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Spot Writers: Chapter 29

Chapter 29 of the continuing saga of Remy comes to us from Cathy MacKenzie, who has several e-books on Smashwords at: https://www.smashwords.com/profile/view/camack. Next week’s chapter will be from Deborah Dera. Deborah traditionally ghostwrites articles and stories but is in the … Continue reading

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Book Review: Alchemists Academy #1: Stones to Ashes by Kailin Gow

From the start, this book reminded me of Harry Potter. The main character, an orphan named Wirt, mysteriously winds up at the Alchemists Academy. His arrival is a mystery, as the school is highly sought-after by students from many worlds … Continue reading

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Spot Writers: Chapter 28

This week’s chapter comes from Val Muller, author of the Corgi Capers mystery series for young detectives and For Whom My Heart Beats Eternal, a time travel trio. Find out more at valm16.sg-host.com and www.corgicapers.com Next week’s post will come … Continue reading

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Book Review: The Stupidest Angel by Christopher Moore

It’s Christmas-themed, but this is not your typical Christmas book. The Stupidest Angel is a mystery on two fronts—it involves an actual murder, and a mysterious being, an angel, sent to earth to accomplish a mission that the reader knows … Continue reading

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Spot Writers: Chapter 27

Chapter 27 of Remy’s story comes to us from RC Bonitz, author of A BLANKET FOR HER HEART, A LITTLE BIT OF BLACKMAIL, and the recently released sequel A LITTLE BIT OF BABY. Find buy links at http://www.rcbonitz.com Next week’s … Continue reading

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Writer Wednesdays: Expert–A Hard Act to Follow by Henry Bushkin (+ Giveaway)

“A Hard Act to Follow,” is a non-fiction literary account of Henry Bushkin’s tenure as Johnny Carson’s lawyer, business partner, and friend.  The book gives genuine insight into the ‘Carson behind Johnny’ with candid personal vignettes about the two, during … Continue reading

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Book Review: Eve Hallows and the Book of Shrieks by Robert Gray

This book follows the life of Eve Hallows, a fourteen-year-old whose family is having a bit of a crisis. Her family is comprised of monsters—her mother is a gorgon, for example, and her father is a shape-shifter. Eve was the … Continue reading

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End-of-the-World Giveaway

We’re all hoping the Mayans are wrong… but what if they aren’t? If a severe disaster did affect us all, what book would you want to have with you? Here’s my top 5: 1. The Grapes of Wrath by John … Continue reading

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Spot Writers Chapter 26

Chapter 26 of the continuing saga of Remy comes to us from Deborah Dera. Deborah traditionally ghostwrites articles and stories but is in the process of finishing up her first eBook to be released on the Kindle platform later this … Continue reading

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Writer Wednesdays with Leah Diehl

Tell us about yourself: I am a wife, mother of two and a grandmother.  My daughters, Melissa and Mindy are both grown up and married.  My granddaughter, Emily, is 11 years old and just started middle school.  Family means the … Continue reading

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