Bonnye Good
Bonnye Busbice Good received an Editor's Choice award for her article on Your Historic Home's Interior Design Secrets and has also written about children's television, historical biographies, dachshunds, travel and book reviews in addition to other interests.
Fiction, Nonfiction Book Reviewer and Tutor
In her spare time, she also tutors, writes nonfiction book reviews (European history, women's studies) for a major industry print publication and also provides fiction reviews for Newmysteryreader.com in addition to serving as an initial reviewer for a national fiction competition.
Public Works, History and Tourism
Good has written numerous articles on tourism, history, and environmental issues throughout her diverse careers as department head of her local Public Works and director of the local tourism bureau. She was educated at Indiana State University (MA), Louisiana Scholars' College at Northwestern State University (BA), and the outstanding public Louisiana School for Math, Science and the Arts, which remains underfunded and unsung but serves as a vital model for other states.
Bonnye Busbice Good's InterestsHer primary interests include organic, naturalized gardening; European history; women's history; American history, especially Civil War, Louisiana and Indiana history; science fiction/fantasy; architecture; travel; children's television and books; and medieval/Renaissance festivals. She credits the controversial Louisiana Governor, Huey P. Long, with instilling a love of education in her family since his education policies provided textbooks for Busbice children in the 1930s.
Good lives with her family in Southern Indiana.
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Latest Articles
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Fairer Than Morning Offers Hope to Those in Servitude
Rosslyn Elliott's new series combines abolition, apprenticeships and gentle romance with wit, empathy and the benefits of prayer and self-reliance.
Feb 5, 2012
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Good Female Role Models Abound in The Last Airbender Movie
M. Night Shyamalan's take on the Nickelodeon animated series focuses on individual skill, not gender, making this a good option for preteen and teen girls.
Jan 26, 2012
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Fictional Series With Strong Female Characters
Whether it's a thriller, classic investigation or historical mystery, women successfully investigate murder in these highly enjoyable series.
Jan 24, 2012
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Dark Mysteries Use New Orleans Ambiance as Character
The Crescent City may be known for exuberant Mardi Gras celebrations, but the city's darker side becomes a crucial character in these tales of murder.
Jan 24, 2012
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Charles Todd's An Impartial Witness is Powerful Bess Crawford
An Impartial Witness serves as stellar World War I mystery featuring a nurse with a singular network and great courage.
Jan 24, 2012
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Stephen Booth and Reginald Hill Master Police Procedurals
British mystery writers Stephen Booth and Reginald Hill produce modern investigative mysteries populated by unforgettable detectives and superior teamwork.
Jan 18, 2012
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The China Gambit by Allan Topol is Latest Craig Page Thriller
While real-life tensions between Iran and the US increase, Topol's book asks what could happen if China and Iran align together against US interests.
Jan 18, 2012
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Charles Todd Finds the Lie in The Confession
Inspector Ian Rutledge and Hamish investigate a terminally ill man's murder in a secretive seaside village still recovering from World War I.
Dec 28, 2011
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Arms-Commander in Saga of Recluce About Angels of Westwind
L. E. Modesitt, Jr. dissects invisible order links and traditional gender roles in story about the Angels of Westwind and the fallout from Nylan's actions.
Dec 22, 2011
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Eyes Wide Open Combines Manson-Style Horror and Survivor's Guilt
Andrew Gross creates a family tragedy which takes on a larger meaning in the life of a grieving uncle caught in a cycle of vengeance.
Dec 9, 2011
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