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In Silks my Julia Goes: A Writer Makes (and Wears) Period Clothing  #bewitchingbooktours https://buff.ly/44BvT7U


The Heart of Chenoa by Creole Noir #bewitchingbooktours https://buff.ly/4ad5G0Q


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When I opened my so-called publication cupboard a few days ago – the large cupboard containing my author’s books – I realized something: after all these years of professional writing, countless sleepless nights, repeatedly disrupted work-life balance and a big suitcase of experience, my closet now t Read more of this blog post »

Amazing book that turns the Vampire trope on its head. This is Butler's last book, written after a long period of writer's block, and was published just before she died. Ironically, she made the 'young' vampire heroine of her book 53 years old, the same age as herself. There is an amazing subtext of Read more of this blog post »

I've a new book out!!A Bonsai Tree Called Geoff: Police Stories I Probably Shouldn't ShareA Bonsai Tree Called Geoff: Police Stories I Probably Shouldn't Share

Am I the best cop on the streets?.. No.

But do I go to work with a positive attitude and put 100% into every incident I attend?.. Also No.

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It's easy to feel overwhelmed in life, isn't it? Sometimes, it feels like the weight of the world is resting squarely on our shoulders, pressing down until it's hard to breathe. But in those moments, even the tiniest flicker of hope can change everything.

Think about it – just a little bit of hope c Read more of this blog post »

Good Afternoon,

Fellow Authors and Readers. I hope you are all well.

As we ease ourselves into another weekend, I have to say this week has been one of the busiest for a while. There were some alterations to ‘Vera2’ before we left. One’s I have to say I am now pleased I completed.

Situated in the middl Read more of this blog post »

In the few months my newest Sci-Fi/Fantasy book will be available. It is titled: The Northland Chronicles - Mother World in Peril. Follow the expeditioners as they attempt to save the Northland from certain destruction from violent energy surges. As the Northland begins to crumble, Baben, the Cosmic Read more of this blog post »

Dear readers,

Today is stuff your earbuds day, an event that occurs twice a year, with a chance to grab free audiobooks!

Check out the website: www.romanceaudiobookworms.com

My fantasy short story, Midnight Prince, is there. Be sure to grab it!

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𝐀 𝐌𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐤 𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐭𝐨 𝐁𝐞𝐭𝐚 & 𝐀𝐑𝐂 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬!
📚🌟 To every beta and ARC reader, my tremendous thanks for pouring your time, dedication, and invaluable feedback into reading, critiquing, and reviewing 𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑷𝒖𝒍𝒔𝒆 𝒐𝒇 𝑴𝒚 𝑯𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒕. Your insights and support have brought an extra layer of strength in creating this Read more of this blog post »

Haiku

The pine branch is white
with dawn frost, soon to vanish
forever again.

Joe Biden/ Yahya Sinwar
vs
Donald Trump/Vladimir Putin

What happens when irresistible evil meets immovable dementia?

Answer coming this November 5th.

Enter a chance to win a FREE paperback copy of my new book The Codger and the Sparrow on Goodreads! 

The giveaway dates are May 11 - May 23, 2024. U.S. residents only. Five copies available in the giveaway. Good luck!

Enter here:

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I am excited to announce my latest book, 'My 1981 Diary', now available on Kindle and forthcoming as a paperback! I would love you to read it and write a review. I will also be offering some free giveaways so please watch this space.

Warm wishes

Alice


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My new book this year, The Coming of the Dryas (2nd edition), adds important recent events occurring in the northern seas. Amid increasing doubts surrounding the official story that puts the blame on a minor atmospheric gas, warming temperatures and we the people for climate change, there is a bette Read more of this blog post »

Hunger: Library Edition by Stefán Máni

My rating: 4 of 5 stars


*** Possible Spoilers ***

This is an audio translation of a book published in Iceland. I rated it 4 because mine is currently the only rating and I want to give anyone seeing this an indication of what I believe is close to the rating i Read more of this blog post »

What keeps you from getting trapped?

Being trapped doesn't just limit itself to being physically confined or pinned down, as it can also happen when doubt, anxiety or anger takes hold. "Dead [and trapped] in [their]...sins" (Ephesians 2:1) were the Ephesians, due to "obeying the devil" (2:2). Fortuna Read more of this blog post »

Over the years, we’ve worked with married couples who want to be together in business. We volunteered for SCORE in South Dakota, a Small Business Administration (SBA) partner affiliate. SCORE helps business owners and entrepreneurs start a business, or, if they’re currently operating a business, wit

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One of the most crucial elements of any novel is the setting. It’s like a stage on which your characters play out the story. Getting it right can elevate your book from mundane to mesmerizing.

First off, why does the setting matter so much? In a post on Elite Authors it says: “Your story’s setting is

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メイドの日だそうなので、お口を拭いてくれるメイド山脇様
#ヘブバン

El mundo antes de que amanezca está poblado de silencios extraños que rompe el sonido lejano de un coche, del cantar de los grillos que huyen de los aspersores, de sombras de árbol que no sirven como refugio ante un primer rayo de sol; de tórtolas madrugadoras, de pájaros trasnochados.

El mundo antes

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I started university with an English major with a concentration in Creative Writing. Since I had to take 12 credits, I decided to take four different Creative Writing classes, one each semester. That way, I would have a fun class. Since then, I’ve added a Spanish major andI’m hoping to get a certifi

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TLDR: A guide for having a family discipleship time on Genesis 7–8 based on the ACT Bible Study Method.

Act 2: People DisobeyScene 5: Noah During the FloodGenesis 7:1—8:19Analyze the PassageStep 1: Introduce the Passage

Genesis was written by Moses sometime between 1445–1405 BC to help the Israelites

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Coffee & Donut Dodo

Watch ARK: The Animated Series - Season 1 | Prime Video

on ep 3 of this series! Anyone else checked it out?

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One recent literary work that delves into the eerie realm of sleepwalking-induced crimes is Anna O by Matthew Blake. The novel explores the aftermath of a harrowing incident involving Anna, who becomes the prime suspect in the murder of two friends during a night out with family and friends

The primary cause of death of men and women globally is cardiovascular disease, with heart attacks, coronary heart disease and strokes resulting in deaths in not just the elderly but increasing numbers under 75 years old and particularly in the 45 – 60 years age bracket. You can read the previous po Read more of this blog post »

NEXT TICKETS AVAILABLE THIS SATURDAY 11th MAY

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When my friend Geraldine Beskin, the witch, who runs the Altlantis Bookshop invited me to attend the Pagan Pride Parade at Beltane, I knew it was too good an opportunity to miss. From far and wide, emerging from

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It’s that time of week again where you get to read another newsletter of interest and opinion, and I get to pontificate and opine as if the musings of a man who writes make-believe for a living, carry any reasonable weight!

Firstly, book progress; Bad Medicine continues to sell well. Court of Fey was

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Prepare to be inspired! The cover reveal for The Empty Nest Blueprint for Single Parents is finally here. I love it when a book visually comes to life. And no more does this happen than when the cover is created and revealed. This is one of my favorite aspects of being an author. This process was di Read more of this blog post »

Clay kindly supports this Substack post. Ever since I mastered data enrichment for outbound, I screenshare it on my mentorship calls. The only way for people to understand how super-easy and useful Clay is is to see it in action in their cases ✌️.

This time, I will show you how straightfor

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It’s been a while since I posted my post on Creating Character Images with Stable Diffusion and technology in the generative AI image creation space marches on. In the original posting, my go-to model was CyberRealistic_v33. Since that posting, both Stable Diffusion and the UI options for interactin

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The Essential P.D. James: A Definitive Ranking of Her Top 5 Books

Did you know there is a bonus epilogue for readers who read Wrath? You would if you visited Wrath’s story extra page . 

If you didn’t, no worries! Although I would recommend that you still check out Wrath’s story extras, I’m adding the link to Wrath’s bonus epilogue in this blog for you as well. 

Now,

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Divorce is often an emotionally and financially draining process. When comparing divorce mediation costs to litigation expenses, it’s crucial to consider various factors. In Texas, the choice between mediation and litigation can significantly impact both your wallet and your well-being. Let’s explor

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[Me] Let’s have a philosophical dialogue in the style of Plato. You will explain and defend the philosophy of Pyrrhonian skepticism and I will attempt to criticize it. You begin with a very short summary of Pyrrhonism. Please keep your answers brief so that this will be a dialogue, not a lecture

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Aerial view in Turkey, now modern-day Antioch. (Scopio)In this week’s Bible Study:

Part five of our study of the Book of Acts, Chapters 11-20. Countdown to Pentecost!

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In the weeks leading to Pentecost, I’m studying the book of Acts each week. I hop

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