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Jeffrey John Dixon Jeffrey John Dixon's blog:

Wisdom and Authority

September 1923 marks the centenary of the publication of Kangaroo, a novel inspired by the author’s and his wife’s stay in Australia, shortly after the end of WWI. The central characters – the writer Richard Lovat Somers and his German wife Harriet – are, soon after their arrival, befriended by a lo Read more of this blog post »
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Published on September 23, 2023 07:17
Paul Colt Paul Colt's blog:

Hawmps

Yes, the United States Cavalry had a camel corps briefly in the mid nineteenth century. The brainchild of Secretary of War Jefferson Davis, the camel corps experiment was conducted partially under the command of Robert E. Lee, then commanding officer of the Department of Texas. Camels as pack animal Read more of this blog post »
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Published on September 23, 2023 07:17
Sebastian Nothwell Sebastian Nothwell's blog:

Saturday Snippet, 9.23.23

The music resumed. Fiore took a tentative step, balancing on the balls of his feet as Enzo had instructed. He did not fall.

Again Enzo retreated. Again Fiore advanced. But as he swept in to fill the lack, only for Enzo to withdraw, Fiore realized it was no such thing. Enzo did not flee from him. Rath Read more of this blog post »
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Published on September 23, 2023 07:05
Ingrid Haunold Ingrid Haunold's blog:

How To Write a Great Story

How To Write a Great Story How To Write a Great Story by Caroline Lawrence

My rating: 3 of 5 stars


This is a great how-to-book for children/teenagers who want to write mystery/detective stories of their own.

It's also a great book for teachers who teach creative writing to children/teenagers.

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Published on September 23, 2023 07:03
Richard J. Thorne Richard J. Thorne's blog:

The Value of Risk Management

Risk Management is the art and science of identifying, assessing, and mitigating potential threats and opportunities in the business landscape. Much like an airline pilot studies the weather patterns in order to ensure a safe and comfortable flight, a prudent leader analyses the business environment

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Published on September 22, 2023 01:30
Lincoln Allison Lincoln Allison's blog:

Fraud

Brown poses as black And grey as white Eejits impersonate leaders And grown men feign pain they do not feel Boys pretend to be girls And morons pass as intellectuals Nonentities play act celebrity And darkness sells itself as enlightenment Many claim to believe in democracy And everyone says that th Read more of this blog post »
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Published on September 23, 2023 04:02
Sarah L. Frantz Sarah L. Frantz's blog:

Leaping Snakes!

My granddaughter came for a day visit, bringing her school, hoping for a fun outing with her Marmee.

After breakfast and some successful phonics work, I promised to take her out for a swing before we ran errands. She had confessed something to me earlier in the morning. After talking gently with her

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Published on September 22, 2023 08:24
Meredith R. Lyons Meredith R. Lyons's blog:

The best part has been you.

I’ve been trying to think of something to liken the book publishing experience to. In a way, it’s like graduating from college in that you work toward it for a very long time and then the actual graduation day comes and you’re like, “What? It’s actually happening?” You’ve had the graduation date on

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Published on September 22, 2023 07:01
Frederick Dodson Frederick Dodson's blog:

Reality Creation Q&A with Fred Dodson, Wednesday 9 to 10 am on Zoom

Reality Creation Q&A with Fred Dodson. Freely accessible to all Reality Creation Members. I’ll post a link to the Zoom session in Members-Overview on Wednesday morning. We start at 9 am and go to 10. Bring some questions with you.

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Published on September 22, 2023 14:50
Naomi Kritzer Naomi Kritzer's blog:

Election 2023: Minneapolis City Council, Ward 5

Hey Naomi where are you, early voting is about to start, hello?

I had proofs to review (for my book that’s coming out in November) and then just as I was thinking “I really need to get focused on the election guide” I had a really nasty fall during which I did not hit my head but may have mildly

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Published on September 22, 2023 14:50
Sam Saylett Sam Saylett's blog:

Updates: Covers, Edits, and Nanowrimo

Covers

Be on the lookout in the next few weeks for an updated cover for Beyond the Paladin Door! I’m working with a cover creator from Reedsy to design a new look for my first novella and hopefully build a foundation for future covers. See below for the covers I provided to the creator for inspir

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Published on September 22, 2023 07:01
Emese Maczko Emese Maczko's blog:

16 Chili Recipes to Keep You Warm on Chilly Nights

When the weather turns chilly, there’s nothing quite like a warm bowl of chili to comfort and satisfy your taste buds. Whether you prefer it mild and hearty or spicy and adventurous, this collection of 16 chili recipes has something for everyone. From classic beef chili to creative vegetarian option

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Published on September 23, 2023 06:00
Sherri Snelling Sherri Snelling's blog:

The Secrets to Living Longer (Pssst. . . It Has Not Changed Over the Years)

News headline: We are living longer. Today, we have 88,000 U.S. centenarians which will grow to 600,000 by 2050. According to the New England Centenarian Study, 1 in every 5,000 Americans are age 100 or more. In fact, 1 in 20 boomer generation women age 63 today is expected to join the centenarian c

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Published on September 22, 2023 14:34
Φώντας Τρούσας Φώντας Τρούσας's blog:

ΜΙΚΡΑ ΚΕΙΜΕΝΑ ΑΠΟ ΤΟ FACEBOOK 536

23/9/2023
Παρακολουθώ κι εγώ αυτές τις τελευταίες παρουσίες τηςΑχτσιόγλου στην τιβί και ακούγοντάς την πλήττω. Πλήττω θανάσιμα. Πλήττω κατ’αρχάς από τον παντελώς αδιάφορο πολιτικά και αισθητικά δικηγορίστικο λόγο της.
Το ότι είναι νομικός, εννοώ, κάνει κρα, αφού όσο την ακούςνομίζεις ότι αγορεύει σε δ Read more of this blog post »
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Published on September 23, 2023 04:05
Jacquelyn Lenox Tuxill Jacquelyn Lenox Tuxill's blog:

Leaving China, Part 2: Making Our Way Back to America

After our harrowing flight from Chengdu in late 1944, my family spent four nights in Kunming under a moon waxing to full. Japanese warplanes attacked the city several times, sending us to bomb shelters. We left Kunming on the fifth evening aboard a Hump airlift plane returning to its home base in In

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Published on September 14, 2023 07:46
Ally Brown Ally Brown's blog:

Advice from a Manta Ray

A Manta Ray would tell you to direct your attention to where you want to go.

Advice from a Manta Ray from The Whine Bar by Ally Brown

I'm an author. That much is probably obvious by now. However, it took me a long time, and a challenging wavy journey to get there. But now I have arrived, and I love what I do. . . I create thoughts and words that may help

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Published on September 22, 2023 09:41
Brian  McKechnie Brian McKechnie's blog:

Arkells release new album ‘Laundry Pile’ on pink vinyl

Arkells released their eighth studio album this week, Laundry Pile, and it’s available on special pink vinyl.

After releasing Blink Once and Blink Twice back-to-back in 2021 and 2022, the band wasn’t planning another album so soon.

Laundry Pile is our most raw, and intimate record yet,” lead singer M

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Published on September 22, 2023 08:06
Bonnie Traymore Bonnie Traymore's blog:

Back to School!

Aloha,

My new release, Head Case, launches today, just in time for the start of fall and back-to-school season. It's a twisty mystery/thriller set at on an isolated private school campus in the dead of winter.

It's equal parts exciting and terrifying to launch a new book. I would be honored if you'd Read more of this blog post »
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Published on September 23, 2023 06:42
Jake Berman Jake Berman's blog:

OMG. I HAVE MY COPY OF THE BOOK ON MY DESK. (if you ordered one, you'll get it in a few weeks)

I now have my personal copy of The Lost Subways of North America sitting on my dinner table right now.  If you ordered a signed copy from me, I'll ship it in 4 weeks or so.  If you haven't ordered one yet, you can order one here.

I am over the moon about this.

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Published on September 22, 2023 09:13
Jimmy Clare Jimmy Clare's blog:

An In-Depth Analysis of '1 Percent More' Book: A Comprehensive Review and Practical Guide

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This article provides a comprehensive review and practical guide to the book \'1 Percent More.\' It offers readers a well-rounded perspective, covering various aspects and delivering high-quality information, insights, and practical guidance.

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Whether you\'re looking to improve your personal or

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Published on September 22, 2023 16:59
Allie Samberts Allie Samberts's blog:

The Only Way Out is Through

I am a fan of the third act breakup. Hear me out! I think it’s a necessary plot device that brings our lovers closer together in the end, and I’m here for the payoff! More on that in a minute, but first…

Today’s coffee break is not so much about coffee as it is about pumpkin spice. (Are we surpri

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Published on September 22, 2023 10:37
Sarah B. Guest Perry Sarah B. Guest Perry's blog:

Visions of the countryside. Landscapes by French painter William Didier-Pouget. Living from 1864 to 1959, he is associated with the later phase of Impressionism. Studied in Toulouse and later in Paris.

Soleil levant, vallée de la Dordogne. Undated, by 1959. French. Oil on canvas. William Didier-Pouget, painter (1864-1959). Signed ‘Didier-Pouget’ on the lower right. © estate of the artist. Image © 2021-2023 Bonhams. Fair use license. via https://www.bonhams.com/auction/28104/lot/10/william-didier-p Read more of this blog post »
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Published on September 22, 2023 07:04
Rhyan Scorpio-Rhys Rhyan Scorpio-Rhys's blog:

Tiny Stories: Cosmetic Layers (Revised)

Kathryn's gift, her one unique talent, had always been projecting a calm demeanor that she expertly layered like cosmetics over all her various...
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Published on September 22, 2023 21:00
Rick Potter Rick Potter's blog:

Mabon and The Autumn Equinox

The name for the Autumn Equinox in the Druid tradition is Alban Elfed, which means ‘The Light of the Water’. This holiday has been connected to the Welsh figure Mabon in recent times. It is important to know that while there is nothing in the story of Mabon that directly connects him to the Autumn E

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Published on September 23, 2023 03:28
Diana Beranek Diana Beranek's blog:

Book Fairs & Literary Festivals Bible For Authors

  


There are a few hundred popular book fairs held across thecountry annually. There are also dozens of international ones as well. Thesefairs provide awesome opportunities to authors — and should be a key part ofany serious book marketing campaign.  

Why should authors attend these book fairs? Au

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Published on September 22, 2023 07:10
Cordelia Kelly Cordelia Kelly's blog:

Gothic Books


“Listen! The wind is rising, and the air is full of leaves,


We have had our summer evenings, now for October eves!”

Humbert Wolfe

My adoration of this season is well documented. The leaves, the crisp air – sweater weather! All the amazing baking that’s going on right now. Yes, pumpkin spice, it was i

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Published on September 22, 2023 08:37
Flor Vandekerckhove Flor Vandekerckhove's blog:

Een nabeschouwing: Dikke Matille, Patrick Lagrou en Hugo Claus

1955. Het beeld van George Grard⇲ wordt op de sokkel naast het kursaal geplaatst. Sindsdien is het in Oostende onderwerp van beroering.


[Dit stukje ligt al enige tijd op publicatie te wachten. Ik stelde het uit tot de wind rond de Oostendse Dikke Matille was gaan liggen, ik wachtte to
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Published on September 23, 2023 00:39
Nina Purtee Nina Purtee's blog:

Did You Shop Porto Banus Catalog in the 90s?

Today, I am on a mission to find customers of the womens' fashion catalog, Porto Banus, in the 1990's. Similar to J Peterman at the time, Porto Banus had a story line going through it about a young woman named Annie who ...

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Published on September 23, 2023 05:33
Angie Holden Angie Holden's blog:

How to Make Cricut Party Favors with Venture

Today we’re diving into the world of Cricut Venture and how to use it to make party favors using Cricut Cutie images. If you make a lot of the same projects at one time with your Cricut, like party favors or family reunion shirts, you’re going to love the ability to simplify those projects usingCont

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Published on September 22, 2023 06:10
Edzard Ernst Edzard Ernst's blog:

Homeopathy: An Ongoing Public Health Failure

The US ‘Public Citizen‘ is an American non-profit, progressive consumer rights advocacy group, and think tank based in Washington, D.C. They recently published an article entitled “FDA Guidance on Homeopathic Drugs: An Ongoing Public Health Failure“. Here are a few excerpts: In December 2022, the U.

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Published on September 23, 2023 01:16
Atif Maqbool Atif Maqbool's blog:

A Guide to Best Hotels in Muzaffarabad: Where Comfort Meets Scenic Beauty

When planning a visit to Muzaffarabad, the capital of Azad Jammu and Kashmir, finding the right accommodation is essential to ensure a comfortable and memorable stay. This picturesque city offers a variety of hotels that cater to different budgets and preferences. In this guide, we’ll explore some o

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Published on September 23, 2023 04:10
Sam Austen Sam Austen's blog:

MEOW Ep. 30 - Millie Bobby Brown, Nineteen Steps, and the Role of the Ghostwriter

Today's podcast covers Stranger Things actress-turned-literary wunderkind Millie Bobby Brown's breathtakingly ghostwritten Nineteen Steps, which is being unfairly panned as an exploitative, juvenile cash-in. Find out why it's anything but in this eloquent, 3000-word apologia, ghostwritten by my cat.

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Published on September 22, 2023 16:28
Amy Kulp Amy Kulp's blog:

Deactivated Social Media: Twitter

Picture Hello everyone,

A while back (probably January?) I was adding myself to all of these social media accounts under the advice of some seasoned professionals. Since then, I have deactivated a couple that I may not have understood how to use the most efficiently and some that I struggled using.

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Published on September 22, 2023 08:00
Alexia Georghiou Alexia Georghiou's blog:

Tying Organizational Values into the Employee Review Process: A Guide to Rewarding Values-Driven Employees

Introduction

Every organization has a set of core values that define its culture and guide its operations. These values often represent the company's mission, vision, and principles. Integrating these values into the employee review process is a powerful way to ensure that your organization's cul

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Published on September 22, 2023 15:00
Jennifer J. Coldwater Jennifer J. Coldwater's blog:

How to support indies

On Fridays, we support indie authors. Free ways

Post about it on social media.

Ask for it at your local library (here’s how)

Write a review, even a short one. Fifteen words will do!

Attend a reading — or better yet help set one up.

Inexpensive ways

Buy a copy

directly from th

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Published on September 22, 2023 07:30
Cathy Goodwin Cathy Goodwin's blog:

“Writing is easy…just tear your heart out.”

Image by Luke Lung on Unsplash.

“There’s nothing to writing. All you do is sit down at a typewriter and open a vein.” It’s not clear where this quote originated, but it’s been around a while.

I’ve also lost count of the number of writers – on Medium and elsewhere – who share some variation of this

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Published on September 22, 2023 13:50
Susan L  Hart Susan L Hart's blog:

The Fall

Tyrants, and your ilk!From honest ones world over,their trust you do bilk. Your empire’s built onthe worst kind of deception,you traitorous scum. They wait to be saved,you anticipate your win,“a world full of slaves”. But the Tree of Lifestands stoic through your scorching,your stealing, your strife Read more of this blog post »
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Published on September 23, 2023 05:13
Tom Glatch Tom Glatch's blog:

1964 Rambler American 440 Convertible

The 1964 Rambler American was a critically important product for American Motors. As their low-price leader, it would carry on the Rambler legacy in a throughly modern compact. The 1964 Rambler American 440 Convertible we just photographed for The Complete Book of AMC Cars is proof an inexpensive ca

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Published on September 22, 2023 09:44
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