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July 8, 2020
Did You Know
July 7, 2020
July 6, 2020
Tuesday
AND...I made vegetable soup, with a tomato sauce base AND added chocolate. If it sounds questionable (grin) the chocolate basically adds a sweet basil flavor.
AND...Author bud D. L. Finn and Chester with a copy of Mateo's Law. Chester's a natural, isn't he?
AND...The pals.
AND...Of course, the flowers;)
The butterflies are back.
How was your weekend? Hopefully more exciting than mine;)
July 2, 2020
July 1, 2020
Did You Know
June 30, 2020
IWSG Wednesday
The first Wednesday of every month is officially IWSG day. Members post about their doubts and fears, discuss struggles and triumphs, and offer words of encouragement to others who are struggling.
Thanks, as always, to Alex Cavanaugh, founder and Ninja Captain extraordinaire and our awesome co-hosts.
The IWSG monthly question can be found under the IWSG Sign-up tab on the Insecure Writer's Support Group Blog. Remember it’s optional.
July 1 question-There have been many industry changes in the last decade, so what are some changes you would like to see happen in the next decade?
On a very contained level, I would like to see Kindle Countdown offered in Australia. Hopefully, in the near future.
AND…June’s reviews in no particular order.
THEONITE: PLANET ADYN by M. L. Wang To fit in, a young girl must hide her abilities from everyone. She thinks she’s alone in the universe till a new boy moves into her neighborhood.
The characters are well-developed as is the world building and the storyline is strong. A recommended read, I enjoyed this story enough to get the second—and last—in the series. Amazon
TIMELESS ECHOES by Balroop Singh I find this author's work moving. This is the second book of her poetry I've read and I enjoyed it every bit as much as the first. Her writing takes the reader from joy to despair and back again. It reminds us to find the delight of being as well as to enjoy the wonders of nature. My favorite poem is YEARNINGS. I highly recommend this author and this read. Amazon.
LIFE’S RICH TAPESTRY: WOVEN IN WORDS by Sally Cronin I enjoyed everything about this delightful collection, from poetry to micro-fiction to shorts. I especially enjoyed the author's ability to create a story with a beginning, middle and end in ninety-nine words. The subject matter is eclectic and a joy to read. Highly recommended. Amazon
TRIO IN DEATH-SHARP MINOR by C.W. Hawes Some books I have problems getting into. This wasn't one of them. In this series, the author has crafted a sophisticated, cigar-smoking female PI and her sidekick brother. The duo never disappoints. Their characters are flushed out, unique and likeable. The relationships the two develop are heart-warming. The story well-crafted. Hawes can take the mundane and make it interesting. I found myself fascinated with what was on the menu at each meal. The plot moves along nicely and the story flows. I very much enjoyed the read and highly recommend it. Amazon.
LEFTOVERS by Joe Congel Joe Congel is one of my favorite PI mystery authors. He has an easy style that draws me in from page one. These shorts are no exception. The topics intrigue. Whether it's falling from an airplane or a protagonist that's a hitman. If you haven't tried Congel, you're in for a treat. And what better way to try a new author than a book of short stories. Highly recommended. Amazon.
June 29, 2020
Tuesday
Above. The boy and grand girl.
They got two new dogs. One weighs eighty-seven pounds and the other is seven months old. Throw in three kids and their household is always hopping.
The day after we got home, we picked up Callie Rose. She's a year old and had already had a litter of kittens. So far none of the critters are particularly pleased with the arrangement. Penny and Frank are in one section of the house. Callie is in another. Luckily, Faux has no opinion one way or another.
Same flowers. Different view.
The little memorial rose bush.What about you? Have you ventured out since COVID? How's your critters? Your garden? How are you?
Bye-bye June.
June 25, 2020
Friday's Great Read
By Scott Coon
Lost Helix is the key…
Stuck on an asteroid mining facility, DJ dreams of writing music. His dad is a corporate hacker and his best friend Paul intends to escape to become a settler in a planet-wide land rush, but neither interests DJ.
When his dad goes missing, DJ finds a file containing evidence of a secret war of industrial sabotage, a file encrypted by his dad using DJ's song Lost Helix. Caught in a crossfire of lies, DJ must find his father and the mother he never knew.
When the mining company sends Agent Coreman after DJ and his guitar, DJ and Paul escape the facility and make a run for civilization. Will DJ discover the truth before Coreman catches him?
Release date – June 2, 2020
$17.95, 6x9 trade paperback, 268 pages
Print ISBN 9781939844682 / EBook ISBN 9781939844699
Science Fiction – Action & Adventure / Crime & Mystery / YA Science Fiction
Scott Coon has enjoyed success as a science fiction short story writer, winning accolades and publishing over a dozen works in various magazines. Formally a U.S. Army Intelligence Analyst and currently a software developer, Scott brings his technical experience into his work, along with a sense of spectacle.http://www.scottcoonscifi.com/
http://www.losthelix.com/
Links:
Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/Lost-Helix-Scott-Coon/dp/1939844681
Barnes & Noble - https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/lost-helix-scott-coon/1135144023?ean=9781939844682
iTunes - https://books.apple.com/ca/book/lost-helix/id1490128516
Kobo - https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/lost-helix
Goodreads - https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/50386208-lost-helix
June 24, 2020
Did You Know
June 23, 2020
Wacky Writerly Wednesday
Repeats but I like them:)
