Inspiration & Musings
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Book Review: Stop Doing That Sh*t: End Self-Sabotage and Demand Your Life Back, by Gary John Bishop
The author of Unfu*k Yourself, who told us it was time to stop making excuses and to recognize and take responsibility for our negative self-talk holding us back, brings us a new self-help book building on that message, teaching us to stop self-sabotaging behavior. Bishop’s no-holds-barred approach guides us through the cycles of self-sabotage to… Continue reading
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Book Review: The Last Bookshop in London, by Madeline Martin
Martin’s The Last Bookshop in London, published by Hanover Square Press and Harlequin Audio in 2021, is available on Amazon in hardcover, paperback, Kindle, and audiobook formats, as well as at your local library or through the Libby App. The audiobook, read by Saskia Maarleveld, is lovely, portraying the enduring story of wartime loss and… Continue reading
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Book Review: Circus of the Damned, Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter #3 by Laurell K. Hamilton
Hamilton’s third novel in the Anita Blake, vampire hunter, series was first published in 1995 by Penguin Publishing Group and is available on Amazon in hardcover, paperback, Kindle, and audiobook formats, as well as at your local library or through the Libby App. The audiobook, published in 2009 by Penguin Audio, is outstanding. Read by… Continue reading
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From Christmas Cheer to Writerly Fear
In the holiday rush, I forgot to mention I submitted another short story for a flash fiction anthology, to which I’ll get news in the New Year. Waiting for acceptance or rejection is nerve wracking, hair pulling, nail bitting and pacing all rolled into one. Dashing from one Christmas party to another I didn’t have… Continue reading
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Warm Hearts & Chilling Tales: Holiday Spirit Anthology Launches Today
Hot off the presses, folks, Dragon Soul Press Holiday Spirit Anthology launches today. Get yours now: https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B0FXTNPNV9?tag=books2read02-20 Continue reading
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Dreams and Their Imprints on Daily Life
This morning is one of those mornings when I woke from a dream so real I wanted to sob when I opened my eyes, because I knew it couldn’t be real, even though my grandfather Daniel’s favorite tobacco hung in the air and I could hear echoes of my grandfather Claude’s laughter. Smell the fresh… Continue reading
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Get Ready: 18 Riveting Holiday Stories Coming Soon
Dragon Soul Press Holiday Spirit anthology release date is nearly here. Just 6 days to go before we embark on this holiday season with standalone tales that will send chills down your spine and warm your heart. I can’t wait to share these stories with you, as characters find love amidst family drama and discover… Continue reading
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Snow walks with my dog to laps in the pool
I enjoy walking with my dog in the wooded area around my house as he noses through the snow piles to find treasures beneath. Continue reading
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Book Review: Guilty Pleasures, Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter #1 by Laurell K. Hamilton
Laurell K. Hamilton’s debut novel introduces a vampire hunter with attitude and sass. Anita Blake doesn’t look the part, yet she definitely packs a punch. Hamilton’s book, first published in 1993 by Penguin Publishing Group, is available on Amazon in hardcover, paperback, Kindle, and audiobook formats, as well as at your local library or through… Continue reading
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Book Review: Secrets of the Chocolate House, Found Things #2 by Paula Brackston
The second novel in Brackston’s bewitching series brings charm, charisma, intrigue, and danger that will thrill fans of Outlander. Published in October 2019 by St. Martin’s Press and Macmillan Audio, the book is available on Amazon in hardcover, paperback, Kindle, and audiobook formats, as well as at your local library or through the Libby App. Continue reading
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