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Looking for Mock Squid Soup a film society?

Sorry guys. The last two weeks has been … I can’t find the words. No movie review this month.

Today is Patriot Day U.S.A. 2015

Today is a day to remember the attacks on September 11, 2001. Do you remember where you were when it happened? Have you lost someone to this great tragedy? My heart goes out to all people of the world who’ve been affected by acts of terrorism. Maybe one day we’ll live in a world where … Continue reading Today is Patriot Day U.S.A. 2015

#Question of the Month: a #bloghop to think about. No. 4- “What’s the best job you’ve ever had?”

A little while ago, Michael D’Agostino, of A Life Examined, brought up the idea of a new blog hop called Question of the Month. He thinks blog readers would like to know a little more about us, the bloggers. So we’re all gathering to show you guys who we are by taking part in the … Continue reading #Question of the Month: a #bloghop to think about. No. 4- “What’s the best job you’ve ever had?”

Happy Labor Day U.S.A. 2015

Today we honor the laborers, or maybe the labor associations, or maybe the contributions of laborers to the economic system…huh…well, at least I get to eat hot dogs and watch fireworks. Seriously, I know why, as a nation, we started celebrating Labor Day, but in all honesty, it’s the mark of summer’s end now. I … Continue reading Happy Labor Day U.S.A. 2015

Dazzled by Maxine Nunes Virtual Book Tour Interview by #thetoiboxofwords via @RABTBookTours #fiction #mystery

Greetings readers, bloggers, geeks, and authors and welcome to The ToiBox of Words. I’m your host Toi Thomas, author of Eternal Curse, and today I’m sharing a special interview with author, Maxine Nunes, about her fiction book entitled, Dazzled. Enjoy! Where did the idea for Dazzled come from? When I first came to LA, I … Continue reading Dazzled by Maxine Nunes Virtual Book Tour Interview by #thetoiboxofwords via @RABTBookTours #fiction #mystery

Spellbound by @TriciaDrammeh Virtual Book Tour Interview by #thetoiboxofwords via @diversebktours #fantasy #amreading

Greetings readers, bloggers, geeks, and authors and welcome to The ToiBox of Words. I’m your host Toi Thomas, author of Eternal Curse, and today I have a treat to share. A while back, I had the pleasure to interview a wonderful author named, Tricia Drammeh. A good time was truly had by all, and here’s … Continue reading Spellbound by @TriciaDrammeh Virtual Book Tour Interview by #thetoiboxofwords via @diversebktours #fantasy #amreading

Review: Spellbound

Spellbound (Spellbringers #1) by Tricia Drammeh I give this book a 5. This is one of those books that sat on my TBR list for so long, not because I wasn’t interested, but because I had a feeling once I started I wouldn’t want to stop, and I was right. I’m so glad the summer … Continue reading Review: Spellbound

#IWSG September 2015: Virtual Book Tours #bloggerswanted #review

Created and hosted by the Ninja himself, Alex J. Cavanaugh, the Insecure Writers Support Group posts the 1st Wednesday of every month. Click the image to learn more or sign up. **** There is supposed to be a big announcement today over at the IWSG site. Be sure to stop by and check it out.  … Continue reading #IWSG September 2015: Virtual Book Tours #bloggerswanted #review

Books & Looks seeking followers. #giveaway #fashion #books

So I decided to add my new Books & Looks blog to Bloglovin since it seems to be ‘fashion central’ online for stylish bloggers, but guess what. Apparently there are no other blogs out there that are similar to mine.   I don’t believe that for a minute, but perhaps they are having the some … Continue reading Books & Looks seeking followers. #giveaway #fashion #books

August’s Gardens by @Shelly_Barclay Virtual Book Tour Interview by #thetoiboxofwords via @RABTBookTours #horror

Greetings readers, bloggers, geeks, and authors and welcome to The ToiBox of Words. I’m your host Toi Thomas, author of Eternal Curse, and today I’m sharing a special interview with author, Michelle Barclay, about her fiction book entitled, August’s Gardens. Enjoy! Where did the idea for August’s Gardens come from? The idea for August’s Gardens … Continue reading August’s Gardens by @Shelly_Barclay Virtual Book Tour Interview by #thetoiboxofwords via @RABTBookTours #horror