Vintage Eats of Kayleen Reusser
Capturing Delicious Recipes From the Past
One of my three books on the Greek gods is on the major god, Hades (the other two are Hephaestus and Hermes). When talking about Hades, things get a little confusing. Hades is one of the major Greek gods. The name also refers to Hades’ kingdom. Yes, Hades rules over Hades, that despicably evil... Continue Reading →
My mother and I have enjoyed reading dozens of books by famed romance novelist Debbie Macomber for many years. I found my first book by Debbie in a library in Port St. Lucie, Florida, in 1990. It had the word “Angel” in the title—that’s all I remember about the title, but I was hooked. I’ve... Continue Reading →
Recipe and Craft Guide to Indonesia Selamat datang! Welcome to the land of Indonesia! After my daughter, Amanda, moved to Indonesia to teach in 2008, she began bringing home beautiful crafts from this country in Southeast Asia. She also cooked delicious recipes of food dishes that are eaten in Indonesia. When my children’s book editor... Continue Reading →
A few years ago I interviewed Beverly Lewis by phone for a newspaper article about her upcoming appearance at a local store for a book signing. She was very kind and articulate. A note from her regarding the resulting article is posted at the bottom. When, in the early 1900s, the grandmother of New York... Continue Reading →
As a young child, Selena Gomez wanted to be an actress. But she lived in a small Texas town. Her parents were divorced. Money was tight. Selena didn't let those obstacles stop her. On her seventh birthday, she auditioned for and received a part on Barney & Friends. A few years later, Selena won... Continue Reading →
The school where I work has been keeping me busy in the library. Tons of Newbery award winning books are being checked out and read. That’s great! Those are some of the best books available to kids. But when you don't need to read a book for school, maybe you’ll want to check out one... Continue Reading →
On June 3, 2010, I spoke to a group of homeschoolers at the Allen County Public Library in downtown Fort Wayne, Indiana. This lovely facility has been a favorite of mine since it opened in 2007. It is spacious, aesthetically appealing with a great hall that reminds one of the dining hall in Harry Potter... Continue Reading →
I’ll be speaking tomorrow at the Allen County Public Library (downtown Fort Wayne) to middle schoolers on the subject of creating dreams. The 45-minute talk begins at 1pm. This is a passionate subject for me – I believe every person on earth needs to dream and keep dreaming all of their lives. It is... Continue Reading →
Here is a photo of my books. The girls are on the back row, while the guys (Greek gods) are on the front. At some future point I may move them around and shoot another picture, just to give the girls prominence. Taylor Swift was my first book and it continues to sell well. She... Continue Reading →
Ever heard of the Greek gods? Maybe you have but don't know what they’re about. Hollywood has stirred up interest with their movie “Percy Jackson and the Olympians”. This movie is based on a book by author Rick Riordan called The Lightning Thief. I’m nearly done reading this book and really love it. It reminds... Continue Reading →
Vintage Eats of Kayleen Reusser 