IWSG and Did You Know

 

The firstWednesday of every month is officially IWSG day. IWSG was formed by NinjaCaptain Alex Cavanaugh. Members post about their doubts and fears, discussstruggles and triumphs, and offer words of encouragement to others who are struggling.

 

Twitter handle: @TheIWSG  

Hashtag: #IWSG 

The awesome co-hosts for the April 2 posting of the IWSG are Jennifer Lane, L Diane Wolfe, Jenni Enzor, and Natalie Aguirre!

Every month, we announce a question that members can answer in their IWSG post. These questions may prompt you to share advice, insight, a personal experience or story. Include your answer to the question in your IWSG post or let it inspire your post if you are struggling with something to say. 

Remember, the question is optional April 2 question - What fantasy character would you like to fight, go on a quest with, or have a beer/glass of wine with? I'm not picky. Either Thor or Iron Man would work for me. ;)

 

March/April Reviews in noparticular order.

*Disclaimer. If I run into an occasional typo, I ignore them and don't factorthem into my review.

 

DEATHIN THE ABSENCE OF RAIN by Caleb Pirtle III

Thefifth book in the Magnolia Bluff Crime Chronicles

Thisstory centers on Graham Huston, the owner of the local newspaper, who has aghostly visitant while fighting his own ghosts/demons from his past.

Thetale is well-written and told in a mystical poetic voice. It will definitelyappeal to the Magnolia Bluff Crime Chronicle followers.

Canbe read as a standalone.

Available at Amazon

 

 

 

BORNAND BRED TEXAN by Jinx Schwartz

Thisis the ninth book in the Magnolia Bluff Crime Chronicles Series

Sofar, I haven’t read a book in the series I haven’t enjoyed and Ms. Schwartz’soffering is no exception. Her main character, Blue, is a feisty widow returningto her home in Magnolia Bluff, hoping to heal from the loss of her husband. Shegets more than she bargains for when a dead body is found on her property,followed by several sets of human remains.

Highlyrecommended for anyone who enjoys cozy mysteries, feisty heroines, and story lineswith plenty of humor running through them. 

Thisbook can be read as a standalone. 

Available at Amazon

 

SUNFLOWERTANKA by Colleen Chesebro and Robbie Cheadle

Authorsfrom around the world have offered their renderings of ‘into the light’ usingthe symbolic sunflower. There was much talent and many different takes. Hereare just a few lines that caught my eye:

‘intothe light, she emerged

readyfor her second chance’ ~ Yvette Calleiro

‘howfast time passes

youngsters—nowteens or adults

elders,no longer sprightly’  ~  Robbie Cheadle

‘silent guardian

owl—a speedy feathered wraith’ ~ ColleenChesebro

‘winter rain sputters

bruised clouds surrender the sky

a spring dawn beckons’   ~ D. Wallace Peach

‘whispers of sunlight

awaken sleeping autumn’ ~  Gwen M. Plano

There is much, much more to read. Atreasure for poetry lovers who enjoy beautiful wordage.

Available at Amazon 

 

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Good bud, author D. L. Finn,  is hosting Reuben and me at her place. Denise is a multi-talented author whose writings include middle-grade stories, paranormal reads, inspiring poetry and lately she's opened a Gratitude store where she has many lovely items that display both her photography and her poetry. If you're in the vicinity, please stop by and join us.

 

Available at Amazon

 AND

Did you know, Oscar Wilde  went to prison and did hard labor because of his sexual proclivities?

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