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November 25, 2014
The Wild and the Tame
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This has been a week for animals — the wild and the tame. Taking the tame first, yes, the cats are released from durance vile. So far, so good. As for the wild, Charlie told me I missed a major … Continue reading →
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November 24, 2014
Why I Stop Reading #amreading #amwriting
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There are many reasons why I stop reading, and they sort of have a pecking order. Why I stop reading on the first page: If the grammar, punctuation, and spelling are poor (unless they’re obviously supposed to be), I stop … Continue reading →
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November 23, 2014
Mitch Falls In Love kindasorta #SampleSunday
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It doesn’t last long, but Mitch falls in love at first sight. Then he falls back out again. But, still, Mitch falls in love. Mitch Falls In Love excerpt from A DEAD GUY AT THE SUMMERHOUSE by Marian Allen “Amelia … Continue reading →
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November 22, 2014
The Queen in Exile #Caturday
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Amidala speaking. Yes, I’m in exile, and so is my so-called brother, Munchkin. Why? For doing what comes naturally. In other words, we whizzed in the bedroom. On the rug, on Charlie’s clothes (which were, to be fair, on the … Continue reading →
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November 21, 2014
Seeing Red #TheFabulous @RedTashBooks
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In place of my usual eclectic Friday Recommends, I’m helping my pal Red Tash (aka The Fabulous) launch her NEW Troll-and-Roller-Derby book, TROLL OR PARK, book 2 of what she promises will be a “trollogy”. Book 1, TROLL OR DERBY, … Continue reading →
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November 20, 2014
Meet Mister Mustard #ThrowbackThursday
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Yes, I said MEET Mister Mustard. Do you now have MEAN Mister Mustard running through your head, you old hippie, you? I know I do. This Mister Mustard isn’t that one, though. This one is a sweater. When #3 Daughter … Continue reading →
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November 19, 2014
Night … of the SALAD ! !!! ! #food
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Just before this cold snap hit, we got all salady one night. Charlie said, “You know what I haven’t had for a long time? Do you remember salads made out of Jell-O with cottage cheese in them?” Well, EVERYBODY who … Continue reading →
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November 17, 2014
How To Write A Book Review #amreading
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Imma tell you how to write a book review on Amazon or Goodreads — one that will be helpful to the writer and to fellow readers. It isn’t hard, and it could just be one line, although longer and more … Continue reading →
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Cold Enuff Fer Ye?
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YES. My answer is YES. It IS cold enuff fer me, thank you for asking. Also: snowy enuff. I must say, it’s pretty out there. As long, of course, as I’m in here. I did go out to visit Mom, … Continue reading →
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November 16, 2014
How the Sword Got Wet #SampleSunday
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Here’s another sample from “The Warmth of Midwinter”, my SAGE-world story in GIFTS OF THE MAGI anthology. I’m at Arts and Antiques at the Inn this weekend, selling this book and my other books, SIDESHOW IN THE CENTER RING, A … Continue reading →
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