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Peer Pressure Vs. True Friends, by Dr. Orly Katz- Five Star Review

♥♥♥♥♥   “Peer Pressure vs. True Friends” by Dr. Orly Katz addresses some very real issues that kids of all ages face in today’s society- well, that they’ve always faced, in all eras and societies. Peer pressure is a very real problem, and this book teaches kids how to deal with that problem without droning …

Passions, Strengths, & Self Esteem, by Dr. Orly Katz- Four Star Review

♥♥♥♥   “Passions, Strengths, and Self Esteem!” by Dr. Orly Katz is basically an essential guide to surviving junior high. I enjoyed the book, and thought it contained some very good information. Although I haven’t been in junior high for many years, it hasn’t been so long that I don’t remember what it was like. …

Defiant Heart, by Marty Steere- Five Star Review

♥♥♥♥♥ “Defiant Heart” by Mart Steere is an extraordinarily well told story that takes you back to the times of the second World War. A romance stands at the base of the story, but it does not encompass the entirety of the plot. You are immediately drawn into the story, and you can’t help but …

One of Those Days…

Have you ever had one of those days where the fates seemed to be conspiring against you? It feels like today is one of those for me. Allow me to explain…. (Caution: May Contain Personal Matter That May Possibly Offend Some People…) Okay, three days ago I started. (Gasp! Did she just proclaim that to …

A First Love Never Dies (Spi-Corp Series, #1) by Margaret Taylor- 5 Star Review!!!

♥♥♥♥♥ I am not usually one to enjoy science fiction novels. I’m more of a fantasy lover myself, to be entirely honest. Yet “A First Love Never Dies” by Margaret Taylor drew me in from the very beginning. I was immediately swept into the story, and was so enthralled that I finished the book in …

Dairy Free Recipe #1: Peanut Butter Cookies

Since I found that my daughter was allergic to milk, I’ve begun experimenting with many things in order to give her all the foods she previously loved, without the milk. Thankfully, my momma had this delicious peanut butter cookie recipe that she used when I was growing up. It’s not only dairy-free, but it’s also …

Tee-shirts for Writers, Readers, & Bloggers

If you’re looking for a tee-shirt to show off your pride in being a writer, reader, or blogger, check out these! All T-shirts are only $10 plus shipping and handling, and you will only be charged if each shirt reaches it’s goal. If you have a teespring shirt pertaining to one of these categories, let …

10 Rules For The Indie Author

Despite being out of commission for quite some time, I have often been asked how I have come out with so many books (each with moderate sales numbers) at such a young age. As a means to share my secrets with you, I have come up with a list of 10 rules for the indie …

Friday the 13th Adventure- Clinton Road

Yesterday was Friday the 13th, so a few friends of mine and myself decided to have a bit of an adventure. The plan was to drive down Clinton Road, on Friday the 13th, at just about midnight. The plan was a good one, although it wasn’t the frightening thrill we were looking for- the area, …

The Long Awaited Release of Tears of War by A.D. Trosper Has Arrived!

Finally, after a long wait by very patient (or not so patient) readers, Tears of War, the highly anticipated sequel to the award winning Embers at Galdrilene is here! “Old things come again and new things surface.” Faced with a looming war, the riders have no choice but to leave the safety of Galdrilene and …