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Меня Ночесветка позвала в флешмоб, я такое люблю, но сам поименно звать людей не буду, патамушта люди сабаки ^__^. Буду рад всем, кто впишется поучаствовать. Только как-то меня тэгните, чтобы я пришел и вас почитал)) мне интересно. Правда. Даже если мы незнакомы. Потому что нет ничего интереснее люд Read more of this blog post »

In my novel, Much Ado About Corona, one of the indigenous characters, affectionately called "Granddad" by the people of Moosehead, was abducted as a child by the RCMP and put into the residential school system. Now, at the end of his life, he again finds himself under government "care," locked away Read more of this blog post »

I’m excited about the release of Tropical Target by Jennifer Pierce. This is the next installment in Year One of the Suamalie Islands series. Each book can be read as a stand alone. I’ve started reading this one and love it.
Jennifer asked this question of the other authors. My answer follows:
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Progress on The Last Dragonrider has been good this month, though a little slower than previously. I added 11,000 words, so it now stands at 58,000 words.

On Wednesday 25th October, I'll be doing my first ever face-to-face talk, at Urban Arts Studio in St Annes. I'll read from some of my books, share Read more of this blog post »

Summer is still holding on here in Ottawa, despite the rapidly shortening days and the return to school. It’s supposed to hit 28 degrees almost every day this week, and I don’t remember an October this hot before, ever. On the one hand, that’s kind of scary. On the other hand, I’m still getting bean

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I worked at a U.S. consulate in a Middle Eastern country many years ago during a government shutdown over congressional budget disputes. It was hard to explain the shutdown to the people in that country, those we were trying to interest in a democratic form of government. They may have wondered why Read more of this blog post »

Sacré Bleu by Christopher Moore

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


*** Possible Spoilers ***

This was a romp through the art world of the impressionists and hilarious in parts. It was also a love story and a fast moving adventure. It is not, however, for everyone. If you're squeamish about rape jokes then thi Read more of this blog post »

Hey, all you honorary Synergist Knights out there. Guess what? Book# 1 in The Talisman Series is now available on audiobook. That's right!! The Search For Synergy can be bought as an audiobook so all those little dragon readers out there and people who just like audiobooks can get in on the action a Read more of this blog post »

Hello Dear Friends,

 

You know, anxiety often arises from the gap between perceived threats or demands in a given situation, and our perceived ability to handle them. So when anxiety strikes, it's crucial to discern its root cause: is it the external demands and expectations of your environment, or is

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Here's a short poetry reading I did in honor of the great poet & mystic's birthday, today:

https://youtube.com/shorts/dBRdkB6WVj...

Received this from Austin Maccauley publishers. A very good report and synopsis about The Rough Close Murder.....

RE: 'The Rough Close Murder' and 'The Day the Sun Disappeared'
Your manuscripts were brought to our attention at the latest Editorial Board meeting when we discussed
the potential of thei Read more of this blog post »

I have an ARC open for a dark fantasy, Beauty and the Beast inspired novel. This will be sent in November with an 11/20 due date. Check out the ARC sign up form for a synopsis and some of the trigger warnings.

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1. You wake up in complete darkness, bound and unable to move. The only sound you hear is a chilling whisper in your ear. What does it say?


2. A seemingly ordinary antique mirror hangs in your new home, but when you gaze into it for too long, you begin to see unsettling reflections of a different wor Read more of this blog post »

We remarked on A Book at Breakfast how analogous Fellowship is to The Hobbit: Gandalf comes to the Shire, sends a middle aged hobbit off on an adventure, they stop at Rivendell for counsel, before continuing across the Misty Mountains and ending up underground with goblins. Gandalf leaves the compan Read more of this blog post »

A Review

The Prehistory of the Mind: The Cognitive Origins of Art and Science, written by Steven Mithen, was published nearly thirty years ago, in 1996.

His daunting self-set task: to explain the evolution of the modern human mind.

Mithen is an archaeologist who has access to and studies artifacts

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I have created an instagram page that has story art from my books series on it. Check it out Here.

The images are merely artist impressions or AI generated.

On Defense? Go to Offense! And Do It In Love.

In 1,2 & 3 John, Apostle John holds out his arms and welcomes young believers into the fellowship of Christians (aka the Church). The first order of business is the Light of Messiah Jesus’ presence in the assembly of belivers.

The next order of busi

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I joined the local library this week, and what a joy it was to access so many treasures. There’s nothing quite like being surrounded by books. I used to be in a library all the time, reading this and reading that. I gained so much from being amongst all those still-to-be-read tomes. It’s always been Read more of this blog post »

A little change of pace. The very last chapter in my first book Club Morocco,John Boy says the following: "At times, citizens do things that government people find unable to accomplish. While at the Club I learned lots about life and the value of family, especially in a wealthy modern country like o Read more of this blog post »

I read four books in September, including a couple I rated five stars. Here we go in order of reading…

1. Snowflakes and Sparks by Sophie-Leigh Robbins
This book is full of sweet cosiness and (at least when I bought it) free on Kindle! Brilliant characters, great setting, a bookstore… what more could Read more of this blog post »

Photo by Hanna Eberhard on Unsplash

Many years ago, I did a 12-week fitness program based on a book called “Body for Life”. Do you remember it? It was all the rage back in the late 90s and new millennium.

Hyped-up programs that promise personal and physical transformation come and go, but there’s

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 so, let me begin where this little adventure called life left off yesterday. i needed the top team in the Mexican soccer league to beat one of the worst ones to get a 5 team parlay to hit. so, i watched them lose at home to that lower team, 2-1. now, apparently, that set off a major case of bad moj

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Happy and Healthy Birthday to "the kid on the cover" of #94Maidens AND the beautiful survivor on the cover of the Jewish Journal!!!

Read her true, unfathomable #Holocaust story at https://www.amazon.com/dp/1689790946/

It may be her birthday, but SHE'S the gift that inspires us each and every day!! W Read more of this blog post »

To go from frustrated that your book isn't selling to happy that your book is selling and attracting ideal clients starts with a tiny step.

$77 is that step.

Just $2.57 a day.

That’s just a little more than a short Café Americano at Starbucks and a whole $1 less than a Carmel Macchiato at McDonalds.

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I'm so glad you're here with me to learn more about relationships. First and foremost, I'm honored that you would want to bring better health to your relationship.

This kind of work is not for the faint of heart but for the determined and those willing to find health and purpose individually and tog Read more of this blog post »

Hello readers!

As the leaves turn and the nights grow longer, I'm thrilled to announce the release of my latest short story, WHERE THE MOONS BLEED. This season, journey with me to Darkrift—a chaotic planet echoing with whispers of ancient tales and the haunting presence of an immortal demon hound.

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Why care about Disclosure of UAP's?

First, there is the sheer wonder of the monumental discovery that we are not alone in the universe, the most momentous and consequential paradigm change in human history.

I am with the Lakota, who have a saying, ‘’Mitakuye Oyasin...we are all related. Two-legged, f Read more of this blog post »

The Lost Child

Thanks to my editor, Ben Rowe, for another fantastic book column. September brings a challenging ten-year exploration of novel writing. My new crime thriller, The Lost Child, is front and center in this month's Reading Room. Read more of this blog post »

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