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WIP Wednesday—Forgotten Folders

Ciao, amici! It’s been a long time since I did a WIP Wednesday post. And this one is going to be slightly different. It’s not a work in progress so much as a work in the past. More than one, actually. Let me explain. Those of you who’ve been on this journey with me forContinue reading "WIP Wednesday—Forgotten Folders"

Rebecca Zanetti’s YOU CAN RUN #bookreview #thriller

Ciao, amici! Time for another book review, and I’ve got one that ticks a lot of boxes. You can get in on preorder now, or (if you’re lucky), snag an ARC from NetGalley. A Chilling Thriller and a Steamy Budding RomanceLaurel Snow is not a heroine many people could relate to. She has an eideticContinue reading "Rebecca Zanetti’s YOU CAN RUN #bookreview #thriller"

New #shortstory: OUT ON A LIMB @vocal_creators

Ciao, amici! I did it. Eight stories in eight weeks. I wasn’t sure I had it in me. This week’s theme was to write a story featuring a pear tree. There were a few times during this challenge that ideas were sparse. The bull was one of those times. So was the green light. TheContinue reading "New #shortstory: OUT ON A LIMB @vocal_creators"

New #shortstory: YOU HAVE REACHED YOUR DESTINATION @vocal_creators

Ciao, amici! Well, the end is in sight. This is week seven of eight. One to go. This week’s theme was to write a story featuring a frozen pond. I have to tell you, I had no ideas FOREVER. Then one popped into my head. If you liked the humorous banter of last week’s story,Continue reading "New #shortstory: YOU HAVE REACHED YOUR DESTINATION @vocal_creators"

Nathan Field’s THE MANY (trilogy) #bookreview #thriller

Ciao, amici! I’ve got another book review for you today. Technically three, as it was a trilogy. I already know this won’t be for a lot of you, but when you get something from NetGalley, you review it. So, here goes… A Sinister Story That’ll Stick With YouI have a real fondness for dark psychologicalContinue reading "Nathan Field’s THE MANY (trilogy) #bookreview #thriller"

New #shortstory: DAD’S ANNUAL LIGHT WAR @vocal_creators

Ciao, amici! We’re on week six of the eight-week challenge. The end is in sight! And I’m still keeping up with things, despite the topics getting more difficult for me. This week’s theme was to write a story featuring a green light. Several options popped into mind, from Green Lantern (which I assumed would landContinue reading "New #shortstory: DAD’S ANNUAL LIGHT WAR @vocal_creators"

New #shortstory: THAT’S A BUNCH OF BULL @vocal_creators

Ciao, amici! We’re on week five of the eight-week challenge. I’m more than halfway there, and I’m still on target. This week’s theme was to write a story with some kind of bull in it. I was afraid I wasn’t going to come up with anything. I was stumped for the longest time. I knowContinue reading "New #shortstory: THAT’S A BUNCH OF BULL @vocal_creators"

New #shortstory: ANGELS AND FAIRIES and AN ELITE GROUP @vocal_creators

Ciao, amici! We’re on week four of the eight-week challenge. I not only managed to get my story submitted on time, but I wrote one for the Shark Week challenge, as well. (You know, because the three WIPs I’m working on didn’t need my attention.) Once again, a quick reminder: The entries are judged byContinue reading "New #shortstory: ANGELS AND FAIRIES and AN ELITE GROUP @vocal_creators"

New #shortstory: A GIFT TO REMEMBER @vocal_creators

Ciao, amici! We’re on week three of the eight-week challenge. I’ve had my story ready to go since Friday, but I had technical issues with my Vocal account. FINALLY, at the last minute, they got resolved, and I got my story submitted in time. I’m three for three. Once again, a quick reminder: The entriesContinue reading "New #shortstory: A GIFT TO REMEMBER @vocal_creators"

A #BookReview of Kevin O’Brien’s THE NIGHT SHE DISAPPEARED #NetGalley #thriller

Ciao, amici! I’ve got a book review for you today. Another thriller, because I seem to be addicted to the genre. Sure, I’ll read or write something else on occasion, but I always go back. Today, I have Kevin O’Brien’s The Night She Disappeared courtesy of NetGalley. A Shocking Cast of Characters I read aContinue reading "A #BookReview of Kevin O’Brien’s THE NIGHT SHE DISAPPEARED #NetGalley #thriller"