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Your Weekend Read: APRIL'S SHOWERS

 

April's Showers

A troubled childhood. An excruciating school life rife with villainous bullies. A vicious assault! April, having experienced a hellish life, lay in I.C.U. Detectives Clark and Ramirez on the case. They scour through the collected evidence to find the perpetrator. Will the investigation into the bullies of her past reveal the truth? Or perhaps, just maybe, April's past holds a much deeper and darker secret than the detectives could ever imagine?

https://books.apple.com/us/book/aprils-showers/id6480459795 Apple

https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/1545226 Smashwords

https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/aprils-showers-sharon-lopez/1145240319;jsessionid=3CF8BCA037F95F0DE0C535490040CA40.prodny_store01-atgap06?ean=2940179623670 Barnes and Noble

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CW1HTJQX Kindle Amazon

https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/april-s-showers Kobo

https://www.amazon.com/Aprils-Showers-Sharon-Lopez/dp/B0CZQ374XV Amazon Paperback

 

Foodie facts:

April loves ham and pineapple pizza. Even though she always takes off the pineapple chunks before eating the pizza, there is an irresistible flavor that emerges when the pineapple is cooked on top.

When April was a child, her preferred dessert was a cherry Icee float. Layers of cherry Icee on top of creamy vanilla ice cream. Layered. Never blended together!

As April entered adolescence, she developed a fondness for a new icy indulgence: the Snickers Blizzard. Even now, as a grown-up, she finds herself unable to resist it.

 Bio

Sharon is a multi-genre young adult author that dabbles in adult tales from time to time. It’s all about the story is not just a catchphrase, but a spirit that is inside all of her books. When she is not writing, she can be found getting lost in other author’s worlds, watching anime, or trying her hand at various video games. Many things inspire her. Whether it’s an encouraging word, a kooky dream, or a personal experience, she will put it to excellent use. As a defender of the defenseless, Sharon’s characters take on this persona with strong female leads and males that are protective, perfect, boyfriend material.

 

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Writerly Wednesday AND Did You Know

What's your synonym, example or sentence for:

My sentence: That was a cockamamie story if I ever heard one.

AND

Did you know, it's illegal to let your chicken cross the road in Quitman, Georgia?

For other unique Georgia laws: 10 Strangest Laws in Georgia: From Fried Chicken to Slingshots (enjuris.com)

 

Ketch-Up Day

 

How are you?

Not a lot going on here, at least on the exciting scale:) 

I sent the HH out for a kitchen sponge and this is what he brought back. I thought the smile was just for 'cute' factor, but the eyes are for putting your fingers in if you need to swish the sponge down into a glass and the mouth is for cleaning silverware.  Have you ever seen, had or used one?

  AND the Eternal Garden pics.For me the four seasons are: daffodil season, iris season, day lily season and mum season. Right now my garden is between seasons:)

 

So far the little grape vine is doing fine.

 

My current project: widening my garden walkway:) If you look closely, you can see I've got more potatoes growing from the mulch bin again this year;) Well, maybe you can't.

 

These sneaky roses escaped through and over the fence:)

Well, that's it, blogger buds.  Have a great week and let me know how you're doing.

Weekend Wishes

 

Writerly Wednesday AND Did You Know

 What's your word, example or sentence for:

Example: I told my sister not to drive while drinking. As usual, she didn't listen and ended up spending the night in the hoosegow.

AND

 Did you know, a bristlecone pine in California, named Methuselah is over four thousand years old?

 

For more information: Meet The Methuselah Tree, The Oldest Tree In The World (allthatsinteresting.com)

Ketch-up Day

 

How are you? Hope the wonderful moms out there had a special day.

Saturday we went to meet the youngest grand's service dog.  I'm more of a cat person than a dog person, but oh my gosh. This girl is the sweetest thing and unbelievably gentle.

Then Sunday the HH and I lunched at Shelton Vineyards.

 

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My new toy a duel compartment compost bin, from me to me;)

 

As you can see, my old tub that I used for a compost bin literally fell apart.

 

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From California, The Northern Lights

Thanks, Denise

And from  Greece

Thanks, Julie

Happy Mothers Day Weekend AND A Mom Journal

 To the moms out there:

Weekend

AND
Just in time for your mom or grandmother's special day:

Mom’s Memories and Reflections on Motherhood is adorned with bright yellow sunflowers and created with pages to chronicle mom's unique journey, capturing the laughter, tears, and growth that define motherhood.

 

Each topic is thoughtfully designed with prompts that inspire reflection on daily joys and challenges, accompanied by insightful quotations that resonate within a mother's heart.

Use the topics and writing prompts:

·        to sketch scenes, pets, or persons who are important in your life,

·        scribble notes and memories you want to be reminded to write,

·        ask questions,

·        recall snippets of conversations,

·        and reflect on new understandings revealed during the writing.

·         

Whether it's a personal purchase or a heartfelt gift for mom on any occasion, this journal promises to be a timeless heirloom, safeguarding memories and reflections for generations to cherish. So grab a pen and dive into this keepsake that promises to be as cherished as that macaroni necklace you can't bring yourself to throw away.

Available at Amazon

 

Happy Mothers Day AND A Mom Journal

 To all the moms out there:

AND
Just in time for your mom or grandmother's special day:

Mom’s Memories and Reflections on Motherhood is adorned with bright yellow sunflowers and created with pages to chronicle mom's unique journey, capturing the laughter, tears, and growth that define motherhood.

 

Each topic is thoughtfully designed with prompts that inspire reflection on daily joys and challenges, accompanied by insightful quotations that resonate within a mother's heart.

Use the topics and writing prompts:

·        to sketch scenes, pets, or persons who are important in your life,

·        scribble notes and memories you want to be reminded to write,

·        ask questions,

·        recall snippets of conversations,

·        and reflect on new understandings revealed during the writing.

·         

Whether it's a personal purchase or a heartfelt gift for mom on any occasion, this journal promises to be a timeless heirloom, safeguarding memories and reflections for generations to cherish. So grab a pen and dive into this keepsake that promises to be as cherished as that macaroni necklace you can't bring yourself to throw away.

Available at Amazon

 

Writerly Wednesday and Did You Know

 What's your synonym, definition or sentence for:

Example: A fogbow reminds me of an albino rainbow. 

 

AND 

Did you know, that Peter the Great established a tax on beards?

 

For more information: Why Peter the Great Established a Beard Tax | Smart News| Smithsonian Magazine

Ketch-Up Day

 

How are you?

As you can see, it's another 'not-much-going-on-here week.' 

It rained all day Saturday. It makes the flowers happy so I don't complain...until I have to mow:)

My amaryllis:

The HH gave me a grapevine for an early Mother's Day. It was bare roots, which I'm not a huge fan of. But this guy seems to be doing well.

 Last year he gave me a blackberry bush.

Do you have blackberry bushes or grapevines?

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May calendar pics.

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From California

Thanks, Denise

That's all for today.