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My Geekdom 22: Maleficent

Pins from Pinterest that inspire me and indulge my geekness. Click image to visit my boards I was in awe of Maleficent long before Angelina Jolie played the role, for which I think she did a great job. I always thought there was something special about her, but mostly I loved the fact that she … Continue reading My Geekdom 22: Maleficent

Happy Memorial Day! – 2015

No matter where you are from, if you are proud of your nationality, don’t be ashamed to say so. I live in the United States of America. It’s a county with a lot of greatness, great good and great bad. I don’t believe my country is all that different from others considering that they all … Continue reading Happy Memorial Day! – 2015

Sample Sunday 85: FULL MOON

Here is approximately 100 – 150 words from a randomly selected original piece for your enjoyment. These samples can include excerpts from my all my WIPs and my Eternal Curse Series, but only as works in progress (not the final products). These samples of published and unpublished works are protected under the U.S. Copyright agreement. … Continue reading Sample Sunday 85: FULL MOON

Count Your Blessings 22: Trees

Trees I don’t think it’s necessary to mention why trees are so important, but I will just a bit. Trees help hold all the land in place, they give us clean air to breath, they offer us shade, can be as a source of food, can be used for fuel and building material, and more. … Continue reading Count Your Blessings 22: Trees

Speculative Fiction and Genre Mashing (by Toi Thomas) | Faith and Fantasy Alliance

Source: Speculative Fiction and Genre Mashing (by Toi Thomas) | Faith and Fantasy Alliance

Review: Death of the Mad Hatter

Death of the Mad Hatter by Sarah J. Pepper I give this book a 3 and a ½, but am indecisively bumping it down to a 3. I’m not a traditionalist in the basic sense of the word. I appreciate things for what they are, but I was disappointed in this reading experience and probably … Continue reading Review: Death of the Mad Hatter

Character Files from the ToiBox 99: Lilly-Quote(s)

Favorite Quotes: Subject EC:B 4-Lilly “You’re so like your father, with smooth cold skin, and always giving me a tingle down my spine. You look the same as you did all those years ago, but then that’s just how you are.” “It’s not too late to change your mind dear. No one here would blame … Continue reading Character Files from the ToiBox 99: Lilly-Quote(s)

Dance Away, Danger by @AlexaBourne- Book Blitz & #Giveaway by @RABTBookTours #romance

Romantic Suspense Date Published: 1/4/14 Sensible dance instructor Tessa Gage likes her life organized, risk-free and on her own terms. When her cop brother goes missing, his crooked partner tries to kill her, and a handsome stranger claims he’s come to protect her, she’s forced to leave her comfort zone. With more dance and business … Continue reading Dance Away, Danger by @AlexaBourne- Book Blitz & #Giveaway by @RABTBookTours #romance

Mira’s Closet: 05/18/15: First Impressions

Mira’s no fashionista, but she definitely has her own sense of style… And now here’s an update on just that. First an observation: So this weekend was my first time vending at a Comicon. To say I was nervous would be an extreme understatement. I couldn’t eat anything but a handful of crackers until after … Continue reading Mira’s Closet: 05/18/15: First Impressions

Sample Sunday 84: GIOVANNI’S ANGEL

Here is approximately 100 – 150 words from a randomly selected original piece for your enjoyment. These samples can include excerpts from my all my WIPs and my Eternal Curse Series, but only as works in progress (not the final products). These samples of published and unpublished works are protected under the U.S. Copyright agreement. … Continue reading Sample Sunday 84: GIOVANNI’S ANGEL