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February 6, 2021
Support children’s literacy
Filipino-Canadian Lucy Lombos shares her joy of life and goal for children’s literacy through her many books. Each of which hold the highest values and moral teaching for children. Lucy and her husband Umberto “Jun” Lombos, founded Lombosco Academy (LA) in Katarungan Village, Muntinlupa City, Philippines. She sits as LA’s Directress while Jun serves as its Founding President. You can read her full story below in an article from Philippine Canadian Inquirer. But before you do, don’t forget to pick up a book or two.
A young boy experiences an unexpected adventure and discovers who the real gem is. The journey leads him to reach his goal.
Modern fables
Life is like a boat ride which is not always smooth sailing. This is a compelling story of a young girl who goes through an unforgettable adventure in Puerto Galera, Philippines. Her summer vacation is a realistic comparison of life to…View original post 321 more words
January 5, 2021
What is Meditation?
Thank you for publishing my article on meditation, Mom’s Favorite Reads.
What is Meditation? Val Tobin explores the effects of meditation on our minds and bodies.
December 1, 2020
Mom’s Favorite Reads eMagazine December 2020
Another great issue from Mom’s Favorite Reads
In this month’s bumper issue of our Amazon #1 ranked magazine…
A Celtic Christmas, stories, articles and gift ideas based on a Celtic theme. Plus seasonal features to entertain you during the festive season and all your regular favorites.
November 4, 2020
November 2020
Another awesome issue from Mom’s Favorite Reads.
In this month’s issue of our Amazon #1 ranked magazine…
Celebrating the Little Things
Things Children Say
A Young Writer’s View of Our Oceans
Nature
Poetry
Art
Classic Movies
And so much more!
November 2, 2020
Surviving a Plague
Hey! Did you ‘fall back’ this morning? Remind me why we’re still doing this antiquated clock juggling in 2020. It makes no sense to me. The wild critters milling about on my lawn, without a manufactured care in the world, still wanted to be fed when the sun came up, no matter what time you wanna call it.
Germany’s Madame Tussaud Dumps TrumpI’m as full of election hysteria as a goose pre-pate – I’m about ready to burst. We’re now three days before “the most important election of our time!” as it’s being called.
Get a grip, says I; all that’s on the line is democracy, human rights, and the fate of the planet, for pete’s sake.
Since I was a very lone dissenter in 2016 (I actually DID foresee trump winning) I hesitate to share my gut sense of what will happen with…
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October 30, 2020
Rosie’s Review-A-Book Challenge #RRABC – How To Write A Review For A Book That You Didn’t Like
Some helpful advice on writing reviews.
Alison joins us today to talk about reviewing a book that you didn’t enjoy.
As part of Rosie’s Review-A-Book Challenge #RRABC, we continue our week of advice posts. See the link at the bottom of the page for details of the challenge and where you can sign up for a free book in exchange for a review.
Honest but fair – how to review a book you didn’t like
If you read books and write reviews, the chances are that you’re going to eventually be faced with writing a review for a book that you didn’t like. So what do you do?
Before you write and post that review, consider the following:
What didn’t you like? Be specific – was it the story itself? The characterisation? The plot? The pace?
Once you’ve nailed that down, ask yourself why you didn’t like that particular aspect or aspects. Was the plot too…
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October 15, 2020
Remembering 1947
I loved this book and highly recommend it.
It is a cliché that our childhoods are filled with memories of warm summer days, rarely marred by bad weather. The summer of 1947 epitomises that notion for me and is one reason why I set my novel Summer Day in that particular summer.
In England the year began with heavy snow and bitter cold. I had turned five the previous November and should have started school at the end of the Christmas break.
Snow drifts had piled up against the ground floor windows of our cottage. Travelling the 3 miles to the village school was impossible. The thaw did not come until March. I entered school after the Easter break.
That exceptionally cold winter was followed by an equally exceptional summer. One not repeated until global warming began to make such summers common place in the UK.
But 1947 was extraordinary in other ways. The post-war Labour government had…
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October 13, 2020
Val Tobin
Thank you for featuring me, Mom’s Favorite Reads.
Mom’s Author of the Month, Val Tobin
Val Tobin, formerly a software/web developer, now spends her time writing. She is also a Reiki Master/Teacher and Angel Therapy Practitioner® with advanced training, certified by Doreen Virtue in Kona, Hawaii. She has written numerous novels and some short stories, available on Amazon and at other retailers. In April 2016, Val received her master’s degree in parapsychology.
October 6, 2020
The Phone Call
The Phone Call is my new short story in Mom’s Favorite Reads. A man risks death to get his life back.
A short story. The Phone Call by Val Tobin
Hunched into a crouch, Dylan shoved the kayak off the dock and into the water and then tilted back on his heels to catch his breath. The simple act of lugging the craft down the rocks and to the water had sapped what little energy he had. His muscles were still weak, his limbs scrawny.
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October 1, 2020
Mom’s Favorite Reads eMagazine October 2020
Check out my short story, The Phone Call, in Mom’s Favorite Reads: A man determined to recover his physical strength after battling cancer pits himself against nature.
Celebrating the second anniversary of our Amazon #1 ranked magazine with a bumper issue 
