On Wednesdays I welcome guest bloggers here at It’s Not All Gravy. Guests can write on any topic except religion or politics – humor is always most welcome. For authors, I prefer a piece that is not just a promo for a book. Write about something you do that is interesting, or some unusual bit […]
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Please query me if you would like to request a book review. Long before the Internet and Amazon ratings, I was a professional book and theatre reviewer for newspapers and magazines, so I follow those journalism standards of not always reviewing every book I receive, as well as giving an honest review, not just an
In addition to writing, I am a freelance editor and it is always a joy to help another writer bring a book to completion. My clients have told me my editing process is almost painless, although there are a few things that really make me want to scream. You can find out more about my
Many of us will be taking time today to reflect on the year that just past – too quickly for some of us – and considering the things we left undone. My friend Slim Randles is here today with some wise words about dreams. Enjoy… There is a nighttime sweetness and hope that hovers over
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…. or The Days Between Holidays I remember when I was doing my various newspaper columns these few days between Christmas and New Year’s Eve were always a little strange. It was too early to do New Year’s related material, and Christmas was gone, so… what on earth should we write about? Nothing has changed,
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You may have noticed I’m a bit late – okay, a lot late – with my Monday blog post. I went to the memorial service for a good friend this morning and then out to lunch with other friends, and we celebrated the friendships we have and the friendship we just lost. Bittersweet moments. Anyway,
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Please welcome Todd M. Thiede as today’s Wednesday’s Guest. Todd has written several mystery novels that feature Detective Max Larkin, and they have all been well-received by critics and readers. I’m reading Miss Me? now, and so far it’s a good read.I just made some chocolate chip cookies, so grab one to go with your
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Some thoughts about events in Ferguson: Ronnie Smith of Garland, Texas asked these questions in a letter to the editor in the Dallas Morning News. “Will burning the very buildings they shop at change the verdict? Will looting… improve police relations?” Good questions. Smith went on to say that the violent actions by some only
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Please welcome Ray Hamill as Wednesday’s Guest today. I reviewed his book, Free the Leprechaun on Sunday, and hope you caught the review. Ray said one of his favorite drinks is dark Irish tea, although I’m guessing he uses a mug and not a fancy tea cup, but he can clarify for us later. He
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Well, we got past the turkey and the pumpkin pie. Those who shopped on Black Friday seemed to fare well. I didn’t hear any reports of mayhem, which is the first time that Saturday’s news casts didn’t lead with a report of injuries at a mall. Shopping online has more appeal to me, other than