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Suck It Up, Buttercup…And Other Motivational Writing Tips

Ahhh, where do I start. It’s been a while since I blogged. Scratch that, it’s been what seems like a decade since I blogged. My reason? Oh, I could say life has gotten in the way; or, my mind has … Continue reading

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Writing – It Soothes the Soul

This blog was inspired by a post I saw on Facebook the other morning. It was an article highlighting an artist in San Francisco, California, who creates art in sand on the beach at low tide. “A Man Takes A … Continue reading

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Latest Release from Author Elena M., “A Scent of Gardenias” Is Now Available.

“A Scent of Gardenias,” the most recent book from Author Elena M. has gone live on ebook and paperback retailer sites. I had the good fortune of being approached by Elena prior to its release to preview “A Scent of … Continue reading

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New Release: FOREVER DOOMED by Author MaryAnn Kempher

For the second time this year, I am happy to host Romance and Mystery Author MaryAnn Kempher and blog on the release of yet another novel. Her first book, Mocha, Moonlight and Murder became available on Amazon in April of … Continue reading

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Is Kindness Your Second Language?

How many times did you hear this phrase from your parents and/or  grandparents: “What is this world coming to?” I never knew what all the fuss was about growing up. Geesh. If they thought a bunch of hippies were bad, … Continue reading

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Expedition: Infertility in South Korea

Today’s post comes from someone special in my life, my niece, Shelley. Shelley lives with her husband and two Maltese dogs in Pyeongtaek, South Korea. Her husband, who serves in the United States Army, got orders to Camp Humphreys, an … Continue reading

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Making Your Book the Best It Can Be Before You Put It In Ink.

For those of you that follow me on Twitter, Facebook, or here on my blog, you know that I am a novice at writing. I try to read all that I can on the craft to hone it since I … Continue reading

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Five Minutes This Side of the Rainbow Bridge.

I’m one of those people – an animal lover.  Some people are more specific. They say they are a “dog” lover, “cat”, “bird”, “snake”, or “reptile” lover. It doesn’t matter, really, what you are – you’re still an animal lover. … Continue reading

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Sometimes THE LOUDEST VOICE In The Room Should Only Be A whisper.

If you’ve ever been in a relationship you have probably at some point been met with the “silent treatment”. It’s THE Worst, right? Right?!  Then, on the other end of the spectrum are “The Talkers”. What are you thinking? What … Continue reading

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You Love Their Book, You Love It Not. Just Don’t Make It Personal.

REVIEWS: Doesn’t matter the genre, whether it’s fiction or non-fiction – An author loves getting reviews. They need reviews. Some marketing promotions require an author to have a certain number of reviews posted before they can even advertise with them. … Continue reading

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