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Book Review: Gamers by Thomas K. Carpenter

Posted on November 19, 2012 by Val

In a nutshell, Gamers is a cross between Tron and The Matrix with a little bit of The Hunger Games (or other YA dystopian novels) thrown in. In the story, setmin the future, students earn points (in video game fashion) … Continue reading →

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Helping Corgis in Need & Black Friday Book Deals

Posted on November 18, 2012 by Val

Helping Corgis in Need I’m partnering with Corgi Pals this season to help corgis in need. Corgi Pals is a nonprofit organization that seeks to help corgis and corgi-mixes in need when their owners can’t afford vet bills. When you … Continue reading →

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Spot Writers: Chapter 22

Posted on November 15, 2012 by Val

Chapter 22 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: Wastes of Space + Giveaway

Posted on November 14, 2012 by Val

This week’s Writer Wednesday features Darcy Town, author of Wastes of Space, a science fiction novel (please note that this book is for adult readers, as it contains mature content). Scroll down to see the giveaway entry form! Synopsis: In … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Through the Mirror and Into Snow by Ann T. Bugg

Posted on November 12, 2012 by Val

This is the first in a series of middle-grade books following two girls, Valerie and Samantha. The girls are best friends, but they are total opposites. Sam is fashion-conscious while Val is not, for example. But their opposites make them … Continue reading →

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Spot Writers: Chapter 21

Posted on November 8, 2012 by Val

This week’s chapter comes from Cathy MacKenzie. Check out her books of short stories available on Smashwords for only $1.99 and $0.99. https://www.smashwords.com/profile/view/camack. Her books of poetry are available there, as well.   Next week’s chapter will be written by … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Their Eyes Were Watching God by Zora Neale Hurston

Posted on November 5, 2012 by Val

It’s always refreshing to read a classic. While I appreciate plot-driven works, there’s just something about a book like Hurston’s, one full of figurative language and imagery, that quenches my intellectual thirst as a reader. Hurston’s novel follows the life … Continue reading →

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Spot Writers: Chapter 20

Posted on November 1, 2012 by Val

Chapter 20 of Remy’s story is by Val Muller, author of the Corgi Capers, Deceit on Dorset Drive and newly-released, Halloween-themed Corgi Capers: The Sorceress of Stoney Brook, a mystery series for young detectives, as well as the sci-fi-time-travel-romance For … Continue reading →

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Halloween Blogflash: The Stairs

Posted on October 31, 2012 by Val

This post is part of the BlogFlash Halloween event. You can read all the participating stories and vote for your favorite. The list of all participating stories can be found below. The Stairs by Val Muller Lisa hated doing laundry. … Continue reading →

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Book Review: The Hangman’s Daughter by Oliver Pötzsch

Posted on October 29, 2012 by Val

This story takes place in 1659 Bavaria. Although it’s called The Hangman’s Daughter, it mainly follows the hangman, Jakob Kuisl, as he fights to solve a mystery. A child’s body has washed up in the river with supposed markings of … Continue reading →

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