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Weekend Wishes

 

Did You Know

 Did you know, that if you wrap the ends of a clutch of bananas in plastic it will keep the bananas fresh and yellow longer.

 

For more information:

How to Store Bananas So They Don't Turn Brown (realsimple.com)

IWSG Wednesday

 

 Thefirst Wednesday of every month is officially IWSG day. IWSG was formed by NinjaCaptain Alex Cavanaugh. Members post about their doubts and fears, discussstruggles and triumphs, and offer words of encouragement to others who are struggling.

 

Twitterhandle: @TheIWSG  

Hashtag:#IWSG 

The awesomeco-hosts for the February 7 posting of the IWSG are Janet Alcorn, SE White, Victoria Marie Lees, and Cathrina Constantine!

Every month, we announce a question that memberscan answer in their IWSG post. These questions may prompt you to share advice,insight, a personal experience or story. Include your answer to the question inyour IWSG post or let it inspire your post if you are struggling with somethingto say. 

Remember,the question is optional
February7 question: What turns you off when visiting an author's website/blog? Lack ofinformation? A drone of negativity? Little mention of author's books? Constantmention of books?

The only thing I’ve run across that bothers me is when they’reawash in negativity. Everyone is entitled to air the discomfort they are goingthrough or talk about the bad day they’ve had with their blogger buds. It’sjust a sharing of themselves. But I’ve visited a couple of blogs that each andevery post is centered around a grievance. They have nothing positive to say. Thoseare the blogs that bother me.

 

January/February Reviewsin no particular order.

*Disclaimer. If I run into an occasional typo, I ignore them and don't factorthem into my review.

 

YOURLIFE WITH JESUS: How to Spark memories and Write Your Spiritual Memoir by J. Q.Rose

Thisis the second book in the author’s Life Storytellers Series. In it she givesspecific directions for memoir writing including: how to begin the memoir,spark memories and engage readers. The book is divided into two parts: spurringmemories and topics for journaling.

Thisbook is geared to the reader who is looking to journal their religiousexperience and readers who enjoy spiritual memoirs.

Available at Amazon

 

 

 

INDARKNESS: THE ALIEN by L. Diane Wolfe

Thefourth installment of IN DARKNESS is based on an alien, complementing theseries of werewolf, vampire, and shark.

Workingat a research station, Liz, our protagonist is kidnapped and sold. Bought by Strenfor her planetary mining knowledge she is expected to marry her owner.Surprises ensues when she is slated to be chipped and her captor has hisremoved.

Agreat round-out for the IN DARKNESS series. 

Available at Amazon

 

 

 

THEEDGE by David Baldacci

TravisDevine is sent to a small town in Maine to find the killer of the CIA operativeJenny Silkwell. But the case takes several twists and turns, and leads toseveral other murders, and a rape, that were covered up years ago.

Ifound this story riveting.  Some of Mr.Baldacci’s work I’m lukewarm about and some of it, I really like.  This one fell into the really likecategory.  Definitely a well-told tale.

Available at Amazon

 

 

 

ANYOTHER NAME by Craig Johnson

Thisis number 10 in the Longmire series and another winner. Lucian drags Walt intoanother case that he must solve before rushing to Philadelphia to be present whenhis granddaughter enters the world.

Available at

 

DRYBONES by Craig Johnson

Number11 is another intriguing read. This one deals with dino bones and a loss thatstrikes close to home.

 

ANOBVIOUS FACT by Craig Johnson

Innumber 12, in the midst of a huge bike rally, held in Hulett Wyoming we meetLola. The Lola that Henry Standing Bear’s 59 Thunderbird is named for.

 

THEWESTERN STAR by Craig Johnson

Oldmemories collide with new in book number 13 as Walt waits for the parolehearing, of a dangerous felon, that he has a personal stake in and remembershis time aboard the Western Star.

 

AFATHOMLESS AFFAIR by Staci Troilo

Ms.Troilo’s firm grasp of her craft shines through in the sixth installment of thePointe Series. Not only does the author create characters that are relatableand likeable, she creates personalities that we really, really don’t like 😊 And does it well.

Lorelei—anddon’t you love that name—Audley is faced with too many crises to count whileplanning a wedding for her self-absorbed father at the Harbor Pointe Inn.Crises that include the paranormal. Luckily, she has two people squarely in hercorner. A young man she just met and her wedding planner. But none of them areprepared for what happens next.

Thesewell-developed characters and the story held my attention all the way through. Theauthor’s pacing was spot on and her world building quite beautiful. AFATHOMLESS AFFAIR is another great addition to the series.

Available at Amazon 

 

 

 

 

 

Ketchup Day

 

 

 Not too much going on here. I took Penny out the other night to do her business and there was a possum sitting on the fence.  Didn't see that one coming. What's going on there?

GARDEN PICTURES 

Blackberry Leaves

 
CRITTER PIC AND VID

Louie, and Pearl and the Squirrel

AND from Colorado, eighteen inches of snow.

Thanks,Julie.

 That's all, blogger buds.

Your Weekend Read IN DARKNESS: THE ALIEN

 

In Darkness: The Alien
By L. Diane Wolfe

Souls shrouded in darkness…

 

Abducted from her research station, Liz’s life is flung into chaos. Sold into servanthood for her knowledge of planetary mining to a race called the Stren, she discovers her problems go far deeper. She is to marry her alien master, Krist, after enduring a procedure designed to eradicate her emotions.

Desperate, Liz persuades the Stren to grant her the duration of a short voyage to change his perception of emotions. But how can she convince someone lacking feelings of their value? Is there a means of accessing the emotional side of Krist before it’s too late?

Krist, the Alien – “Food is substance. While it must be palatable, it’s primary duty is to nourish. I do not have favorites, but fish is a dish that satisfies the criteria. Fresh fruit is also desirable. And while the taste of wine such as the type my brother produces from his vineyard is palatable, I do not consume more than one glass at a time. It distorts my reasoning and senses too much.”

Release date – February 6, 2024

From Dancing Lemur Press, L.L.C. www.dancinglemurpress.com

72 $3.99

A professional speaker and author, L. Diane Wolfe conducts seminars, offers book formatting, and author consultation. She’s an editor at Dancing Lemur Press, L.L.C. and contributes to the Insecure Writer’s Support Group.
http://www.spunkonastick.net/ - Spunk On A Stick
http://www.circleoffriendsbooks.blogspot.com - Spunk On A Stick’s Tips
http://www.insecurewriterssupportgroup.com/ - Insecure Writer’s Support Group

Links:
Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C6QVWB2K
iTunes - https://books.apple.com/us/book/x/id6449979850Le
Barnes & Noble - https://www.barnesandnoble.com/s/2940166065681
Kobo - https://store.kobobooks.com/en-us/Search?Query=9781939844972
Everand - https://www.everand.com/search?query=9781939844972

Gardners - https://www.gardners.com/Search/KeywordAnonymous/eBook?Keyword=9781939844972
Goodreads - https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/171026121-in-darkness

 

Did You Know

 Did you know, that Gary Cooper was originally offered the role of Rhett Butler in Gone With the Wind but turned it down because he thought the film would be a huge failure.  Sorry Gary.

 

 

For more information: Gary Cooper refused the role in "Gone with the Wind" and thought the film would be a massive failure (thevintagenews.com)

Writerly Wednesday

What's your definition, example or synonym for: 

 

 

 Example: She treated people she met friendlily. 

 

 

Ketch-up Day

 

How are you? What's going on in your corner of the world?

The HH can now drive short distances and lift ten pounds. Woot. Woot. We went to Walmart yesterday. I was so excited.

I can't even believe I said that. Yes, I have no life:) 

AND

I learned the hard way to bring in my rain gauge before the temps hit freezing. So, I'm going to use the wheel barrow to show you how much rain we've had lately. Now all I need is some fish to stock it. Hehe.

AND

Once again my poor daffies (and the weeds) are confused and have popped their heads up. Sigh.

 What's the weather like there?

That's all, buds.👋

Weekend Wishes

 

Did You Know

 Did you know, plants make sounds when they are stressed at an ultrasonic level that humans can't hear?

For more information:

Recordings reveal that plants make ultrasonic squeals when stressed | New Scientist