Sunday, March 25, 2012
"Tranquility"
Monday, January 10, 2011
The softly blowing wind kisses my face,
feelings of no disgrace.
The harmony makes me feel like I belong,
As the birds fly by singing us that delightful song.
Shadows are cast from the bare trees,
As they dance along with gentle breeze.
Freedom from our souls roams about as we please,
This brings about a new sense ease.
By:Nathalie M. Leblanc
Sanity
Sunday, January 30, 2011
Insanity runs though her veins,
as she tries to remain sain.
Looking around not making a sound,
as delusions of her psychosis is spun up all around.
Covering up her deeply rooted sadness,
which has brought upon her madness.
A fake smile to hide the truth,
Which only steals away her youth.
"Wings of an angel"
Tuesday, May 17, 2011
She's like a candle in the wind,
flickering in and out,
but nearly burn out,
the hollowness of death has crept upon her body,
leaving her to be a mostly empty shell.
The smile has gone from her face,
it's nearly time for her to go to another place.
Her voice is gone and left her mute,
simple nods and hand gestures is all that remains.
Wings will be placed.
By Nathalie M. Leblanc
Thursday, September 1, 2011
BOOK REVIEW by Katherine Wong
Nathalie M. Leblanc “IS” a superb Canadian writer of children’s fantasy. Her first book in the Magic Coat Series entitled “Shrinking Forward” is a must read for any fantasy enthusiast age 8-12. It’s a book you won’t want to put down until you reach the very end … and then you’ll be wanting more.
Leblanc skillfully engages us in a monumental struggle where the fate of an entire civilization rests on the small shoulders of Samantha, her best friend Catherine and a fairy queen. Staying completely true to the genre, Leblanc doesn’t shy away from tragedy and demonstrates that “sometimes” good can only be accomplished with a bit of sacrifice.
Her style, her prose, her characters, her plot all mesh together in a well thought-out and balanced journey through an alternate world. The protagonist, Samantha, is thrust into an unimaginable adventure where trust, friendship and determination are the only things pushing her forward, even when the odds are completely against her. It is a journey of self-discovery that helps define who she is, where she came from and why she always felt a little bit different than her friends. All Leblanc's characters have very believeable personalities which adds to the enjoyment of the story.
Leblanc’s first book in the series depicts the true meaning of the genre “heroic or quest fantasy” which allows her the advantage of sending her fictional characters into adventures that are virtually endless. These stories are very popular with young children as the extraordinary events only happen in the secondary world and the primary world continues to be a safe and normal haven. Will Samantha triumph over good and evil or will it be just too much for her young age to handle?
Leblanc skillfully engages us in a monumental struggle where the fate of an entire civilization rests on the small shoulders of Samantha, her best friend Catherine and a fairy queen. Staying completely true to the genre, Leblanc doesn’t shy away from tragedy and demonstrates that “sometimes” good can only be accomplished with a bit of sacrifice.
Her style, her prose, her characters, her plot all mesh together in a well thought-out and balanced journey through an alternate world. The protagonist, Samantha, is thrust into an unimaginable adventure where trust, friendship and determination are the only things pushing her forward, even when the odds are completely against her. It is a journey of self-discovery that helps define who she is, where she came from and why she always felt a little bit different than her friends. All Leblanc's characters have very believeable personalities which adds to the enjoyment of the story.
Leblanc’s first book in the series depicts the true meaning of the genre “heroic or quest fantasy” which allows her the advantage of sending her fictional characters into adventures that are virtually endless. These stories are very popular with young children as the extraordinary events only happen in the secondary world and the primary world continues to be a safe and normal haven. Will Samantha triumph over good and evil or will it be just too much for her young age to handle?
Wednesday, March 9, 2011
Kids self esteem.
Having a healthy self-esteem is a child's armor against the challenges of the world around them. Kids who feel good about themselves seem to have an easier time handling conflicts day to day and resisting negative pressures. They tend to smile more readily and enjoy life.
Nathalie M. Leblanc was born in Sarnia, Ontario. After graduating from Heritage College in Social Sciences majoring in Psychology, Nathalie decided to pursue her dream to write fantasy novels for readers aged nine to ninety-nine. Shrinking Forward is the first book in a trilogy entitled ‘The Magic Coat’. As a parent of four adorably energetic children, she sees the value of teaching morals, self-confidence, and co-operation through the written word.
Big Sale CDN$ 7.93 & eligible for FREE Super Saver Shipping on orders over CDN$ 25. Details regular price is 12.81$
You Save: CDN$ 4.24 (35%)
http://www.amazon.ca/Shrinking-Forward-Nathalie-M-LeBlanc/dp/0981150454/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1299695999&sr=8-1
Nathalie M. Leblanc was born in Sarnia, Ontario. After graduating from Heritage College in Social Sciences majoring in Psychology, Nathalie decided to pursue her dream to write fantasy novels for readers aged nine to ninety-nine. Shrinking Forward is the first book in a trilogy entitled ‘The Magic Coat’. As a parent of four adorably energetic children, she sees the value of teaching morals, self-confidence, and co-operation through the written word.
Big Sale CDN$ 7.93 & eligible for FREE Super Saver Shipping on orders over CDN$ 25. Details regular price is 12.81$
You Save: CDN$ 4.24 (35%)
http://www.amazon.ca/Shrinking-Forward-Nathalie-M-LeBlanc/dp/0981150454/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1299695999&sr=8-1
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)