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Memorial Day is critical to our nation’s survival! So, please remember.

A dear friend of mine, Isabelle Grace, who writes poignant, heartfelt romance told me I should blog today. Why? I shared the following on our FB group: I'll be remembering our nations fallen soldiers today & their families. We're blessed to have avoided mass, bloody conflict on our lands since the Civil War. That grace… Continue reading Memorial Day is critical to our nation’s survival! So, please remember.

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The Allure of Romantic Suspense Fiction: A Thrilling Escape for Readers

Romantic suspense fiction--have you tried it? This genre has gained a massive following over the years, captivating readers with its thrilling blend of romance and suspense for good reason. This genre offers readers an escape into a world of danger, intrigue, and passion, where they can experience a vicarious thrill through the characters' emotional and… Continue reading The Allure of Romantic Suspense Fiction: A Thrilling Escape for Readers

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Somebody Help Me!

I'm addicted to adrenaline and, well, BINGING. If this is YOU, inclined to binge read stories that make you go bump in the night--that's bumping around turning pages--do I have a deal for you! 15 #THRILLERS for .99 cents! Yes, your tired eyes are working just fine. But hurry, because October 12th is closer than… Continue reading Somebody Help Me!

CARE AND FEEDING OF WRITERS, Holiday Musings, Writer's Tool Box

‘Tis the Season to Stuff Your Stocking!

Season's Greetings, Peeps. Ann here, the helpful elf. Christmas is fast approaching. Faster if you haven't finished your shopping or begun. (Don't want to make anyone cringe. Check out these book bundles and smile for a while! Being an Amazon Affiliate is making me smile. So, have mercy and click the pics and links. Empty-nesting… Continue reading ‘Tis the Season to Stuff Your Stocking!

Author Interview, Author Recommendation, CARE AND FEEDING OF WRITERS, Holiday Musings

Ash Keller–Fresh, FUNNY, and Wickedly Talented. A Must Read for Romantic Comedy!

Life is ripe with choices, spilled out like a Horn of Plenty. Cornucopias if you're putting on airs. And why not? Accents and attitudes are fun. Entertaining, absolutely, but often necessary. Who hasn't changed their tone for that critical interview? The BE-THERE party or that dreaded public speaking encounter? (Raise a hand for keeping it… Continue reading Ash Keller–Fresh, FUNNY, and Wickedly Talented. A Must Read for Romantic Comedy!

Author Interview, Author Recommendation, CARE AND FEEDING OF WRITERS, Writing TIPS

Sit-down with Rene Penn; dear friend, soul sister, and a hilariously good writer!

Okay. Rene and I don't write exactly the same genre. She's sassy comic romance where I'm trying to be strictly sweet. Trying. She's flirty with the lines--steamy in places--where I'm firmly drawing some. For a change. Bedroom doors weren't always shut in my earlier writing ventures, but life brings many changes. Although I could be… Continue reading Sit-down with Rene Penn; dear friend, soul sister, and a hilariously good writer!

Author Recommendation, CARE AND FEEDING OF WRITERS, Holiday Musings

Merry Christmas~and the very best of the season’s greetings to ALL!

Let me start by saying THANK YOU for the well wishes, prayer, and positive thoughts offered for a happy family reunion. Las Vegas was the bomb. A complete success and an entree to more of the same--warm family gatherings where "being there" for each other is the top priority. In between Black Jack successes --… Continue reading Merry Christmas~and the very best of the season’s greetings to ALL!

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Sydney Winthrop, boxed-set sister #3, discusses the slings and arrows of “supportive” family! Special guest star: Last Light Falling’s Jay Plemons!

All right, guys, the countdown to Christmas is ticking. LOUDLY. It seems that way with deadlines, real or self-imposed, going blizzard in the confines of an otherwise calm headspace. https://youtu.be/Mse17xZYoZc Imagine this scrolling in your mind when you're supposed to be sleeping. Pretty menacing, no? But I'm the nervous type who often imagines things being… Continue reading Sydney Winthrop, boxed-set sister #3, discusses the slings and arrows of “supportive” family! Special guest star: Last Light Falling’s Jay Plemons!

CARE AND FEEDING OF WRITERS, Writer's Tool Box

Audio STAY-Cation. The best little getaway that takes you where you SHOULD go!

Snoopy is a TOTAL bonus! Okay. This great pic of Neil Diamond--the soulful enchanter who can still capture the masses--is floating around on Facebook. Best thing? I'm now listening to "Sweet Caroline," and feeling darned sweet. Hallelujah. Yes, there are personal issues that could translate into a crown-of-thorns, but thoughts matter. Where do you want… Continue reading Audio STAY-Cation. The best little getaway that takes you where you SHOULD go!

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To Burn or not to Burn!

Wegmans where are you??? That’s my question. It all began – well, recently anyway – with a Friday fish quest. Youngest kiddo and I – that’s Nick aged 20 – set out early to Wegmans. A great place for food if you don’t get lost and hungry on the way. Needless to say, yours truly,… Continue reading To Burn or not to Burn!