Story) - 12/23/2008 1:43:09 PM
Molly, sharing your family history made me feel like a bit of that history...A well written narrative. Thanks
G'pa's Romantic Marriage Proposal (Short Story) - 12/19/2008 8:00:32 PM
Thank you Molly for sharing this history of your family. There is a lot of rich heritage here. But it was the ending that made me really smile, when he simply said let's go to the courthouse and get married. Thank you for sharing.
May the Lord Jesus bless you, and those whom you love and who love you, and be with you always, and at your side constantly. With much love in my heart, joy to the world, peace on earth & ((((((((((MANY WONDERFUL SISTERLY HUGGGGSSSS)))))))))), your little sister, Barbie
G'pa's Romantic Marriage Proposal (Short Story) - 10/13/2008 9:15:56 AM
Hello MJ,
Thank you for your recent reviews!
This is one exceptional write - I greatly enjoyed this read!
Best wishes,
Lance
Adobe Ridge.....part 1.....Molly Writes (Short Story) - 9/21/2008 5:46:00 PM
You are a fine storyteller, Molly. Love and best wishes,
Regis
The Door Part 3..................Molly writes (Short Story) - 9/21/2008 5:42:25 PM
A fine story, Molly. Congratulations! Love and best wishes,
Regis
The Door part 1...........molly writes (Short Story) - 9/20/2008 4:14:56 PM
Hi Molly,
Good. I read more.
Pat
G'pa's Romantic Marriage Proposal (Short Story) - 9/7/2008 7:00:23 AM
I don't know how I missed this before. A fine literary sharing, Molly. Thank you. Love and best wishes to you,
Regis
G'pa's Romantic Marriage Proposal (Short Story) - 6/1/2008 10:18:15 PM
Wonderful write!!! I like the ending!!!
Sandie May :o)
G'pa's Romantic Marriage Proposal (Short Story) - 12/27/2007 11:23:39 PM
Lol! What a proposal. Lol. cute indeed.
Merry Christmas and God bless,
Sandie.
It Was A Dark And Stormy Night (Short Story) - 12/20/2007 9:14:45 PM
Enjoyed.
The Door Part 3..................Molly writes (Short Story) - 10/2/2007 7:50:59 PM
Very exciting and interesting story. a very good write.
The Door part 2.........molly writes (Short Story) - 10/2/2007 7:39:54 PM
Enjoyed the read. I'll move on to part 3.
The Door part 1...........molly writes (Short Story) - 9/27/2007 8:32:35 PM
A good write. Very intriging. Enjoyed the read.
Palo Verde : the wanted poster (Short Story) - 9/22/2007 11:33:49 PM
An excellent write. This was interseting reading. I like western stories. Enjoyed the read.
G'pa's Romantic Marriage Proposal (Short Story) - 9/22/2007 11:22:57 PM
Heartfelt story. So many young men are still going off to war. Many are KIA, many are seriously injured. War is hard. The ending was cute, when G'pa proposed. Very interesting reading. I'm glad you shared this story.
G'pa's Romantic Marriage Proposal (Short Story) - 8/2/2007 11:06:43 AM
Great offering..thanks for sharing this history of your G'pa and ma!!
Love Tinka
G'pa's Romantic Marriage Proposal (Short Story) - 8/1/2007 9:21:11 PM
cool, well written piece of history-every story such as this is important-they tell of life lived-precious simple and rich
The Door part 1...........molly writes (Short Story) - 7/18/2007 6:37:42 AM
Super---will read on---you got my attention...
Aloha,
Myles
The Door Part 3..................Molly writes (Short Story) - 6/25/2007 11:14:16 AM
This is a great write, Molly! I see Alice in Wonderland wincing ... lol ... you have such talent!
God bless,
Sandie.
Adobe Ridge .... part 4 ... Molly Writes (Short Story) - 2/24/2007 7:06:56 AM
Another good chapter, Molly!!!!! I can't wait to read the next chapter!!!!!!
Sandie May Angel :o)
Life After Hair Color ...............book review (Article) - 10/19/2009 3:23:48 PM
Very Interesting review, than you so much for
sharing and caring!
Much Love
Always!!
The Forgotten Past The Arhka Chronicles (Article) - 8/30/2009 10:56:20 AM
Very interesting read; enjoyed.
The Forgotten Past The Arhka Chronicles (Article) - 7/20/2009 5:50:02 PM
This sounds like a captivating fast paced story, great to take on vacation with you. Superb review Molly!
Eileen
William Manchee’s Tarizon: Civil War (Article) - 7/18/2009 7:21:28 PM
You are truly a professional, Molly. Thank you for providing a first rate review once again. Love and best wishes,
Regis
Life After Hair Color ...............book review (Article) - 6/28/2009 8:05:18 PM
Another very fine review, Molly. Thank you. Love and best wishes,
Regis
Marjorie Brody: Speaking Is an Audience Centered Sport (Article) - 6/16/2009 9:53:29 AM
I think I could have used this when I first started to speak in public. Thank you for sharing this useful and informative review, Molly. Love and peace,
Regis
Chiana Ryan PI: Murder Sucks ...............book review (Article) - 5/21/2009 3:14:35 AM
I love it M.J. My daughters have long ago passed the reading level for this book, but neices, nephews, and their friends will be delighted to learn about this book. I'll pass your review along to them.
Linda
PS:I love the cover.
Chasing Diana (Article) - 5/19/2009 5:07:48 PM
Once again you provide a very well-written, informative review, Molly. Thank you. Love and best wishes,
Regis
Chiana Ryan PI: Murder Sucks ...............book review (Article) - 5/17/2009 8:31:43 PM
sounds good-perhaps i should have our school librarian check into this one!
Chiana Ryan PI: Murder Sucks ...............book review (Article) - 5/17/2009 5:00:51 PM
Thank you for featuring this book by your informative and well-written review, Molly. Love and best wishes to you,
Regis
Queen Vernita's Visitors (Article) - 1/1/2009 12:01:12 PM
Another fine, informative and useful review, Molly. Thank you for sharing your professional opinions. Love and best wishes,
Regis
Queen Vernita's Visitors (Article) - 12/30/2008 9:12:18 AM
Molly~!
Great image . . . fabulous review . . . !!
LOve and Hugs,
Lance
Queen Vernita's Visitors (Article) - 12/29/2008 3:38:26 PM
Molly,
This is a very detailed review of this invaluable teaching tool. It is nice to have a tried and true blue-print to go by, whereas in the past, my teachers had to learn on-the-fly by trial-and-error, or from other teachers how to do these things in an engaging and memorable way. That is to say, that amazing as teachers are in their gifts, when they are allowed to save a stitch in time, as with "Queen Vernita's Visitors," the end result is that the students inevitably go to the head of the class. Thanks Molly for an eye-opening review!
Rockie Coppolella
Chasing Diana (Article) - 12/28/2008 5:50:22 PM
Molly~!
Nobody does it better . . . !!
The grace of God be with you!
Lance
Chasing Diana (Article) - 12/28/2008 7:14:08 AM
OUtstanding review!!
Love Tinka
Chasing Diana (Article) - 12/28/2008 3:39:51 AM
Splendid review. Good luck.
Chasing Diana (Article) - 12/27/2008 6:07:47 PM
well written review-sounds like a good read!
Chasing Diana (Article) - 12/27/2008 11:45:04 AM
Sounds intriguing,one to gurl up with...
Excellent review Molly!
Happy New year
with Love,
Eileen
Skippyjon Jones and the Big Bones (Article) - 12/26/2008 11:10:06 AM
What a creative world Judy Schachter has created for children. All the way from Darwin and his big bones (that's real clever to "poofy tailed Skippy riding an avalanche of bones." All the characters are adorable. Ms. Schachter introduces Spanish and "grown up words" into her vocabulary in such a manner the chldren won't even realize they're learning. :-) As a music teacher, I loved to do that with my songs.
Patricia A. Guthrie
Author, romantic suspense
Waterlilies Over My Grave 2008
www.patriciaanneguthrie.com
Skippyjon Jones and the Big Bones (Article) - 12/26/2008 9:49:08 AM
great review..thanks for sharing!!
Belated MERRY CHRISTMAS to you girlfriend!!
Love Tinka
Skippyjon Jones and the Big Bones (Article) - 12/26/2008 6:56:52 AM
a wonderful review--i know my granddaughter woould love it!
The Rasner Effect (Article) - 12/24/2008 6:52:19 PM
Your review piques my interest in the Rasner Effect, M.J. If I can ever finish my research and get through my phd studies, and get my own books wrapped up-- I seriously want to read it. Sometimes, I think the Good Lord should have given us 48 hours in every day--but I would be really tired by the end of Monday. Thanks for the interesting write.
Linda
The Rasner Effect (Article) - 12/24/2008 4:47:19 PM
We just never tire of our dear friend Molly! She shows a depth of expression not found very often - and she seems to just know how to get the most from every written word.
If you like the techno-man-meets-machine micro-chip in the head stories, look at my short story "Metamorphosis".
This was an enjoyable review, MJ. Sounds like it would make a good movie. Thanks!
Rockie Coppolella
Inventing Ott ...............book review (Article) - 11/29/2008 2:04:06 PM
I feel that spirit in me too. As a person with the inventive gene within me, I have had to devise things all my life, some for myself, and some for others sake, but all in the effort to make life more bearable and productive in the process. Thanks for recommending this book Molly. I will put this in my library till I can hopefully afford to purchase it one day.
Rockie Coppolella
Inventing Ott ...............book review (Article) - 11/24/2008 2:35:13 AM
Ordinary people do extraordinary things. Great review.
Thanksgiving (Poetry) - 11/28/2009 5:16:09 AM
this is so wonderful
I am warmed in my heart too
the presense of poetry you offer your students
the foundation of literary creation for your 1st graders
they will always have fond memories of you & your class
My fondest memories where my teacher whom embraced my expressions
Peace, Love & Inspirations Always
Vickie
Thanksgiving (Poetry) - 11/20/2009 11:21:22 AM
A day of celebration for sure!!
Love Tinka
Thanksgiving (Poetry) - 11/16/2009 2:55:42 AM
This is very nice.take care
Thanksgiving (Poetry) - 11/16/2009 12:08:57 AM
Thanksgiving is all of this and much more as families now give thanks that their loved ones across the sea have lived another year. Thank you for sharing Molly.
May the Lord Jesus bless you, and those whom you love, and who love you, and be with you always, and at your side constantly. With much love in my heart, joy to the world, peace on earth, & ((((((((((MANY WONDERFUL SISTERLY HUGGGGSSSS)))))))))), your den sister, Barbie.
Thanksgiving (Poetry) - 11/15/2009 7:33:24 PM
You make me wish it were now,I love thanksgiving,and you wrote all the good things about it! Well done class and teacher!
Happy Thanksgiving day to all,
Eileen
Coffeyville -Bartlesville (Poetry) - 11/14/2009 4:26:22 PM
How awful for them. I once lived in Muskogee, where not a single person smoked pot, and we used to go South in an old Nash, to a damn us kids called the "Damn Ten Killer" - now I don't remember the real name - but it was in Kansas that I became familiar with floods.
Thanksgiving (Poetry) - 11/14/2009 7:00:08 AM
is it not so of many cherished principles in this era -- our society has shifted its core values -- the impression now seemingly more important than the central worth of the ideal -- why? --the question lingers -- peace and love my friend -- Jon Michael
Thanksgiving (Poetry) - 11/13/2009 8:38:22 PM
wonderful!
Thanksgiving (Poetry) - 11/13/2009 1:43:14 PM
A day of celebration indeed!
Thanksgiving (Poetry) - 11/13/2009 12:53:54 PM
Most apt and timely and well-done. I remember teaching the diamante to my grade eight English classes. Thank you for sharing. Love and best wishes,
Regis
Thanksgiving (Poetry) - 11/13/2009 10:31:43 AM
...And working. I will be helping out that day at a local restaurant. Rolling silverware. :) Well done, M.J.!
(((HUGS))) and much love, your friend in Tx., Karen Lynn. :D
Thanksgiving (Poetry) - 11/13/2009 8:51:38 AM
keep up the good work. m j ...
Thanksgiving (Poetry) - 11/13/2009 6:47:47 AM
You teach new forms not only to your fortunate students, but to your readers, as well, MJ. Well done! Happy Thanksgiving to your class and you. =]
(((HUGS))) and love, Karla.
All that food ... there goes the diet! LOL
BOO acrostic First Grade (Poetry) - 10/24/2009 6:04:53 AM
I love the minds of kids..so adorable!
HALLOWEEN acrostic G 1 (Poetry) - 10/24/2009 12:10:12 AM
Gestating a bunch of new poets, aren't we?
Georg
BOO acrostic First Grade (Poetry) - 10/23/2009 6:24:33 PM
very nice!!
BOO acrostic First Grade (Poetry) - 10/23/2009 5:56:58 PM
Well done! Keep up the good work. Love and best wishes,
Regis
HALLOWEEN acrostic G 1 (Poetry) - 10/23/2009 4:48:50 PM
kudos to these acrostics ,,,
BOO acrostic First Grade (Poetry) - 10/23/2009 4:47:53 PM
well written acrostics ... good job guys!
BOO acrostic First Grade (Poetry) - 10/23/2009 12:24:43 PM
cUTE
BOO acrostic First Grade (Poetry) - 10/23/2009 12:14:42 PM
This is really cute. It brings back memories when I was teaching school.
HALLOWEEN acrostic G 1 (Poetry) - 10/23/2009 10:20:26 AM
As always your students are very creative with
the Halloween scares;-) Thanks for sharing them!
HALLOWEEN acrostic G 1 (Poetry) - 10/23/2009 10:08:45 AM
Wonderful creations. I love acrostics and I have some posted here at AD about Halloween. Please pass on my congratulations to your students, Molly. Love and best wishes,
Regis
HALLOWEEN acrostic G 1 (Poetry) - 10/23/2009 9:57:42 AM
Wonderful!
Sage
HALLOWEEN acrostic G 1 (Poetry) - 10/23/2009 9:55:30 AM
very cool stuff!
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