In a recent column in The Dallas Morning News, Philip Howard put forth a unique idea, have federal and state laws expire after ten or fifteen years. He proposed that laws be repealed so they could be revisited instead of piling up like “sediment in a harbor.” Just think of how streamlined some aspects of […]
There is a terrific sale on the Backlist E-Books site on a wide variety of books from romance to mystery. The sale starts today, Dec 26th and runs through Dec 31st. The books offered were once out in either hardback or paperback by traditional publishers, including my One Small Victory, and the authors retained the
Tis the day before Christmas and all is not done,Things on the “to do” list number a million and one.There are cookies to cut while the oven is hot,And a gift for Aunt Mildred. Egad! I forgot. There are presents to measure, to balance and wrap,If the stacks are not even the kids will know
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I’m over at the All Day, All Night blog written by a group of us all named Maryann – with various spellings of course. The title of the blog comes from the old song, “All day, all night, Maryann. Down by the seashore sipping sand…..” Most of the authors there are romance writers, but they
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I just received this wonderful review for my book and wanted to share it. “One Small Victory will draw you into one mother’s desire to fight back and make a difference. With guts and determination, Jenny heads into dangerous drug trafficking territory. Though she puts herself into a situation that gets her in way over
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It has been exciting to see the surge in e-book sales with the advent of the Kindle and the Nook and the iPad, as well as other reading devices. A lot of authors, including myself, are taking advantage of the interest in e-books by publishing new book straight to electronic formats, as well as putting
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A friend sent this message the other day and it really resonated with me. I have edited the letter some to hide identities and for space constraints. I’m so angry with the government in this country. Not newly angered just still, and for more reasons. My good friends and neighbors have both been unemployed for
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Continuing my suggestions of good books to buy for Holiday gifts, I want to recommend books by Raymond Atkins. I read The Front Porch Prophet two years ago, and last year read Sorrow Wood Both excellent books. The Front Porch Prophet by Raymond L. AtkinsISBN: 978-1933836386Publisher: Medallion PressDate of publish: July 1, 2008Pages: 400S.R.P.: $25.95
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Today I am over at Terry O’Dells blog Terry’s Place where I am sharing a bit about what it means to give and receive a gift. If you have a minute, stop by and let us know what gifts mean to you. I learned a lesson one year that has stayed with me for a
Ringside 1925: Views From The Scopes Trial Jen BryantISBN: 978-0375940477Publisher: Knopf Books for Young ReadersDate of publish: Feb 12, 2008Pages: 240 – S.R.P.: $18.99 In the summer of 1925, the residents of Dayton, Tennessee had a first-hand look at a controversial trial that centered on the debate between evolution and creationism. The community of less
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