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June 24, 2017
Book Review: Lives of Anna Alsop by Janet Gogerty
When the Future Meets the Past Lives of Anna Alsop by Janet Gogerty Having read the first two books, I was keen to carry on with the series. The great character development continues in Lives of Anna Alsop, and we get to know...
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June 20, 2017
Review: Takealot.com of Good (Thumbs Up!)
Takealot of Good In life, we are asked to take the good with the bad — at least in theory. In practice, we often complain, but forget the praise when it befits the occasion. This is such a moment, so...
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June 17, 2017
Book Review: Fishing for Stones by Glen R Stansfield
A Great New Thriller in an Old‑World Spy Tradition Fishing for Stones by Glen R Stansfield I absolutely loved Fishing for Stones, and I don’t usually read detective or police procedural type of novels. Glen R. Stansfield has written in just enough detail...
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April 12, 2017
Be Kinder: The World Needs More Kindness
Be Kinder The World Needs More Kindness Sometimes we are just too busy, or it is someone else’s problem. Perhaps everyone else is busy, and we can lend a helping hand, but will we extend it, or smack away the...
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March 27, 2017
The Challenging Rooster: How to be Happy
The Challenging Rooster A month into the Year of the Rooster, the irritating poultry is crowing loudly. Being an Aries/Rooster combination is not always easy, but it’s also seldom dull. Being Aries, I thought, “Eh! Can’t be that bad for...
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March 14, 2017
Book Review: Three Ages of Man by Janet Gogerty
Arcs, PFs, and the Usual Great Characters Three Ages of Man by Janet Gogerty Having read the Brief Encounters of the Third Kind, I was keen to continue reading the trilogy. At first, I thought that it might not live up to...
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March 2, 2017
Amazon Reviews: the Good, the Bad, and the Ridiculous
Amazon Reviews The Good, the Bad, and the Ridiculous Normally, I try not to put out negativity into the world, but then again, I always say that one must complain to the right people, and about the correct issues. Jessica,...
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February 27, 2017
Book Review: Brexecution by Joel Hames
Brexecution is a Well-Executed Thriller Brexecution by Joel Hames Joel Hames has quickly made a name for writing nail-biting thrillers. This novella is no different, and it puts a new spin on a contentious topic. As always, the reader is...
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February 15, 2017
Amazon Advertising Services for Authors: worth the Cost?
Amazon Advertising Services Is it Worth the Cost for Authors? First, if you have no idea what I am talking about, please go read the available information on the official Amazon Advertising Services site. https://ams.amazon.com I’ve put off trying...
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February 12, 2017
Punctuation: Simple Comma Sense (The Rule)
Simple Comma Sense At times, I wonder why Simple Comma Sense is so uncommon. The rule governing the use of commas is actually very straightforward and easily understood. While I do not profess to be a college professor, and...
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