Queste by Angie Sage My rating: 3 of 5 stars Queste is the fourth book in the Septimus Heap series by Angie Sage. The lighthearted fantasy series began in 2005 with Magyk, which I loved. The characters in the story immediately came to life for me, and the humor Sage threaded into their adventures oftenContinue reading “Review: Queste”
Author Archives: Carie Juettner
Upcoming Poetry Readings at AIPF
If you are in the Austin vicinity this weekend, you should come take part in the Austin International Poetry Festival! The festival takes place this Thursday through Sunday (April 3-6). Along with workshops and events for the registered poets (like myself) there will also be a whole slew of poetry readings held all over theContinue reading “Upcoming Poetry Readings at AIPF”
Two Years Later: Why I Left Teaching, Why I’m Still Gone, and Why It Sometimes Hurts to Talk About It
Two years ago today, I let the world know that I was quitting my job as a teacher. The idea first entered my mind as a serious possibility in October of my last school year, and I talked it over with my husband. At Thanksgiving, I let my family know that I was probably leaving.Continue reading “Two Years Later: Why I Left Teaching, Why I’m Still Gone, and Why It Sometimes Hurts to Talk About It”
