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Posts from the Past: EC:GA – The mythology behind the story

These are previous posts that have been dusted off, updated, and freshly presented to an audience that’s never seen them. These limited posts originate from the companion blogs I’ve written for books in my Eternal Curse Series as well as others down the road. Some information may be omitted. **** From 40 Days and Night … Continue reading Posts from the Past: EC:GA – The mythology behind the story

Happy Cinco de Mayo! – 2015

Unfortunately, Cinco de Mayo is still not considered an official U.S. national holiday. If you ask me, without the Battle of Puebla, to which it commemorates, Texas and much of the southwestern U.S. could still be in the hands of the French today. Aside from the fact that I’m from Texas and share a small … Continue reading Happy Cinco de Mayo! – 2015

Character Files from the ToiBox 97: Sheldon-Quote(s)

Favorite Quotes: Subject EC:B 2-Sheldon “I really miss slamming doors you know!” “I’d always wished I could look different, even if it was only for a little while.” “I never thought I could have an emotional attachment to pancakes and tarts, but when Mira made them, I cried on the inside.” Thank you for taking … Continue reading Character Files from the ToiBox 97: Sheldon-Quote(s)

Top 5: 21 – Singer & Songwriters

This is a list of my top five something. Most of the time my lists are pretty static, but sometimes I do change my mind. While I do try to apply some logic to my choices, sometimes I pick things that make no sense and for no good reason other than “I like it.” Singer … Continue reading Top 5: 21 – Singer & Songwriters

Sample Sunday 82: 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 These samples of published and unpublished works are protected under the U.S. Copyright agreement.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 82: FULL MOON

Wolf Hunter by Linda Thomas-Sundstrom Book Blitz & #Giveaway by @RABTBookTours #paranormal #romance

Paranormal Romance Date Published: May 2015 Sworn enemies fated to be supernatural lovers… Only a few know about a race of Lycans hidden deep within Miami‘s underground. And those who do not embrace the wolves seek to destroy them. Cameron Mitchell has sought to protect his kind…at any cost. But one beautiful woman may be … Continue reading Wolf Hunter by Linda Thomas-Sundstrom Book Blitz & #Giveaway by @RABTBookTours #paranormal #romance

3 clues to guess my May ‘15 movie: A Mock Squid Soup Teaser #cinephiles #film #review

  Well if you read my last two movies reviews, the next movie I’m going to review may seem a bit out-of-place. So there you go- a bonus clue if you can read between the lines. Clue #1– It’s a buddy movie. Clue #2– The main character is based off a classic story to which … Continue reading 3 clues to guess my May ‘15 movie: A Mock Squid Soup Teaser #cinephiles #film #review

Friday Fiction: ToiBox Edition No. 003 #fridayreads (goal, desert, record, hail)

Prompt #1059126187 Topic/Theme: goal | Location/Setting: desert Character(s): NA | Object(s): record/cd/tape Action: NA | Random Additive: hail Musical Indulgence It’s been months since I’ve heard from headquarters. It’s a good thing I ranked number one in solitary survival back at the academy, but even I’m beginning to think I might not make it to … Continue reading Friday Fiction: ToiBox Edition No. 003 #fridayreads (goal, desert, record, hail)

Review: The Between

by Glynis Rankin I give this book a 4. Everyone at some point feels like the black sheep of their family and it seems Michele is no different. I wonder if we, as people, sometimes project how we feel about ourselves onto others and blame them for feelings they may not actually have.  Add in … Continue reading Review: The Between

What do mothers think about reading? #MothersDay

This is a question I’ve asked of my friends and family, but have now decided to extend to any mother willing to share her option. I made a video asking three simple questions and asked mothers or mother figures to send me video, audio, or simply written answers to share with the world. I posted my … Continue reading What do mothers think about reading? #MothersDay