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January 1, 2015
My Top 5 Posts of 2014
It’s interesting to look back over the past year and see which of my blog posts struck a chord with readers. This past year, I’ve been making an effort to share some of my social media experiences with fellow authors via my Social Media Monday series. As a result (and perhaps not surprisingly, given that my other(...)
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The Top 5 Posts of 2014
It’s interesting to look back over the past year and see which of my blog posts struck a chord with readers. This past year, I’ve been making an effort to share some of my social media experiences with fellow authors via my Social Media Monday series. As a result (and perhaps not surprisingly, given that my other(...)
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December 31, 2014
New Year, New Resolve
The last day of 2014 has dawned cold and bright in my part of the world. The sun is shining and there’s barely a skiff of snow on the ground…a far cry from last year when the weather kept planes–and holiday travelers!–grounded for days. I’m hoping, of course, that this is a positive omen and we(...)
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December 29, 2014
The Fluidity of Traditions
Happy Monday! I hope you’ve all had a wonderful holiday (assuming you celebrate)…or at least a great last week! Things were a little crazy around here, hence the sound of crickets you may have heard where my blog was concerned…oops. I don’t know what it is about me and the Christmas season, but no matter how(...)
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December 25, 2014
From My Reading Corner to Yours…
Wherever you are and whatever you celebrate, I hope you have a safe, warm, and wonderful holiday! Hugs and much love,
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December 16, 2014
Gwynneth Ever After Bookmarks (and another giveaway)!
Thanks to the mad design skillz of Designs by Lynsey, I have bookmarks on order for Gwynneth Ever After. Aren’t they gorgeous?!? Of course, because I’m so excited about these creations and this is the season for giving, this totally means I need to do another giveaway…right? I thought so. So…ten random newsletter subscribers (anywhere in the(...)
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December 14, 2014
6 Unique Bookmarks for Gift-Giving
Welcome to the fourth post in my holiday gift-giving series, where I’m sharing some of the truly fun gift ideas I’ve found for book lovers while perusing the Internet. (If you haven’t already done so, you’ll also want to check out 5 awesome DIY gifts (for the creative gift-giver), 8 fabulous clothing gifts, and 8 scintillating jewelry(...)
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December 9, 2014
Decking the Halls With Christmas Memories
I love decorating the house at Christmas. I’ve amassed quite a collection of decorations over the course of time, and I’m excited to bring them out each year…not just for the colour they bring to an Ottawa winter, but for the warmth of their memories, too. Here are a few of my favourites: There’s Noel, our Christmas angel, purchased(...)
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The Virtual Cookie Exchange Blog Hop Update!
Are you following along on the Virtual Cookie Exchange Blog Hop? I sure hope so, because it’s only our third week and we already have an awesome collection of recipes for you to try! Here’s the list to date: Snowballs (from yours truly ) Cookies of Might and Magic from Marie Bilodeau Urban Legend Christmas Cookies(...)
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December 7, 2014
8 Scintillating Jewelry Gifts for Book Lovers
Part three of my lists of holiday gift-giving ideas for the bookworm on your list: this week, some truly unique jewelry gifts for book lovers. You wouldn’t know it to meet me (because I rarely even remember to wear earrings), but I absolutely love jewelry. Not the flashy, expensive diamond kind, but rather something striking and unusual…something that(...)
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