The main reason I write so many reviews and host authors on my blog is to help my fellow scribes perhaps sell a book or two. Trying to get a new book noticed in the Tsunami that is digital self-publishing is like trying to put the beach back into the ocean one small pail at a […]
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Wishing You a Happy New Year Be Happy, Be Healthy, and Be Safe This last day of the year is always one for reflecting on the past twelve months to see what was good and what wasn’t so good. On the world front, there were many not-so-good moments; mass killings, terrorist attacks, refugees without
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This post originally ran on my blog in 2009 and was printed before that in the weekly humor column I wrote for The Plano Star-Courier eons ago. It’s always fun to bring these columns back for new readers to enjoy. The day after Christmas was usually one of the best and one of the worst
Due to some problems with my neck, I have not been able to write out Holiday cards this year, so I am sharing this with my family and friends with my best wishes for a very Merry Christmas and many blessings in the New Year. For those of you reading this who do not celebrate
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According to a news report by Jay Greene in the Seattle Times: Amazon.com is revising its product review system six weeks after The Seattle Times reported on activists posting reviews to push their political and social agendas. “We are taking a close look at our policies regarding activism reviews and are considering changes,” Amazon spokesman
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Slim Randles is back to entertain us again as Wednesday’s Guest. His buddy, Doc, sure has a clever idea for helping some kids stay warm this winter. Why don’t we stay warm with some hot chocolate while we enjoy this tale. Well, it’s Fall and time once again for Doc’s annual golf tournament to
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Please welcome Jamie Cortland as today’s Wednesday’s Guest. I am still battling pain issues so this intro will be brief. I hope you enjoy meeting Jamie and finding out a little more about her and her writing. Let’s all start with a soothing cup of tea. Hi, everyone. Jamie here. First I want to thank
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My heart just aches after the recent mass shooting in California. What is it that makes people grab a gun and go on such a rampage? Last October I wrote a blog in response to the mass shooting in Oregon, and I pointed out there are many factors in play that lead to this kind
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I hope everyone in the States had a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday. I certainly did. Gathered with some of my kids for a scrumptious dinner hosted by my oldest son, David, and his wife Rebecca, (Wei). She is a new American citizen and so excited to host the traditional holiday. We had the usual turkey and
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