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Sneak peek: The Grass is Always Snowier…

Posted on July 27, 2022 by Val

Welcome to the Spot Writers. This month’s prompt is, “The door you locked is wide open.” Today’s tale is one that takes the prompt quite literally. We’re in the midst of a heat wave in many parts of the country, … Continue reading →

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Writer Wednesdays: MHB Hughes & 1777–Danbury on Fire!

Posted on October 24, 2018 by Val

For this week’s Writer Wednesday, I’m happy to feature M. H. B. Hughes, author of 1777–Danbury on Fire! I was fortunate enough to help Millicent with the editing and layout of the novel, and the book has special meaning to … Continue reading →

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Writer Wednesday: Madeleine Romeyer Dherbey’s The Fortress

Posted on June 6, 2018 by Val

Welcome to today’s Writer Wednesday feature. Today I had the chance to highlight Madeleine Romeyer Dherbey, author of The Fortress, releasing today with Freedom Forge Press. Six weeks before Operation Overlord, a thousand kilometers from the beaches of Normandy… There … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Inside Out & Back Again by Thanhha Lai

Posted on October 16, 2017 by Val

Inside Out & Back Again is this year’s “One Book, One Community” selection, and I picked up a copy from my local library while I was there during an author event. The timing was serendipitous: the book was on my … Continue reading →

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Writer Wednesday: Fall for Reading

Posted on September 13, 2017 by Val

One of my favorite things about autumn is the “back to school” feel. Something about cooler temperatures, sweatshirts, blankets, and warm beverages makes me think of cuddling up and reading. In fact, one of my friends recently posted on Facebook, … Continue reading →

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Fantastic Friday: Expand the Universe

Posted on June 23, 2017 by Val

Books, Books, Books! I blogged earlier this month about summer reading. It’s always been a favorite activity for me since I can remember. Today, my county library was having a huge book sale set up in one of the middle … Continue reading →

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Writer Wednesday: Blythe by John E. Kramer

Posted on June 14, 2017 by Val

Today I’m pleased to share three trailers for a forthcoming novel I had the honor of editing. Blythe by John E. Kramer is “Dark, beautiful and profound, with a wicked twist. Blythe takes her stand in a world of physical … Continue reading →

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Fantastic Friday: Summer is for Reading + Giveaway!

Posted on June 9, 2017 by Val

Happy Summer! Okay, so summer may not be here officially given the date on the calendar, but it is June, and school is out, and I’m already halfway through my first summer reading book. For today’s Fantastic Friday post, I … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Dead of Spring by Sherry Knowlton

Posted on April 24, 2017 by Val

I was glad to return to the world of Alexa Williams–along with all her usual legal and dangerous sleuthing and quest to combat human trafficking. Since Dead of Spring involved scandals related to fracking in Pennsylvania, I thought this would be … Continue reading →

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Fantastic Friday: Battle of the Books and the Power of Reading

Posted on April 21, 2017 by Val

I’m excited about my new release, The Girl Who Flew Away. As I was finishing final edits on this young adult novel back in 2015, I was invited to participate in Loudoun County’s high school Battle of the Books competition … Continue reading →

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