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அமெரிக்காவிலும் கனடாவிலும் எனது சந்திப்புகள்
வரும் அக்டோபர் 1 அன்று திருவனந்தபுரத்தில் இருந்து கிளம்பி அமெரிக்கா செல்கிறேன். ஒரு மாதக்காலம் அமெரிக்காவில் இருப்பேன். பல்வேறு ஊர்களில் நிகழ்ச்சிகள் உள்ளன.
இந்தியாவில் நாங்கள் ஒருங்கிணைக்கும் இலக்கியச் சந்திப்பு போல ஒன்றை சென்ற ஆண்டு அமெரிக்காவில் தொடங்கினோம். பூன் என்னும் சிறு குன்றுமேல் ஒரு மலைமா
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Wormwood
I began selling soap for Proctor & Gamble in 1965. Placing laundry products in the hands of homemakers had not been a long- or short-range plan of mine. But I was 23 and, well, I had no plans of any kind. And I had no money. So, when I was offered a job at 14K/y
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DREAMS UNDER GLASS is one!
Happy first book birthday to my second book baby, Dreams Under Glass! I am so grateful for the love this book has received from readers, bookstores, and book reviewers. Thank you for buying, reading, reviewing, suggesting your library obtain a copy--it means so much to me!
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The Sin God will not Forgive
Matthew 13:30-32
Therefore, I say to you, any sin and blasphemy shall be forgiven people, but blasphemy against the Spirit shall not be forgiven.”
The statements in this passage rightfully cause us to pause and ponder the implications of what Jesus is stating. In thes Read more of this blog post »

Eva’s Byte #439 – Life Lines
“Be a leader, not a follower” - while many have proffered these words, I credit my mother for this line. She said it often enough to me during my formative years.
“Compete with yourself, cooperate with others” - expressed in other ways, this was mine printed on a banner in Read more of this blog post »

The King Of One-Night Stands Is On Sale!!
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How to Write a Novel in 37 Easy Steps- Part Three
Here's a lesson I hope most junior high school kids learn- the first draft is not the final draft. It should be nowhere near what you hand in! As a writer, that's even more true.
In part two of this series, I had just finished writing and assembling the rough/first draft. All of the individual chapte
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Writing Women Characters
Initially, I wanted to revisit Gail Simone’s Women in Refrigerators, with a specific look at the term “fridging” and how it is used today. The more research I did, however, the more I realized I had more to say on the subject of writing women characters in general.
Another way to put it: look up “bre
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A Review: Emergent Properties by Aimee Ogden

Title: Emergent Properties
Author: Aimee Ogden
Format: Kindle e-book
Genre: Science fiction, mystery, LGBTQ
Scorn is a state-of-the-art AI created by CEOs of the world’s most powerful corporations. Defying their mothers’ expectations, they are still a parental disappointment, but they make a l
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Review: Fireflies by Shea Hulse
Fireflies: A Celtic Romance Series
Three stars means I liked it! Personally, I love Irish mythology so this definitely captured my interest. The story is very enjoyable. That being said, I’m not a fan of cliffhangers but I can surmise this whole series will end with the good guys winning so it’s
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How Does A Writer Succeed Today?

If authors hope to be published, they are toldthey need to get a literary agent. When they approach the agents, they can’tget their work looked at because some intern screens to see how many socialmedia followers the author has. Writers can pen a book that heals the heart,brings joy, solves pro
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The Beast of Glenmara by Newton Webb
Free Horror Stories
The Beast of Glenmara by Newton Webb
Free Horror StoriesHorror Story CompilationsTHINGS THAT GO BUMP IN THE NIGHT: 91 FREE horror stories, including 'The Green Man', ‘Ain't Nothin' But The Blues’, ‘Shadow of the Wolf’, ‘Blade of the Blood God’, ‘The Wine Cellar’ and ‘The Bl
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Navigating the Road Ahead
I love the vibrant colors of fall, the crisp mornings, and soup making. As the days grow shorter it seems we have a desire to look inward and assess our progress on life’s road that can fluctuate from paved and smooth to rough and treacherous. I find time to reflect and be in gratitude for all its t
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The Food Is Medicine (FIM) Movement
Optimal nutrition can be a highly cost-effective, even net positive, government program.
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Recent Reads
Since the beginning of August, I have been reading through around eight books. I wanted to share the three standout books and ones which I’d definitely recommend giving a read. These books on this list don’t necessarily fit any specific category, as in they aren’t all brand new 2023 release books or
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34 Amazing Life Changing Stories Revealing God’s Faithfulness and Transforming Power
Waking up one morning I enthusiastically proclaimed to my husband, ‘I am going to collect 50 life changing stories and write a book.’
My husband looked over at my squishy morning face and affectionately said, 50 is a lot, maybe start with 30?
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Mengerson Nature Reserve

A beautiful fall day means a hike in the woods for Sunny and me. Today we ventured to Mengerson Nature Reserve in Fort Wayne, Indiana. This is another Acres Land Trust location. It was part of the Carl Mengerson family farm and donated in 1989. Today it is a forested oasis in the middle of a commerc
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Our Lady, Star of the Sea

It’s already the end of September! And you know what that means. A lot, actually. This is a busy week, with Star of the Sea today, the feast of the Archangels tomorrow, and also the harvest moon on the same day. Wow. But we’re focusi
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Strong Language

Garlic Parmesan Chicken Wings (Crispy Oven Baked)
Crispy garlic parmesan chicken wings are so juicy and flavorful, your family and friends are going to want seconds. These wings are
The post Garlic Parmesan Chicken Wings (Crispy Oven Baked) appeared first on On My Kids Plate.
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Five Fall Favourites Day Three

Buddy-Read Books
My friends and I don't get to do buddy reads as often as we'd like, but when we are able to we always somehow end up reading a mystery, and usually a vintage one at that, for the sole purpose of trying to solve the crime before the main charac Read more of this blog post »

Top 5 Favorite Buddy-Read Books | Five Fall Favorites
I’m so happy to be participating in the Five Fall Favorites linkup this year! For six days in a row, I am sharing five of …
The post Top 5 Favorite Buddy-Read Books | Five Fall Favorites appeared first on A Ruby in the Rough.
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