As an editor it’s always a thrill to work with an author who hits a best-seller list, and that has happened to me a few times in my long career as an editor. What has never happened before is having two back-to-back clients who hit that mark. The first, Cancer’s Wake Up Call: A Warriors […]
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Last week, I posted about the death of my friend, Flo, and said I’d share more of our fun times together in future blog posts. So, here it is. Most of the following is taken from a column I used to write for a newspaper in a suburb of Dallas. For a while I was
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My dear friend Florence, known affectionately by all of us as Flobell died the other day. With her went a big chunk of my heart and my life. We were deeply connected, even though many miles kept us separated through most of our adulthood. A testament to the truth that when a friendship runs that deep
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Anita doesn’t know that a couple of her friends organized this book party for her and her new book this is now ready for all the happy readers. I’ve read several of the Tori Winters mysteries and they just keep getting better and better. Grab your favorite beverage and let’s party. Murder With Wine: A
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Today I’m focusing on things of inspiration and encouragement – something to dispel the negativity that is often in the news and on social media. Hearing about all that is wrong in the world can drag our spirits down and we need to lift them back up before we go down that big black hole.
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On this Memorial Day when we acknowledge those who have fought and died in the cause of freedom, I want to thank all of the men and women in my family who have served in the military. While not all died in combat, there are many on my father’s side of the family who served
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Happy Mother’s Day to all the moms and grandmoms out there. I’d almost forgotten about today until flowers started arriving yesterday. First, this beautiful bouquet from one daughter. The photo doesn’t do justice to the lovely roses, especially the pink ones. Then another delivery. This one came with no card so it’s the mystery gift
So happy to showcase another terrific new book coming this summer. If you like a complex mystery with imperfect characters, check out the stories from this best-selling author. The Woman in Suite 11Ruth Ware ASIN : B0DJM99D77Publisher : Gallery/Scout Press (July 8, 2025)Language : EnglishPrint length :
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I had ten glorious days in Galveston with my son and his wife and two grown children. Got back on Thursday, only to find one of my cats seriously ill. After several days of hospitalization and treatment, I had to make the tough decision to help her go over the Rainbow Bridge. Always such a
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MOONSET ON DESERT SANDSMurder, Tea, & Crystals, Book TwoBy Sherri L. Dodd Paranormal Thriller / Fantasy / Magical Realism / Witch-LitPublisher: Black Rose WritingPages: 360Publication Date: March 27, 2025 *** SYNOPSIS *** With a traumatic year of fending off a serial killer behind her, Arista has settled contentedly into her temporary home with Auntie in
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