# Maryanne Johnson

> Author, Poet, Blogger, Authorpreneur, Freelance Writer, Crafter, Creative


## Posts

- [GRIM REAPER T's THAT ARE ABSOLUTELY THE BEE'S KNEES](https://maryannesbookshelf.com/grim-reaper-ts-that-are-absolutely-the-bees-knees/): 🖤💀 GRIM REAPER & UNICORN SHIRT – DARK FANTASY MEETS MAGIC 💀🦄 Where dark fantasy collides with mythical magic, this Grim Reaper & Unicorn shirt is made for those who live between light and shadow. Featuring the iconic Grim Reaper alongside a mystical unicorn, this design flips the script—death meets fantasy, edge meets enchantment. Perfect for lovers of goth aesthetics, fantasy fashion, and alternative streetwear, this shirt is a conversation starter that refuses to blend in. Why You’ll Love It: Unique Grim Reaper and unicorn artwork Bold dark fantasy aesthetic Perfect balance of cute, creepy, and rebellious Soft, comfortable fabric…Continue readingDIY Halloween Crafts On A Budget: Part 6
- [SKULL TEES - SURE TO PLEASE](https://maryannesbookshelf.com/skull-tees-sure-to-please/):   🖤🌹 ARTSY SKULL SHIRTS – FEATURING SHAKESPEARE SOUL, FIRE & ZEN ENERGY 🌹🖤 Where art meets philosophy, these artsy skull shirts tell a deeper story. Inspired by Shakespearean wisdom, the cycle of life and death, and the balance between fire and Zen, these designs blend striking skull illustrations with butterflies, roses, flowing art elements, and subtle flames— for wearable works of art. The skull symbolizes mortality and truth, butterflies represent transformation, roses reflect beauty and pain, fire ignites passion, and Zen elements ground the soul. Layer in a timeless Shakespearean quote and these shirts speak to thinkers, artists, poets,…Continue readingDIY Halloween Crafts On A Budget: Part 6
- [Valentine's Day T-Shirts Unimagined (For Those Who Detest Love)](https://maryannesbookshelf.com/valentines-day-t-shirts-unimagined-for-those-who-detest-love/):   🖤💔 ANTI-VALENTINE’S DAY T-SHIRTS – LOVE, BUT MAKE IT DARK 💔🖤 Roses are dead. Cupid missed.These Anti-Valentine’s Day t-shirts are for the broken-hearted, happily single, sarcastically in love, and emotionally unbothered. Featuring dark humor, alternative romance, and unexpected heart designs, this collection flips traditional Valentine’s vibes into something bold, honest, and unforgettable. From undead affection to stitched-up hearts and anatomical love symbols, each design tells a story of love that survived chaos—or didn’t. 💀✋❤️ SKULL HAND HOLDING HEART ORGAN – LOVE OR DIE TRYING This powerful image captures love as risk, sacrifice, and truth. A bold statement piece for…Continue readingDIY Halloween Crafts On A Budget: Part 6
- [T-Shirts for Foodies](https://maryannesbookshelf.com/t-shirts-for-foodies/):   🍔🔥 FUNNY FOODIE T-SHIRTS – EAT LOUD. LAUGH HARD. WEAR YOUR HUNGER 🔥🍕 For the snack-obsessed, comfort-food loyal, and humor-driven foodie—this funny foodie t-shirt collection serves bold graphics, clever wordplay, and crave-worthy attitude. Each design blends food humor, pop culture, and cartoon-style art that makes people stop scrolling and hit “add to cart.” Perfect for foodies, chefs, pizza addicts, coffee lovers, late-night snackers, and anyone who takes their cravings seriously (but not themselves). 🍕🥊 “DON’T MESS WITH MY RONI” SHIRT – PIZZA PROTECTOR MODE This fighting pizza slice delivers big attitude with extra pepperoni energy. A must-have for pizza…Continue readingDIY Halloween Crafts On A Budget: Part 6
- [BAD GAL Stickers You Can't Resist](https://maryannesbookshelf.com/bad-gal-stickers-you-cant-resist/): BAD GIRL Stickers You Can’t Resist… Be sure to Click on the one you like below to check it out or purchase.  Make a Statement!  Add it to your Zine, Notebook, Skateboard, Diary or Bedroom Sticker Wall!  Express Yourself Bad Girls!!! Don’t Be Silenced!!! For the Feminist In You!!! Enjoy! Bad Girls aren’t afraid to take the Dare when playing a Game of Truth or Dare.  We will Lick the Zombie Ice Cream.  Life is Short!  Live your life to the fullest! “Well-behaved women seldom make history.” ~Laurel Thatcher Ulrich Bad Girls Beat Cancer and even when we don’t, we…Continue readingDIY Halloween Crafts On A Budget: Part 6
- [Cat Lover Stickers](https://maryannesbookshelf.com/cat-lover-stickers/): If you are a Cat Lover, you have come to the right place!!! Celebrate your Cat Love with a Sticker to Commemorate Cats!  I have to give a special shout out to one of my favorite places: National Cat Protection Society or Nat Cat for short in San Diego, CA.  A special place for cats my daughter and I used to frequent: https://www.natcat.org/ Feel Free To Check Out or Purchase the Stickers below by Clicking on the Image.       If you are interested in entering my Sticker Giveaway Contest, send me an email of interest and the sticker you…Continue readingDIY Halloween Crafts On A Budget: Part 6
- [Gear Up For Christmas With These Holiday Stickers](https://maryannesbookshelf.com/gear-up-for-christmas-with-these-holiday-stickers/): Whether you are planning on stocking stuffers or a special gift for a special friend, or want to embellish a Christmas Card or Envelope or even a Holiday Journal, don’t miss out on my Christmas Stickers.  Great for Decor, Crafts and Gift Contests & Giveaways!!! Simply click on the stickers you like to take a closer look or purchase.       If you are interested in entering my Sticker Giveaway Contest, send me an email of interest and the sticker you like: maryannesbookshelf@yahoo.com  Be sure to add “Sticker Contest” to the Subject Line.  Wishing you and yours a Very…Continue readingDIY Halloween Crafts On A Budget: Part 6
- [DIY Halloween Crafts On A Budget: Part 8](https://maryannesbookshelf.com/diy-halloween-crafts-on-a-budget-part-8/): What would Halloween be without Halloween Movies & Horror Flicks?  That is why I had to create a Halloween Movie Billboard Sign Dedicated to All My Favorite Halloween Features, to include Movies and TV Shows.  I purchased the wooden board from Lowes and Used Orange and White Paint to create a Boarder & Background.  I purchased all my stickers from Red Bubble with an order Total of $21.17.  I will showcase my order list below complete with Artist, Sticker and Cost, so you too can Support Artists on Red Bubble.  I listed movies by category or genre.  This way if…Continue readingDIY Halloween Crafts On A Budget: Part 6
- [DIY Halloween Crafts On A Budget: Part 7](https://maryannesbookshelf.com/diy-halloween-crafts-on-a-budget-part-7/): More Budget Worthy Crafts for DIY Halloween Decor!!! Signs, Signs and More Signs.  Cardboard, Poster Board – use whatever you’d like.  Here are some I created below to include: Candy Corn Detox Clinic, Zombie Soup Kitchen and All Body Parts Sold As Is!!! No Refunds!!! I used marker, puff paint and glitter after perusing Pinterest for ideas and inspiration! I used cardboard and a wrapping paper roll to create the below sign which I added to the Halloween Tree.
- [DIY Halloween Crafts On A Budget: Part 6](https://maryannesbookshelf.com/diy-halloween-crafts-on-a-budget-part-6/):   Wreaths!  What is any holiday or Season without them?  No need to buy one when you can make one on a budget.  I added accents from Dollar Tree, to include: Mini Skeletons, Sparkly Spiders, Pumpkin Tinsel Garland, Skeleton Hands and Ribbon made into Bows.  I used old worn out black jeans that I couldn’t wear anymore as the wreath foliage, torn into strips and linked to an old wire hanger.  Wire Hangers are great for Wreaths as you can easily bend and shape them, and use the hook as the hook to hang your Wreath. This is an old…Continue readingDIY Halloween Crafts On A Budget: Part 6
- [DIY Halloween Crafts On A Budget: Part 5](https://maryannesbookshelf.com/diy-halloween-crafts-on-a-budget-part-5/): As promised here is the Halloween Romance Dinner Table Theme Premier, in which I created the upcycled Snoop Dogg Vampire Wine Bottle especially for.  As I stated before I am cheap, a budget diva, I love getting things on Sale or for Free. The red floral pattern table cloth is from Home Goods. The napkins are Martha Stewart brand in which I picked up at a Goodwill.  I even found my crystal serving platter at the back of the table at a Thrift Store.  The floral arrangement on the left of fake flowers I more than likely picked up at…Continue readingDIY Halloween Crafts On A Budget: Part 6
- [DIY Halloween Crafts On A Budget: Part 4](https://maryannesbookshelf.com/diy-halloween-crafts-on-a-budget-part-4/): Okay, admittedly this is a bit of a weird one, but not unheard of as Snoop Dogg is a Household Name.   19 Crimes Snoop Dogg Wines are one of my favorite and just in case you haven’t seen the movie Bones or even Day Shift – both featuring Snoop Dogg, this concept isn’t too far gone. Bust out some newspaper, tissue paper, paint, beads, fabric and floral accents to make this craft.  It’s decoupage, so mix water and glue in a bowl and use a paint brush to glue down your layers.  I did start with the fangs and drip…Continue readingDIY Halloween Crafts On A Budget: Part 6
- [DIY Halloween Crafts On A Budget: Part 3](https://maryannesbookshelf.com/diy-halloween-crafts-on-a-budget-part-3/): Boo… If you can’t buy it – build it… or in this case make it!  Black Felt and Soft White Fabric / Blanket, Needle & Thread and Cotton Filling and Red Ribbon is all you need to create these Creepy Cute Ghostly Pillows. Bonus: Skeleton Blanket is from Dollar Tree as well as the Spider Web Pillow Cases.  I created pillow cases from the Spider Web Blanket and an accent pillow.   
- [DIY Halloween Crafts On A Budget: Part 2](https://maryannesbookshelf.com/diy-halloween-crafts-on-a-budget-part-2/): On occasion I like to make Halloween exploding boxes for my Daughter who put me on to the whole concept when she was younger and we used to craft together.  The whole concept she introduced me to was Kawaii Exploding Boxes, so I always try to keep it Cute.  I’m not a precise hard core artist admittedly.  I craft to have fun, relax and find enjoyment.  So I advise if you want a precision box, by all means utilize a ruler.  I never do.  My whole objective is to make sure it all fits together and that the cover will…Continue readingDIY Halloween Crafts On A Budget: Part 6
- [“The Crafter’s Essential Tool Box”](https://maryannesbookshelf.com/the-crafters-essential-tool-box/): As promised from “DIY Halloween Crafts On A Budget: Part 1”, I now present you with “The Crafter’s Essential Tool Box” in which I will list all the supplies you may want to collect for your ultimate craft supply go to kit.  Please know you can get a lot of this for cheap from Walmart, Dollar Tree, Amazon Prime and even Hobby Lobby & Michaels when they have sales: Paint Paint Brushes Glue, Glue Gun & Glue  Sticks Modge-Podge (Or make your own as it’s a combo of water and glue) Glitter glue and Puff Paint Pencils and Pens, Colored…Continue readingDIY Halloween Crafts On A Budget: Part 6
- [DIY Halloween Crafts On A Budget: Part 1](https://maryannesbookshelf.com/diy-halloween-crafts-on-a-budget-part-1/): With everything going on in the economy from Furloughs to Lay Offs and even Food Loss Benefits, it’s important to find some form of Joy in Life.  For me that is Halloween, my favorite Holiday! The sights, the horror, the humor, the CANDY and dressing up!!!! I wish I had the budget to buy all the Halloween Decor available in the Stores that fit my Aesthetic which is generally CREEPY CUTE, but as a government employee myself, I don’t have the full luxury, so as I have always been a crafter and a creative, (and cheap) I put my skills…Continue readingDIY Halloween Crafts On A Budget: Part 6
- ["Word Masturbation" Poem Feature: The Inferno](https://maryannesbookshelf.com/word-masturbation-poem-feature-the-inferno/): “Word Masturbation” is a Poetry Book written by author M.D. Johnson available on Pay Hip in PDF.
- ["Word Masturbation" Poem Feature: What Matters Most](https://maryannesbookshelf.com/word-masturbation-poem-feature-what-matters-most/): “Word Masturbation” is a Poetry Book written by author M.D. Johnson available on Pay Hip in PDF.
- ["Word Masturbation" Poem Feature: Word to the Wise](https://maryannesbookshelf.com/word-masturbation-poem-feature/): “Word Masturbation” is a Poetry Book written by author M.D. Johnson available on Pay Hip  in PDF.
- ["Word Masturbation" Poem Feature: Sublime](https://maryannesbookshelf.com/word-masturbation-poem-feature-sublime/): “Word Masturbation” is a Poetry Book written by author M.D. Johnson available on Pay Hip in PDF.
- ["Word Masturbation" Poem Feature: Wide Open](https://maryannesbookshelf.com/word-masturbation-poem-feature-wide-open/): “Word Masturbation” is a Poetry Book written by author M.D. Johnson available on Pay Hip in PDF.
- ["Word Masturbation" Poem Feature: Forget](https://maryannesbookshelf.com/word-masturbation-poem-feature-forget/): “Word Masturbation” is a Poetry Book written by author M.D. Johnson available on Pay Hip in PDF.
- [Featured Author: Spencer Coffman](https://maryannesbookshelf.com/featured-author-spencer-coffman/):   Spencer Coffman is a Psychology graduate from Minnesota State University Moorhead and a certified expert on body language according to Paul Ekman’s SETT and METT courses. He has been studying body language since 2010. He has published research articles, books, blog posts, as well as created podcasts and YouTube videos to help others learn the language that everybody speaks, but no one understands. Body language.   His books include: A Guide to Deception Deception Tips Deception Tips Revised and Expanded   Available at: https://spencercoffman.com/books/ https://spencercoffman.com/a-guide-to-deception/ https://spencercoffman.com/deception-tips/ https://spencercoffman.com/deception-tips-revised-and-expanded/ https://spencercoffman.com/Deception-Tips-Blog/   What sets your books apart from all others? A Guide…Continue readingDIY Halloween Crafts On A Budget: Part 6
- [INFOGRAPHIC SHOWCASE](https://maryannesbookshelf.com/infographic-showcase/)
- [EDITING SAMPLE](https://maryannesbookshelf.com/editing-sample/)
- [Book Review: Nassir's White Coat](https://maryannesbookshelf.com/book-review-nassirs-white-coat/): Nassir’s White Coat by Artigua Kilpatrick, Illustrated by Rebecca Fischer, is a wonderfully written and beautifully illustrated book with a powerfully potent and impacting message in this era, especially.  A book of 42 pages, it is published by BHC Press and available for purchase at the following links, in hardcover and e-book: https://www.bhcpress.com/Books_Kilpatrick_Nassirs_White_Coat.html https://www.amazon.com/Nassirs-White-Coat-Artigua-Kilpatrick-ebook/dp/B08MBHWF4P It will teach your child about self-awareness and how to deal with differences.  And I loved how it hinged on the fact that the children were blind and unaffected by Nassir’s white coat, and that it was the elder’s who made a big fuss.  Children are…Continue readingDIY Halloween Crafts On A Budget: Part 6
- [Book Review: Ivory’s Story by Eugen Bacon](https://maryannesbookshelf.com/ivorys-story-by-eugen-bacon/): Ivory’s Story by Eugen Bacon is a truly genuine story.  The author is a computer scientist and creative writer and an African Australian.  I found the energy from this book fascinating.   It was a book that kept me constantly enthralled as the story was always evolving and changing.  There were a multiplicity of stories within stories, but all woven together with a central theme, quite beautifully.  The figurative language used throughout this book was rich and pleasing. It gives you a glimpse and clear visualization of life and culture in Australia as well.  Her writing will definitely infuse the imagination.…Continue readingDIY Halloween Crafts On A Budget: Part 6
- [No Culinary Skills Whatsoever? Become An Expert Chef With These “No Brainer Recipes” (Just In Time For Halloween)](https://maryannesbookshelf.com/stop-f-up-in-the-kitchen-with-these-no-brainer-recipes-just-in-time-for-halloween/): https://payhip.com/b/rXwi   We weren’t all born to cook, it’s not an anomaly, and it’s okay.  That’s why I created this special cookbook with myself and others like me in mind, who are complete zombies when it comes to the kitchen (searching for brains).  The catch 22 to this book is that it’s “no brainer” recipes that involve only 2 ingredients.  (How can you mess that up right? My point exactly…) Maybe you were thinking “brain food” or of Silence of the Lambs Hannibal Lecter inside secret recipes when you saw the cover, but never mind all that.  This book showcases…Continue readingDIY Halloween Crafts On A Budget: Part 6
- [Be A Little Naughty This Christmas, Santa Won't Mind...](https://maryannesbookshelf.com/be-a-little-naughty-this-christmas-santa-wont-mind/): Christmas Comics (PG-13): Christmas Follies The Christmas T-Shirt Special Simply click on the book icon to preview.  Books are available in paperback and e-book. This book is for mature audiences only as it has sexually suggestive illustrations and mild nudity.  
- [Halloween Cook Book Series Premier](https://maryannesbookshelf.com/halloween-cook-book-series-premier-2/): Check Out the New Halloween Cook Book Series by clicking on the following Titles, available on Pay Hip in PDF.  Celebrate Halloween with festively delightful spooky and delicious themes to suit anyone’s taste! Mr. Hoot’s Mystery Foods Cook Book Mr. Mummies Wrapped Up Yummies Mr. Monster’s Midnight Munchies Cook Book The Headless Horseman’s Hauntingly Delicious Delicacies: For a Bite That Will Blow Your Head Off The Grim Reaper’s Last Minute Meals Frankie Stein’s Franks & Weenies Dish Delights Lou Saffir’s Devilishly Delicious Eats Gabe the Ghost’s Spookingly Ghoulish Goodies Cook Book Christopher Corpse’s Culinary Cook Book Black Kitty’s Culinary Cat-Nippies…Continue readingDIY Halloween Crafts On A Budget: Part 6
- [8 HALLOWEEN FAVORITES YOUR CHILD NEEDS ON THEIR BOOKSHELF](https://maryannesbookshelf.com/8-halloween-favorites-your-child-needs-on-their-bookshelf/): Preview six Great, Poetic, Colorful & Comical Halloween Books for kids of all ages 5 to 100 years old available on Amazon: The Hauntingly Horrific 12 Days of Halloween The Frightfully Good Night Before Halloween Halloween Happy Spooky Spook’s Big Scare What To Be For Halloween Trick or Treat Halloween & Creepy Things Trickin’ For Treats  
- [Mandalas](https://maryannesbookshelf.com/mandalas/): Mandala Adult Coloring Books for added decor, mediation and stress relief: (Available in the Store Link for Free or Click on Icon To Download PDF) Mandalas Mandala Effects Save the Drama for Yo’ Mama: Make Shift Mandalas Graphic Quest: Adult Coloring Book    
- [Relica Enchanted Volume 3 Chapters](https://maryannesbookshelf.com/relica-enchanted-volume-3-chapters/):         
- [Relica Enchanted Volume 2 Chapters](https://maryannesbookshelf.com/relica-enchanted-volume-2-chapters/):  
- [Relica Enchanted Volume 1 Chapters](https://maryannesbookshelf.com/relica-enchanted-volume-1-chapters/)
- [Book Review of "Spare the Kids" by Stacey Patton](https://maryannesbookshelf.com/book-review-of-spare-the-kids-by-stacey-patton/): Click on above images to go to Stacey Patton Twitter Feed and Spare The Kids Website. (WARNING: Graphic Images) I was fortunate and it was an honor to be selected to review the book Spare the Kids: Why Whupping Children Won’t Save Black America by Dr. Stacey Patton. This book intrigued me, as I am a fan of African American progression, and do not spank my child for the simple fact it is against the law, as from my personal perspective it should be. It is common sense that assault on anyone is still assault, -even in the name of…Continue readingDIY Halloween Crafts On A Budget: Part 6
- [Book Review of “Maggie Dewdrop: The Feather of Flight” by Black Rose Writing Author G. Wayne Mello](https://maryannesbookshelf.com/book-review-of-maggie-dewdrop-the-feather-of-flight-by-black-rose-writing-author-g-wayne-mello-2/): “Maggie Dewdrop: The Feather of Flight” is an endearing story in that it reminds us of the importance of dreams and to look to the stars or to have faith more specifically and to utilize the resources and talents or gifts you have available to you in order to accomplish what you set out to accomplish, which is a good lesson for any young reader or child. What I love most about this book is that it is nostalgic, as the art is reminiscent of the 80’s, reminding me of The Secret of Nimh and Precious Moments Animals Coloring Books. …Continue readingDIY Halloween Crafts On A Budget: Part 6
- [HALLOWEEN COOK BOOK SERIES PREMIER: Jack O. Lantern’s Pumpkin Platter Cook Book](https://maryannesbookshelf.com/halloween-cook-book-series-premier-jack-o-lanterns-pumpkin-platter-cook-book/): Jack O. here, at your service, putting the pump back into pumpkin or should I say the kin back into pump? Either way, my Pumpkin Platter Cook Book will put Pumpkins back on the map for sure. There is no other vegetable more celebrated than us after all. We get a whole season to ourselves and grace your tables at Halloween and Thanksgiving. We add spice to your otherwise sullen and boring, flavorless lives. Our scent is irresistible and alluring. We’ve graced many a coffee at Starbucks, and our seeds come in an abundance of flavors at your local gas…Continue readingDIY Halloween Crafts On A Budget: Part 6
- [HALLOWEEN COOK BOOK SERIES PREMIER: Scarey Crow’s Straw Berry Scares Cook Book](https://maryannesbookshelf.com/halloween-cook-book-series-premier-scarey-crows-straw-berry-scares-cook-book/): Scarey Crow at your service to present to you: Scarey Crow’s Straw Berry Scares Cook Book, for all the berry lovers in all their diverse varieties. I must say it’s hard work protecting the berry patch from all those thieving crows, but I get the job done. So naturally for the fruit I protect, I thought it only befitting that I lend you all my favorite berry recipes in a cook book as such. Enjoy! https://payhip.com/b/wQ8l  
- [HALLOWEEN COOK BOOK SERIES PREMIER: Skinny Bone Jones’ Culinary Delights](https://maryannesbookshelf.com/halloween-cook-book-series-premier-skinny-bone-jones-culinary-delights/): Skinny Bone Jones here, presenting low calorie and low fat culinary delights that even your picky eating kids won’t fight (or so I hope). In a society that forces our hands into medical costs and insurance against our will, the surest sanctity for our health concerns is good health, in order to lower the costs and ensure a long, full existence, even if it is grim with bills and long working hours, and monsters of men. At least you won’t have a bone to pick with the food, when it comes to my Skinny Bone Jones’ Culinary Delights Cook Book.…Continue readingDIY Halloween Crafts On A Budget: Part 6
- [HALLOWEEN COOK BOOK SERIES PREMIER: Spencer Spider’s Succulent Salads Cook Book](https://maryannesbookshelf.com/halloween-cook-book-series-premier-spencer-spiders-succulent-salads-cook-book/): It took me a while, but I finally figured out a formula much better than even the concept of a spider web, called salad. Bugs flock to this like you wouldn’t believe, and since people are the consumers of salads, I thought it befitting, as a grand master plan, to create a salad cook book to not only wet your appetite, but to attract the bugs, that in turn will wet my appetite, since webs don’t always work like a magnet. This is Spencer Spider here presenting to you, without further ado, my recipes for Succulent Salads. After all, you…Continue readingDIY Halloween Crafts On A Budget: Part 6
- [HALLOWEEN COOK BOOK SERIES PREMIER: Chef Dracula’s Bloody Red Vampire Cook Book](https://maryannesbookshelf.com/halloween-cook-book-series-premier-chef-draculas-bloody-red-vampire-cook-book/): Admittedly, I am the connoisseur of blood, I’ve tasted it all, from O positive to Type A of every animal and homo-sapien array, but over the years, as infinite as they have been, sometimes you have a thirst, or taste rather, for something more, something different, something refreshingly new and diverse. I’ll admit I was a skeptic at first, I mean who isn’t after having a liquid diet of blood for centuries over? But once I saw foods the very color of my number one desire, how could I resist such sustenance? The very beauty of the color red, invites…Continue readingDIY Halloween Crafts On A Budget: Part 6
- [HALLOWEEN COOK BOOK SERIES PREMIER: Broom Hilda the Witches’ Wicked Kitchen Cauldron Cook Book](https://maryannesbookshelf.com/halloween-cook-book-series-premier-broom-hilda-the-witches-wicked-kitchen-cauldron-cook-book/): It’s time I defied the stereotypical fairytale mumbo jumbo stories of witches being evil, being green, having warts, eating children and so on and so on. I’ll tell you the number one secret spell to good cookin’ is slow cookin’, which can best be achieved with a crock pot, no need for a cauldron, maybe in the days of old, but to let the steam and heat slowly cook a meal in a big pot helps soften and simmer in the spices, and truth be told you can cook anything in a crock pot, from meat to cakes, not just…Continue readingDIY Halloween Crafts On A Budget: Part 6
- [HALLOWEEN COOK BOOK SERIES PREMIER:  Chef Wolfie’s Hair Raising Hot Plates](https://maryannesbookshelf.com/halloween-cook-book-series-premier-chef-wolfies-hair-raising-hot-plates/): Meat, meat, meat and more meat! Let’s face it, we can never get enough. From protein shakes to vegetarian burgers, why settle, when you can have the real thing? There is no substitute for meat! We are all made of meat. And if you are what you eat, you can’t deny the inner carnivore in you. I have nothing against Vegans, but this book is definitely not for you if you have any kind of disdain of meat, because this book gives you 100% MEAT recipes. I wouldn’t have it any other way, so without further ado, get ready to…Continue readingDIY Halloween Crafts On A Budget: Part 6
- [HALLOWEEN COOK BOOK SERIES PREMIER: Chef Wolfina’s Howling Halloween Holiday Delights](https://maryannesbookshelf.com/halloween-cook-book-series-premier-chef-wolfinas-howling-halloween-holiday-delights/): I had to do a follow up to my husband Chef Wolfie’s Hair Raising Hot Plates Cook Book, and present my meaty-licious appetizers. Not only cute and meaty, but perfect for a Halloween-get-together, take it from me, Chef Wolfina, you won’t find an appetizer meatier! https://payhip.com/b/xSzd  
- [HALLOWEEN COOK BOOK SERIES PREMIER: Ziegfried the Zombie’s Good Eats Guide](https://maryannesbookshelf.com/halloween-cook-book-series-premier-ziegfried-the-zombies-good-eats-guide/): First and foremost I have to say, you have a great and profound brain on your shoulders, for making the most intelligent choice of choosing Ziegfried the Zombie’s Good Eats Guide: Your One Stop Shop for “No Brainer” Recipes. This cook book was named so, for it’s brilliant 2 ingredient recipes, which will not utilize a lot of brain power to make, thankfully. Lord knows I need all the help I can get. It seems no matter how many brains I consume, I just never have enough brain power longevity to comprehend or maintain even a reasonable thought. That’s why…Continue readingDIY Halloween Crafts On A Budget: Part 6
- [HALLOWEEN COOK BOOK SERIES PREMIER: Billy Bob Bat’s Wonderful Wingz Cook Book](https://maryannesbookshelf.com/halloween-cook-book-series-premier-billy-bob-bats-wonderful-wingz-cook-book/): Billy Bob Bat’s Wonderful Wingz Cook Book, For Wonderful Wing Varieties that just Keep On Coming, are for those of you, who just can’t get enough Wings. Of course we could only lend recipes for chicken wings, because we need ours. Chickens on the other hand, very rarely, if at all, take flight. I’m not saying they are a useless bird, they do taste good after all, but, I will say, we could better put their wings to use in the kitchen, if they aren’t trying to fly, more so than our wings. A bat without wings, is like a…Continue readingDIY Halloween Crafts On A Budget: Part 6
- [HALLOWEEN COOK BOOK SERIES PREMIER: Black Kitty’s Culinary Cat-Nippies Cook Book](https://maryannesbookshelf.com/halloween-cook-book-series-premier-black-kittys-culinary-cat-nippies-cook-book/): Make no mistake, Black Kitty’s Culinary Cat Nippies Cook Book, is not just for cats. It’s for all lovers of seafood, in a small delicate appetizer form, to include, fish, crab, shrimp and the like. And be not afraid, black cats aren’t bad luck, contrary to superstitious beliefs. I actually learned quite a lot in the kitchen with my master Witch Broom Hilda, she is quite wicked in that kitchen, thus you should check out her cook book: Broom Hilda the Witches’ Wicked Kitchen Cauldron Cook Book, she is a culinary genius with a crock pot. https://payhip.com/b/vuWU    
- [HALLOWEEN COOK BOOK SERIES PREMIER:  Christopher Corpse’s Culinary Cook Book: Your One Stop Shop for Death Defying Cuisine](https://maryannesbookshelf.com/halloween-cook-book-series-premier-christopher-corpses-culinary-cook-book-your-one-stop-shop-for-death-defying-cuisine/):   https://payhip.com/b/xDY3  
- [HALLOWEEN COOK BOOK SERIES PREMIER: Lou Saffir’s Devilishly Delicious Eats](https://maryannesbookshelf.com/halloween-cook-book-series-premier-lou-saffirs-devilishly-delicious-eats/): Devilishly Delicious, need I say more? Do you even need anything more? If my name is on it, it’s presented here, from Lucifer, (though I prefer Lou nowadays), to Satan to Diablo, to Diavolo to Devil, I guarantee you will find it in my Devilishly Delicious Eats Cook Book. Enjoy the flames of hell, and other fiery good, mouth watering recipes, that will create a fire in your belly and give the notion of heart burn a whole new meaning, as I incite passion and a love within the soft reaches of your heart for my hell raising and most…Continue readingDIY Halloween Crafts On A Budget: Part 6
- [HALLOWEEN COOK BOOK SERIES PREMIER: Frankie Stein’s Franks N’ Weenies Dish Delights](https://maryannesbookshelf.com/halloween-cook-book-series-premier-frankie-steins-franks-n-weenies-dish-delights/): Let’s face it, it’s a dog eat dog world, metaphorically speaking. Who wants to settle for a boring old hot dog? Sure you can spice it up with some ketchup, mustard, maybe some pickle relish or sauerkraut, but why not take it up another notch? What would Chef Frankie Stein turn your typical hot dog into? Read on to discover the monstrosity of things you can do with a typical hot dog. Frankie will provide you with a list of ingredients necessary to create the ultimate Hot Dog Buffet Bar, to turn those horrific, dull, lackluster hot dog barbecues into…Continue readingDIY Halloween Crafts On A Budget: Part 6
- [HALLOWEEN COOK BOOK SERIES PREMIER: Gabe the Ghost’s Spookingly Ghoulish Goodies Cook Book](https://maryannesbookshelf.com/halloween-cook-book-series-premier-gabe-the-ghosts-spookingly-ghoulish-goodies-cook-book/): Do you find yourself haunted by desserts? Wrought with regret for not partaking in such sweet decadence, that once past the lips, you fear will hit your hips? Well don’t be. Take it from me, a body-less entity, your body needs sugar or glucose to survive. Why do you think you have these cravings? It’s time you give in, and indulge. I have just the medicine you need, with my cook book of Spookingly Ghoulish Goodies. For the health nuts, or those on a diet, I have a couple recipes for you as well. I will furnish you with a…Continue readingDIY Halloween Crafts On A Budget: Part 6
- [HALLOWEEN COOK BOOK SERIES PREMIER: The Grim Reaper's Last Minute Meals](https://maryannesbookshelf.com/halloween-cook-book-series-premier/): Time is forever tick-tock-ing, without a millisecond to spare, so by all means, check out the recipes I’ve prepared, to let you prepare, before your life-line is up, as there is no security between the cradle and the grave, and you can rest assured, your life will end in death, but before it’s all over, take a couple of minutes to prepare a meal, you and the family are sure to enjoy, with an abundance of flavorful appeal. Without further ado, I present to you, The Grim Reaper’s Last Minute Meals, because time waits for no one, and we both…Continue readingDIY Halloween Crafts On A Budget: Part 6
- [HALLOWEEN COOK BOOK SERIES PREMIER: The Headless Horseman’s Hauntingly Delicious Delicacies](https://maryannesbookshelf.com/halloween-cook-book-series-premier-the-headless-horsemans-hauntingly-delicious-delicacies/): The Headless Horseman’s Hauntingly Delicious Delicacies, is a cook book that will blow your head off with it’s unusual collaborations of ingredients or its recipes as a whole. We present to you recipes that are oddly delicious and easy to prepare. No worries, we won’t require you to hunt down crickets or buy unusual hard to find ingredients such as cats (such as in Chinese cooking), we make sure the ingredients are delicious and edible. But speaking of cats, you should definitely check out Black Kitty’s Culinary Cat Nippies Cook Book, produced by the Chef Witch, Broom Hilda’s cat. It…Continue readingDIY Halloween Crafts On A Budget: Part 6
- [HALLOWEEN COOK BOOK SERIES PREMIER: Mr. Monster’s Midnight Munchies Cook Book](https://maryannesbookshelf.com/halloween-cook-book-series-premier-mr-monsters-midnight-munchies-cook-book/): Mr. Monster’s Midnight Munchies Cook Book, For recipes to satisfy the hunger of that monster in the closet & under the bed, is an excellent choice, if you don’t want little Johnny or Joyce to wind up as monster bait. These recipes are monster approved and should remedy any fear as a parent you might have about protecting your beloved child from those scary monsters lingering in dark places. Simply leave out a plate full of these delicious monster snacks and your children will be out of harm’s way for good. Take it from me, Mr. Monster. I just want…Continue readingDIY Halloween Crafts On A Budget: Part 6
- [HALLOWEEN COOK BOOK SERIES PREMIER: Mr. Mummies Wrapped Up Yummies](https://maryannesbookshelf.com/halloween-cook-book-series-premier-mr-mummies-wrapped-up-yummies/): Mr. Mummies Wrapped Up Yummies, specializes in dishes that are wrapped in everything from bacon, to tortillas and so forth. If it’s not wrapped, it’s hardly worth eating according to Mr. Mummy who is wrapped tight himself. He believes foods wrapped are easier to eat, and make less of an oozing mess and stay more sanitary and preserve the temperature of the food. He says it’s aesthetically pleasing as well and you can just grab and go, if you are ever on the run without having to carry a plate or plastic ware or utensils. Wrapped Up Yummies are the…Continue readingDIY Halloween Crafts On A Budget: Part 6
- [HALLOWEEN COOK BOOK SERIES PREMIER: Mr. Hoots Mystery Foods Cook Book](https://maryannesbookshelf.com/halloween-cook-book-series-premier-mr-hoots-mystery-foods-cook-book/): Mr. Hoots Mystery Foods Cook Book, For dishes that lend the question: “What (the hell) is this?” is not for the faint of heart, but for those who truly enjoy a good genuine mystery. If you are a culinary connoisseur, who can with one spoonful decipher all the ingredients in a dish, this may actually become a mind boggling puzzle for you. But as owl’s are considered wise, why not take a chance, to boggle your mind and your taste buds with these mystery recipes? You just might get a Hoot out of it. Otherwise, perhaps you will get a…Continue readingDIY Halloween Crafts On A Budget: Part 6
- [Get Cookin' This Halloween With This Wonderfully Wicked Cook Book Series](https://maryannesbookshelf.com/get-cookin-this-halloween-with-this-wonderfully-wicked-cook-book-series/): https://payhip.com/maryannesbookshelf This Cook Book Series is available on PAY HIP in PDF by M.D. Johnson.   Billy Bob Bat’s Wonderful Wingz Cook Book Black Kitty’s Culinary Cat-Nippies Cook Book Christopher Corpse’s Culinary Cook Book Lou Saffir’s Devilishly Delicious Eats Chef Dracula’s Bloody Red Vampire Cook Book Frankie Stein’s Franks N’ Weenies Dish Delights Gabe the Ghost’s Spookingly Ghoulish Goodies Cook Book The Grim Reaper’s Last Minute Meals The Headless Horseman’s Hauntingly Delicious Delicacies Mr. Monster’s Midnight Munchies Cook Book Mr. Mummies Wrapped Up Yummies Mr. Hoot’s Mystery Foods Cook Book Jack O. Lantern’s Pumpkin Platter Cook Book Scarey Crow’s Straw Berry…Continue readingDIY Halloween Crafts On A Budget: Part 6
- [Book Blurb: Kid Book Previews ☺Political & Cultural ☺](https://maryannesbookshelf.com/book-blurb-kid-book-previews-%e2%98%bapolitical-cultural-%e2%98%ba/):  
- [Book Blurb: Kid Book Previews  ☼ Holidays ☼](https://maryannesbookshelf.com/book-blurb-kid-book-previews-%e2%98%bc-holidays-%e2%98%bc/):  
- [Book Blurb: Kid Book Previews from Maryanne's Bookshelf](https://maryannesbookshelf.com/book-blurb-kid-book-previews-from-maryannes-bookshelf/)
- [Book Blurb: Kid Book Previews ☻Halloween☻](https://maryannesbookshelf.com/book-blurb-kid-book-previews-%e2%98%bbhalloween%e2%98%bb/):  
- [Author Bio & C.V.](https://maryannesbookshelf.com/author-bio-c-v/):  was born in Charleston, South Carolina to mother and father Ann and Horace Brown Jr.  She has a brother, Horace Brown III, who is a music genius, a husband, Derrick Johnson, a web developer/designer and a beautiful and artistically talented daughter, CC.  She traveled extensively at an early age and lived in Germany, Guam, toured Paris, France; Venice, Italy; London, England; Switzerland; Singapore; Phuket, Thailand; Dubai & the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain; and Cairns, Australia. She considers San Antonio, Texas home, but currently resides in San Diego, California. An aspiring African-American author, poet and playwright, she received her Bachelor’s Degree…Continue readingDIY Halloween Crafts On A Budget: Part 6
- [About The Author: Maryanne Johnson](https://maryannesbookshelf.com/about-the-author-maryanne-johnson/):  80 books in 2016, predominantly children’s e-books.  It’d be easy to say I did it because I’m a mother and love to read my child bedtime stories, but my kid is 12 and surpassed the stage my books’ influence would have wowed her.  I hardly had the opportunity to read to her when she was young, working for Uncle Sam, sailing the open seas of terrorism, if you catch my drift.  I wrote these children’s books as a therapy, to nurture the child in her and myself when I lost her, but she came back to me, and I am…Continue readingDIY Halloween Crafts On A Budget: Part 6
- ["Serpentine Tongue" Poetic Verses That Pack Venom](https://maryannesbookshelf.com/serpentine-tongue-poetic-verses-that-pack-venom/): “Serpentine Tongue” is a poetry book by author Maryanne D. Brown Campbell available on Amazon, AuthorHouse and Barnes & Noble.
- ["Food for the Soul" Poetic Verses That Will Enthrall Your Soul](https://maryannesbookshelf.com/food-for-the-soul-poetic-verses-that-will-enthrall-your-soul/): “Food for the Soul” is a book of 600 pages by author Maryanne D. Brown Campbell available on AuthorHouse, Amazon and Barnes & Noble.  
- [Poetic Verses from Poetry Book "Word Masturbation"](https://maryannesbookshelf.com/poetic-verses-from-poetry-book-word-masturbation/): “Word Masturbation” is a poetry book by M.D. Johnson available on Amazon in E-book and Print. Featured poetic verses from this book are as follows:    
- [Poetic Verses from Poetry Book "Food for the Soul"](https://maryannesbookshelf.com/poetic-verses-from-poetry-book-food-for-the-soul/): “Food for the Soul” is a 600 page book by author Maryanne D. Brown Campbell available on Amazon, Barnes &Noble and AuthorHouse featuring the following poetry verses:  
- [Poetic Verses from Poetry Book "Serpentine Tongue"](https://maryannesbookshelf.com/poetic-verses-from-poetry-book-serpentine-tongue/): “Serpentine Tongue” by Maryanne D. Brown Campbell is available on AuthorHouse, Amazon and Barnes & Noble. Poetic Verses from the book are featured below:    
- [Relica Enchanted Quotes: Volume 3 ♦ Part 3](https://maryannesbookshelf.com/relica-enchanted-quotes-volume-3-%e2%99%a6-part-3/): The fiction fantasy series “Relica Enchanted” is available on Amazon in E-book and Print, by Maryanne Johnson.
- [Relica Enchanted Quotes: Volume 3 ♦ Part 2](https://maryannesbookshelf.com/relica-enchanted-quotes-volume-3-%e2%99%a6-part-2/):   The fiction fantasy series “Relica Enchanted” is available on Amazon in E-book and Print, by Maryanne Johnson.
- [Relica Enchanted Quotes: Volume 3 ♦ Part 1](https://maryannesbookshelf.com/relica-enchanted-quotes-volume-3-%e2%99%a6-part-1/): The fiction fantasy series “Relica Enchanted” is available on Amazon in E-book and Print, by Maryanne Johnson.
- [Relica Enchanted Quotes: Volume 2](https://maryannesbookshelf.com/relica-enchanted-quotes-volume-2/): The fiction fantasy series “Relica Enchanted” is available on Amazon in E-book and Print, by Maryanne Johnson.    
- [Relica Enchanted Quotes: Volume 1](https://maryannesbookshelf.com/relica-enchanted-quotes-volume-1/): The fiction fantasy series “Relica Enchanted” is available on Amazon in E-book and Print, by Maryanne Johnson.    
- [African-American Relationship Statistics](https://maryannesbookshelf.com/african-american-relationship-statistics/): Some revealing statistics about African-American relationships, families, lifestyles and so much more from “FOOD FOR THE SOUL” available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble and AuthorHouse.                
- [Notable "Food for The Soul" Quotes](https://maryannesbookshelf.com/notable-food-for-the-soul-quotes/): “Food for The Soul” is available on Amazon, AuthorHouse and Barnes & Noble.
- [Food Tour](https://maryannesbookshelf.com/food-tour/): Check out some of the delicious soul food dishes featured in the FOOD FOR THE SOUL cook book, to get your mouth watering.     Get your copy today at a discounted price.  Click on the icon below.
- [New Self-Help Book Premier: Get It Done Like A Boss Previews](https://maryannesbookshelf.com/new-self-help-book-premier-get-it-done-like-a-boss-previews/): COMING THIS MONTH: JULY 2020 Get It Done Like A Boss is a comprehensible and useful book of 100+ pages. A great guide for anyone who struggles with getting things done. Author Maryanne Johnson offers tips, advice, life stories and experience, motivational quotes and anecdotes that have helped her become a high-octane finisher that doesn’t stop. This book is graphic, easy to read, infused with humor, wit and wisdom.  What makes Maryanne Johnson an expert is her experience: being a military veteran, being an Author and Publisher of over 200+ books, having been an Administrative Assistant and Secretary for 5+…Continue readingDIY Halloween Crafts On A Budget: Part 6
- [Author Bites - Motivational Quotes & Advice From One Author to Another](https://maryannesbookshelf.com/author-bites-motivational-quotes-advice-from-one-author-to-another/): Author Bites presents motivational quotes and advice from one author to another…
- [PoeticMC Spoken Word Poetry Premier Links](https://maryannesbookshelf.com/poeticmc-spoken-word-poetry-premier-links/): PoeticMC Spoken Word Poetry Premier Links: https://youtu.be/Mrof6X6qdaA https://youtu.be/aUsFidy7Os8https://youtu.be/LJcaWp7jnpw https://youtu.be/rU62_a8stYQhttps://youtu.be/IfjIddBOzng https://youtu.be/6W76U9564mA https://youtu.be/xoy_w593C7s https://youtu.be/pU5OL4YAojg https://youtu.be/GryO2fGozY4 https://youtu.be/1gImGs6CnFE https://youtu.be/_AJZzN9gHQ0 https://youtu.be/gIV7If50Imo https://youtu.be/noV3jmNr9A8 https://youtu.be/jHYsYTF-tcs https://youtu.be/pgRF24lKuQE https://youtu.be/AeieZMz-CaE https://youtu.be/A9LBDYpbQtY https://youtu.be/agIMsPmrHfY
- [15 Haiku's](https://maryannesbookshelf.com/15-haikus/)
- [New Graphic Journal Premier](https://maryannesbookshelf.com/new-graphic-journal-premier/): Self Reflection Journal is a 300+ page graphic, quote and question journal designed to help you self-reflect. Too often we do not self-reflect, and even though we look at ourselves every day in the mirror, we are still strangers to ourselves on a deeper level. It’s time to self-reflect and take the time to get to know who we truly are, -introspectively…User Guide:Simply answer the questions, any question if not all, on the graphic pages, however you see fit. Reflect on the quote. Use whatever writing utensil you are comfortable with and prepare to get to know yourself a little…Continue readingDIY Halloween Crafts On A Budget: Part 6
- [12 Social Network Sites You Should Get On To Support Your Author Platform](https://maryannesbookshelf.com/12-social-network-sites-you-should-get-on-to-support-your-author-platform/): Follow my blog with Bloglovin Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Medium BlogLovin’ Riffle Tumblr Quora YouTube She Writes WordPress
- [Broomhilda’s New Broom](https://maryannesbookshelf.com/broomhildas-new-broom/): Broomhilda’s New Broom is a 48 page book just in time for Halloween!  It showcases a witch named Broomhilda and her Cat Elroy who discover they must acquire a new broom when their old broom’s magic dissipates. Vocabulary enhancing words showcased in this book include: Depressed     Gloomily            Utilized           Uber                Pricey Pondered       Doom                Woe               Computer        Elated Admiring        Splendid            UFO               Destination      Shipping Handling        Confirmation     Tax Multiple graphic artists works have been displayed throughout the book for artistic diversity.  This book may be best suited for 4 to 6 year old children. WHAT INSPIRED THIS BOOK? My love of Halloween and witches and…Continue readingDIY Halloween Crafts On A Budget: Part 6
- [10 Unusual Factors About the Author of Relica Enchanted](https://maryannesbookshelf.com/10-unusual-factors-about-the-author-of-relica-enchanted/):   Relica Enchanted is a novella series encompassing romance, erotica, action, adventure, fantasy and horror, still in the works.  Volumes 1, 2 & 3 are available on Amazon.  Volume 4 will premier this year, 2019, with Volume 5 soon to follow. Author Maryanne Johnson is also a poet, blogger, and playwright. She has written 7 books of poetry, 20 plus cook books, a non-fiction book entitled Food for the Soul, and over 60 children’s books.  The unusual factor here however, is that: This is her first attempt at fiction, and a novella series at that. She majored in English, having…Continue readingDIY Halloween Crafts On A Budget: Part 6
- [The Author on Her Novella Series Relica Enchanted](https://maryannesbookshelf.com/the-author-on-her-novella-series-relica-enchanted/):   Relica Enchanted is a novella series encompassing romance, erotica, action, adventure, fantasy and horror, still in the works.  Volumes 1, 2 & 3 are available on Amazon.  Volume 4 will premier this year, 2019, with Volume 5 soon to follow. Author Maryanne Johnson is also a poet, blogger, and playwright. She has written 3 books of poetry, 20 plus cook books, a non-fiction book entitled Food for the Soul, and over 60 children’s books. Relica Enchanted is for mature audiences only due to language, sex and violence. Website: https://maryannesbookshelf.com What sets your novella series apart from all others?  It’s…Continue readingDIY Halloween Crafts On A Budget: Part 6
- [10 Tips to Overcoming your Addiction by Masai, the Centaurion War Lord (and former addict) of the Relica Enchanted Novella Series](https://maryannesbookshelf.com/10-tips-to-overcoming-your-addiction-by-masai-the-centaurion-war-lord-and-former-addict-of-the-relica-enchanted-novella-series/):  1. Seek Help. If you need to check into a rehab, then that’s what you have to do, to get clean and sober. 2. Take it one day at a time. Addiction is a disease that doesn’t go away, it’s something you have to work at each and everyday by making conscious decisions not to backtrack. 3. Find an addiction greater than yourself that is beneficial for you and others, that you are passionate about. For me that was war, being a Centaur, it’s what I lived and breathed for, all I knew how to do, it was what ultimately…Continue readingDIY Halloween Crafts On A Budget: Part 6
- [10 Ways to Cope with Being Turned into A Werewolf or Vampire Against Your Will](https://maryannesbookshelf.com/10-ways-to-cope-with-being-turned-into-a-werewolf-or-vampire-against-your-will/): Look on the bright side. Don’t just focus on the cons, focus on the pros.  Sure, maybe silver bullets and garlic and daylight are your kryptonite, but on the other hand you finally have your dog’s full respect and obedience, and you can read people’s minds and be a master of seduction. Make the most of the experience. Fly like a (vampire) bat out of hell on the darkest night of the year; run through the wilderness in the dark of the night and lose your cares and fears, (because I guarantee you are now the scariest thing out there).…Continue readingDIY Halloween Crafts On A Budget: Part 6
- [The Lost Heart](https://maryannesbookshelf.com/the-lost-heart/): The Lost Heart The Lost Heart or in French, Le Coeur Perdu, is a children’s love story, and mystery, featuring a mouse named Rutherford Mousington III, who has lost his heart and goes in search of it, consulting a friend, the public, a doctor and a detective.  It takes place in beautiful Paris, France renowned as a place of romance and art, as the Eiffel Tower is showcased throughout the book.  It’s about 50 pages and features the following words to enhance your child’s vocabulary: productive, manufacturing, cranny, sustaining, tedious, avail, ecstatic, brilliant, baffled, consulted, dumbfounded, evaluate, stethoscope, Monsieur, confirm,…Continue readingDIY Halloween Crafts On A Budget: Part 6
- [21 Quotes from Tupac Shakur You Can Apply to the Writing Arena to Make Yourself A Better Writer](https://maryannesbookshelf.com/21-quotes-from-tupac-shakur-you-can-apply-to-the-writing-arena-to-make-yourself-a-better-writer/):   Whether you write rhymes or raps, poetry, blogs, articles, stories, or novels, the following quotes are profound and inspirational enough to help you become a seasoned writer simply by the message these quotes convey from one of my all-time favorite rap artists, Tupac Shakur.   “Don’t believe everything you hear. Real eyes, Realize, Real lies.” I had an English teacher in High School, who was a Rolling Stones’ fan, who told us on several occasions, as if to drill it into our heads, “To question everything you hear.”  Her concept goes hand in hand with Pac’s quote.  To be…Continue readingDIY Halloween Crafts On A Budget: Part 6
- [What are we without our beliefs?](https://maryannesbookshelf.com/what-are-we-without-our-beliefs/): I’d like to believe we are free and open minded enough to receive a different perspective or eye-view we previously didn’t understand or comprehend, but more often than not, because most of the human populace are sheep, it’s simply not the case. We rely on popular culture to tell us what we want, who we are, what we should look like, how we should act, and even what we should do, and we don’t question it, because asking the relevant questions is just too hard and will put us at a disadvantage in being the odd man out.  We all…Continue readingDIY Halloween Crafts On A Budget: Part 6
- [10 Tips to Being a Legendary Writer.](https://maryannesbookshelf.com/10-tips-to-being-a-legendary-writer/):   In defining my ten tips to being a legendary writer, I think it’s best to evaluate some legendary writers and what they bring to the table. Take William Shakespeare for example, who is timeless and legendary for: his way with words, the fact he was a wordsmith who created some words we even use today, and was one of the first writers to use modern prose, his subject matter encompassing love, revenge, death, suicide, adultery, murder, -all still relevant in our era, his colorful characters, his fusion of drama, comedy,  action and fantasy. Take Zora Neale Hurston as another…Continue readingDIY Halloween Crafts On A Budget: Part 6
- [10 Responsibilities Writers Should Take Note Of](https://maryannesbookshelf.com/10-responsibilities-writers-should-take-note-of/):   You have to take responsibility for what you say, as much as you take ownership of what you write. That means if you inspired another to detonate a bomb, whether this person was in a healthy mental state of mind or not, you have to be accountable.  That’s not to say assume all the guilt, but it is to say be mindful always.  Words have power, that you as a writer, give them, they can heal or destroy; what choice will you make for your words? There is researching and being inspired, and then there is down right thievery.…Continue readingDIY Halloween Crafts On A Budget: Part 6
- [10 Tips on How to Stay Current as A Writer](https://maryannesbookshelf.com/10-tips-on-how-to-stay-current-as-a-writer/):   Do your Research Meaning stay abreast of present events and what is going on in the world right now, know your topic inside and out to include the history, challenges, benefits, present day views on the subject matter and so forth. Review trends, statistics, unusual factors, oddities, and the trendsetters in the arena your topic of interest incorporates. Benchmark those whose level you’d like to evolve to Study and survey those who impress you in the same arena or circle of interest you are in; it doesn’t mean carbon copy, just take away the things they do that you…Continue readingDIY Halloween Crafts On A Budget: Part 6
- [10 Questions Writers Should Ask of Their Audience to Challenge Their Thinking](https://maryannesbookshelf.com/10-questions-writers-should-ask-of-their-audience-to-challenge-their-thinking/): Why do you believe in what you believe in? How has what you have always done or currently do, helped you evolve? What do you think? What is your opinion or viewpoint on the matter?  What is your experience on the matter? How do you relate to this topic? Who are you? How do you define yourself? What can you do to improve or change things? What actions can you take to remedy this issue? Are you innocent or guilty, a victim or the perpetrator? Which side of the debate do you stand on? Is it now or never? Will…Continue readingDIY Halloween Crafts On A Budget: Part 6
- [BOOK MATCH: An Introduction to Some of The Relica Enchanted Series Characters](https://maryannesbookshelf.com/an-introduction-to-some-of-the-relica-enchanted-series-characters/):    
- [Authorpreneur Prep Zone: Why You Ought to Love Your Haters & Critics](https://maryannesbookshelf.com/authorpreneur-prep-zone-why-you-ought-to-love-your-haters-critics/): Click on the picture above to view an article you don’t want to miss.  Contrary to belief, haters and critics can be more beneficial than fans.  Discover why you should love, and not entirely loathe, them!
- [Authorpreneur Prep Zone: Writing What You know VS Writing What You Imagine](https://maryannesbookshelf.com/authorpreneur-prep-zone-writing-what-you-know-vs-writing-what-you-imagine/):   Click on the image below to view the article.
- [Authorpreneur Prep Zone: My Approach To Naming Characters](https://maryannesbookshelf.com/authorpreneur-prep-zone-my-approach-to-naming-characters/): Click on the picture above to view the article on my advice for naming your characters if you are running into issues, or seeking unique inspiration.  There is no wrong way to go about naming your characters, but as Shakespeare wrote, “What’s in a name? That which we call a rose by any other name would smell as sweet.”  I’d say you have to consider your audience somewhat, having a name relatable not only to your audience but the theme and setting of your story, as well as a memorable name, -is important.  Check out my article for tips.
- [Authorpreneur Prep Zone: Writing Advice for Busy Moms](https://maryannesbookshelf.com/authorpreneur-prep-zone-writing-advice-for-busy-moms/): Click on the picture above to view the article on how to be a productive writer even if you are a busy mom, and no discrimination to all the busy dads out there, this article can benefit you too!

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- [Kids Corner](https://maryannesbookshelf.com/kids-corner/):     Check out all things “Kids” from Maryanne’s Bookshelf at the following Links and as Outlined Below, to include Freebies, Educational Resources, Entertainment and so much more! Maryanne’s Bookshelf YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@maryannesbookshelf1772?app=desktop This channel premiers Kids Books written by Maryanne Johnson as well as the “Name That” series for ESL (English as a Second Language) Learners and “Kid Fit” to get your kid moving and grooving and staying in shape as well as the “Foreign Language Learning” series to teach kids basic words in German, Spanish and French. Stay tuned, there’s a lot more to come!!! Featuring Maryanne’s Bookshelf YOUTUBE Channel for:…Continue readingDIY Halloween Crafts On A Budget: Part 6
- [Writer Resource Links](https://maryannesbookshelf.com/writer-resource-links/): FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/ LINKED IN: https://www.linkedin.com/ SLIDESHARE: https://www.slideshare.net/ TRIBERR: https://triberr.com/ YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/ PINTEREST: https://www.pinterest.com/ TUMBLR: https://www.tumblr.com/ FLICKR: https://www.flickr.com/ MIX: https://mix.com/   LIBRARY THING: https://www.librarything.com/ GOODREADS: https://www.goodreads.com/ SQUIRL: https://squirl.co/ WATTPAD: https://www.wattpad.com/ WRITERS CAFE: https://www.writerscafe.org/ WORDPRESS: https://wordpress.com/ BLOGLOVIN: https://www.bloglovin.com/ WRITERS WRITE: https://www.writerswrite.com/ INKITT: https://www.inkitt.com/ JACKETFLAP: https://www.jacketflap.com/ QUORA: https://www.quora.com/  PONDRIN: https://www.pondrin.com/ COMMAFUL: https://commaful.com/ BOULEVARD MAGAZINE: https://www.boulevardmagazine.org/   PROSE: https://www.theprose.com/ POETIZER: https://poetizer.com/ RATTLE: https://rattle.com/page/submissions/ HELLO POETRY: https://hellopoetry.com/register/ ALL POETRY: https://allpoetry.com/ BUTTON POETRY: https://buttonpoetry.com/submissions/ AGNI: https://agnionline.bu.edu/submit/ POETRY MAGAZINE: https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poetrymagazine/submit POETRY INTERNATIONAL: https://www.poetryinternational.com/en/ PALETTE POETRY: https://www.palettepoetry.com/submit/ POETRY FOUNDATION: https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems POEM HUNTER: https://www.poemhunter.com/ POETRY ARCHIVE: https://poetryarchive.org/ LITTLE INFINITE: https://www.littleinfinite.com/category/poetry-contests/   TPT: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/ HUBPAGES: https://hubpages.com/ PAYHIP: https://payhip.com/ MEDIUM: https://medium.com/…Continue readingDIY Halloween Crafts On A Budget: Part 6
- [Become A Featured Author](https://maryannesbookshelf.com/become-a-featured-author/): Interested in being a Featured Author on Maryanne’s Bookshelf?  Then by all means inquire within. Your article will be featured on different social website platforms besides Maryanne’s Bookshelf: Featured Authors (https://maryannesbookshelf.com/featured-authors/) to include any of the following depending upon current accessibility and time constraints: Facebook Medium Linked In Tumblr Pinterest YouTube Instagram X / Twitter But most excitingly, we have an up and coming new website for our Featured Authors with projected completion & launch date by June 2027 or sooner, in which Book Lovers can discover your books by genre, or author – listed alphabetically, and read your interviews…Continue readingDIY Halloween Crafts On A Budget: Part 6
- [SERVICES  &  ABOUT PAGE](https://maryannesbookshelf.com/services/):   Maryanne Johnson (M.D. Johnson) was born in South Carolina to mother and father Ann and Horace Brown. She has a brother, Horace Brown III, who is a music genius. Her husband, Derrick Johnson, is a web developer/designer and she has a beautiful and artistically talented daughter, CC.  She traveled extensively at an early age and lived in Germany and Guam.  She toured Paris, France; Venice, Italy; London, England; Switzerland; Singapore; Phuket, Thailand; Dubai & the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain; and Cairns, Australia. She considers San Antonio, Texas home, but currently resides in Houston, TX. An African-American author, poet and…Continue readingDIY Halloween Crafts On A Budget: Part 6
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- [WELCOME](https://maryannesbookshelf.com/):   FEATURED AUTHORS Where you can discover New Authors and New Books and the Creative Concepts Behind their Stories Become A Featured Author and Promote Your Books and Self-Discovery via Our Interview Questions KIDS CORNER Featuring Maryanne’s Bookshelf YOUTUBE Channel for: Kid’s Stories Counting ESL – English as a Second Language Learning Developmental Speech, Visual Word Identification Language Learning Kid Fit – Exercise & Work Out Videos for Kids Foreign Language Learning: Spanish, German & French TPT – Teachers Pay Teachers: Freebies Parental & Teacher Educational Resources Entertainment for Kids: Games, Word Finds, Coloring Pages, Worksheets & More Religious &…Continue readingDIY Halloween Crafts On A Budget: Part 6
- [🧙‍♀️ 🌙 BROOM HILDA CHILDREN'S BOOK SERIES](https://maryannesbookshelf.com/broomhilda/):   Broomhilda’s New Broom is a 48 page book just in time for Halloween!  It showcases a witch named Broomhilda and her Cat Elroy who discover they must acquire a new broom when their old broom’s magic dissipates. Vocabulary enhancing words showcased in this book include: Depressed, Gloomily, Utilized, Uber, Pricey, Pondered, Doom, Woe, Computer, Elated, Admiring, Splendid, UFO, Destination, Shipping, Handling, Confirmation, Tax Broomhilda sat gloomily, sad and depressed, as her broom had no magic left, and could not move… It met its end of days and would have to be buried or perhaps utilized in the fireplace…   Broom…Continue readingDIY Halloween Crafts On A Budget: Part 6
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