Author Archives: Val

Serial Flash Heats UP!

Posted on July 12, 2012 by Val

Welcome to the Spot Writers. Each week we’ll be adding to the story begun by Val Muller a few weeks ago. The story is heating up!   This week is Chapter 4 written by Cathy MacKenzie. Check out her e-books … Continue reading →

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Christmas in July!

Posted on July 9, 2012 by Val

  I’m writing this post on the hottest day of the year. Literally. I’ve been visiting out West for the past three summers, and there is some truth to the “dry heat.” Here on the East Coast, the humidity is … Continue reading →

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Book Review: The Chosen by Andrea Buginsky

Posted on July 9, 2012 by Val

Video Game Meets Fairy Tale I would recommend this book for middle-grade readers just getting started in the fantasy genre, video game fans, and fans of plot-driven works. The book also contains lots of elements of video games—potions, quests, professions, … Continue reading →

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Spot Writers: The Untitled Saga Continues!

Posted on July 5, 2012 by Val

Welcome to the Spot Writers. This week we’re continuing the story begun by Val Muller a few weeks ago. Where we left off, Remy was hoping to sneak a conversation with her new neighbor, Jeremy, when a blonde woman named … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Stephen King’s On Writing (Or “Why I am the Next Stephen King”)

Posted on July 2, 2012 by Val

Stephen King’s On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft I had read this book—or at least parts of it—years ago, but I thought I’d re-read it from the perspective of a much more serious author than the kid who dreamed … Continue reading →

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Celebrating Independence Blog Hop!

Posted on July 1, 2012 by Val

Welcome to my stop on the Celebrating Independence Blog Hop (http://thebloghopspot.com/event-page/) I’m so thankful to live in a land of freedom. But when I think of the ultimate freedom, I realize that there’s something we’re all bound to: Time. In … Continue reading →

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Rants and Raves about Las Vegas

Posted on June 30, 2012 by Val

  My husband has been wanting to visit Vegas for years, so finally, I caved. Now anyone who knows me well knows that I would normally stay far, far away from somewhere packed with people, bright lights, and alcohol… my … Continue reading →

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Spot Writers: Flash Fiction Thursday

Posted on June 28, 2012 by Val

Welcome to the Spot Writers. We’re making a change, starting today. We are continuing the story begun by Val Muller a couple of weeks ago. Remember Remy shooting pool in the Corner Pocket bar? And the guy who was eyeing … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Glimmers by Barbara Brooke

Posted on June 25, 2012 by Val

Glimmers begins when Paige tries on a pair of vintage boots and experiences a “glimmer” into the life of the boots’ former owner. As the story progresses, Paige experiences similar glimmers when she touches objects of sentimental value to others. … Continue reading →

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The Tale of the Blue Dragonfly

Posted on June 21, 2012 by Val

On the anniversary of the day Eric proposed, I thought I’d share this story: On the first day of summer in 2004, Eric “Boot” Egger took the day off from work. After making Val breakfast in bed (which entailed getting … Continue reading →

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