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May 4, 2016
Cruisin’ through books cause books make life worth living with Aly 5/4/16 part 2
Walking back into a good series. This book continues were Shism left us. This series for me is action packed and a wonderful adventure. I loved reading this series and think it ended well. I received this book from the author in exchange for an honest review* 4/5
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Cruisin’ through books cause books make life worth living with Aly 5/4/16 part 1
The Starriest Summer by Adelle Yeung
I smiled and laughed with this book. I have been waiting for my chance at virtual reality myself. I have it on pre-order. lol This book was great and kept me reading the whole way through. I was excited to read and join in the fun with these characters. What a great idea this author had! * I received this book from the author in exchange for a honest review* 4/5
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May 3, 2016
Day 85 of 90: Twenty Two Thousand And Counting #ASMSG #IARTG #IAN1 #SupportIndieAuthors #Inspiration
Can you believe there’s only five more of these to go? It’s amazing how quickly time passes when you start to keep track of it. And as of this writing, there are twenty-two thousand words written, enough to equal a small novella. Just to show you how quickly even two hundred and fifty words can add up.
The biggest thing I hope I’ve imparted upon you guys as you’ve come with me is to write! It doesn’t matter what you write, it doesn’t matter how, if you want to be successful as an author, you have to work to perfect your craft. And the only way you’re going to do that is to write.
I myself am someone who never took the time to write his thoughts down when he was young, and I regret it now. I think of all the fun I used to have with my own imagination, and yet, I never wrote one iota of the ideas I had. It wasn’t until I was an adult when I had nothing else to stave off boredom, that I found what I had been missing.
For all that I hate being hurt, and unable to do the job I once did, I wouldn’t change this period of my life. Like every other experience in it, I’ve found that being an author has enriched my existence in a way that words can’t express. And that’s powerful to me, knowing I have a better connection with myself because of my writing.
Even if Amazon didn’t have their service, and I hadn’t found a wonderful independent publisher that strives to do all they can to help other creators publish their works, I would still be writing. My stories have helped me come to peace with aspects of myself that I grappled with for years. It only helps more with each story I write.
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Cruisin’ through books cause books make life worth living with Aly 5/3/2016 part 3
This book caught me with the cover. I was interested to find out more in the pages. The eyes in the woods had me guessing the whole book. I was very excited to find out more and wanted to keep reading until the end. I did not figure it out. I would read more from this author. I expect more great stories in the future! I was intrigued with finding out more about Pork the whole book. * I received this book from the author in exchange for an honest review* 5/5
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Cruisin’ through books cause books make life worth living with Aly 5/3/2016 part 2
Anchor of Hope by Kiah Stephens
This book was a little slow for me in the beginning but I loved the love story part the best. The character were very real for me. The story kept me interested for the most part. Ashley Harper ” is successful and has it all. . . or so she thought”. I was compelled to read on. * I received this book from the author in exchange for an honest review* 4/5
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Cruisin’ through books cause books make life worth living with Aly 5/3/2016 part 1
Murder and More by Gerald W. Darnell
Who doesn’t love a good murder mystery! A detective mystery back around the 1960s is a great place to start. I think this book had me from page one. I loved it. What a great book! * I received this book from the author in exchange for an honest review* 5/5
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May 2, 2016
Day 85 of 90: A Show of Appreciation #ASMSG #IARTG #IAN1 #SupportIndieAuthors
I love being a part of the author and writing community. I see horror stories all the time, and I’m not saying bad situations don’t happen, but so far I have been very fortunate in finding people I mesh with.
From an awesome and supportive group of fellow bloggers, to other independent authors and readers I meet on Goodreads. I’m sure Stephen King and other big name authors are great people too, I just haven’t had the pleasure of meeting them yet.
Every single one of these people are influential to my writing everyday. The bloggers were helpful and supportive before I even knew what I wanted to do. From the poet bloggers with their haikus and other beautiful words, to the photographers sharing our beautiful world. They encouraged me to have fun with the whole process, and in so doing helped inspire me to write a whole bevy of books.
Then there’s the other authors, and there’s a lot of them! They were supportive from the start. The indie authors helped to point me in the right direction, and offered good company with which to share the horrors and the successes of publishing. There are some who still look at others as competition and a springboard, but I think we’re creating a movement to change that.
And of course, I would be remiss if I didn’t mention the readers, who are the reason why we write. I hope those of you that have read my works have enjoyed them, and look forward to sharing oh so much more with you.
Being a writer is an interesting occupation, it has changed the way I look at the world. Using my imagination in an attempt to reach the world, and sharing parts of myself I thought would always be locked deep inside. I could never stop the words from flowing now. They come and go as they want, but the story is still written one word at a time.
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Cruisin’ through books cause books make life worth living with Aly 5/2/2016 part 4
No Place Like Home by Mysti Parker
What a great series! This book is very different and unique as well. What a great author. I have enjoyed this series and would read more from this author. * I received this book in exchange for an honest review* 5/5
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Cruisin’ through books cause books make life worth living with Aly 5/2/2016 part 3
Hearts In Exile by Mysti Parker
This book is great in the fact that you don’t have to read them in order and you can still understand what is going on in the series. I think this book is just as good as the first two books. This series is very exciting to read. * I received this book from the author in exchange for an honest review* 4/5
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