Before posting the review, I just want to take a moment to pause and remember that horrible day when a series of four coordinated terrorist attacks by the Islamic terrorist group al-Qaeda on the United States occurred on the morning of September 11, 2001. As with all horrors that men inflict upon mankind, this one should […]
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Starting off today with a contest. I have been sponsoring back-to-school contests, one of which just ended, and this new one runs until September 12th. The Grand Prize Winner will receive a Kindle Fire as well as one e-book from each of the participating authors! The Runner-Up will receive a selection of 15 e-books from the featured authors. Not too
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This may or may not be my last commentary about the political scene, but I will try my best to not rail against the candidates too often. IN RECENT NEWS The Trumster has realized he has to soften his stance on the immigration issue, as well as tone down his racist rhetoric. All that because
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Before we get into the news, I thought you might enjoy this: One of the things trending in the news of late is the lack of any real gun control legislation coming from a recent Senate session. Here is what Stephen Colbert had to say to the senate: Senate! You couldn’t pass a bill if it
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First I have to say I am dismayed that it looks like Bernie Sanders will not get enough delegates to win the Democratic nomination as a presidential candidate. Unfortunately, a lot of the reasons have to do with the political power in Washington – both parties having party machines that control too much of what
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Please help me welcome Kasia Radzka as a special guest this Sunday. She is the author of Lethal Instincts, a romantic suspense novel. We are exchanging excerpts today, so I am a guest on her blog. Do hop over if you care to after reading her excerpt here. Lethal Instincts – Blurb Lexi Ryder is
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Not much for the blog today. Still struggling with issues of pain that limit computer time. First a little humor to start the week off. I loved this meme that was circulating on Facebook. I’m sure we’ve all felt this way and tried to keep on smiling. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ I follow several blogs, Writer Unboxed being
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Julie Ryan is here as today’s Wednesday’s Guest. She writes the Greek Island Mystery Series that debuted with Jenna’s Journey. She is sharing a bit about a typical day in her life that may eventually put some words on paper, or not. Join us in a glass of bubbly and enjoy as we celebrate her
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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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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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