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Bibliophile’s Collective Tuesday – Water, Air and Earth Day

Although, as a Gemini, I am supposedly an air sign, it is water that draws me. It is the element that resonates deep in my soul, it relaxes and calms me. I was told by my parents that on my …

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Creative Edge Press Release – Don Sawyer

The Tunnels of Buda A Soul Catcher Novel The second installment of Don Sawyer’s critically acclaimed Soul Catcher series continues in mystery and magical form The Mester is dead or maimed and the black stone used to control his network …

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Bibliophile’s Collective Tuesday – When a Book Includes Your Obsessive Topic

As many of you know I have been intrigued with reincarnation for decades (there are several other blog posts about it on here – just search them) and one of my favourite books is Ferney by James Long. It captivates …

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Wordsmith’s Collective Thursday – Giving Back to the Writing Community

Today is National Encourage a Young Writer Day. As writers and authors we have been encouraged, mentored and supported by the writing community during our writing career. I feel it is important to give back and help new and novice …

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Bibliophile’s Collective Tuesday – Our Romance Anthology is Here

Ever-After, Volume One: Romance Anthology Our romance anthology launched on 1st April, and you have such a diverse choice of stories to choose from – each one is unique to the author. My story is called Soul’s Cruise – I …

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Wordsmith’s Collective Thursday – Shout Out to Libraries & Librarians

This week we celebrate those marvelous people – librarians! From 6th-12th it is National Library Week, with the 8th as National Library Workers Day and the 9th National Library Outreach Day (formerly National Bookmobile Day). Librarians facilitate access to information …

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Bibliophile’s Collective Tuesday – April’s Literary Celebrations & Biographies

So we have a multitude of literary celebrations and ‘days’ this month, including D.E.A.R. (Drop Everything and Read) Month, National Card and Letter Writing Month, National Poetry Month, National Literature Month, School Library Month. In addition just this week are …

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Wordsmith’s Collective Thursday – Evolution of Writing Implements

As we approach National Pencil Day on the March 30, I thought it would be fun to look at the various writing implements scribes have used over eons. From chiseled stone slabs to laptops, writers have adapted to the evolution …

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Bibliophile’s Collective Tuesday – Character Study

Today I’m sharing a character study of Rachel Hart, the mother of Natalie, the main female character in my current WIP – Captive in Turkey (title pending). I’m asked a lot about my writing process so I hope this explains …

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Wordsmith’s Collective Thursday – Eleven Author Reading Tips

Over the last fourteen years of being a published author, I have become less nervous about reading to an audience. I’m not sure anyone is ever totally confident when standing in front of a large group of strangers, but I …

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