Category: Book Review
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Book Review: Dear Reader

For as long as she can remember, Cathy has lost and found herself in stories… As a fellow book lover this book spoke to my soul. Cathy has a wonderful way with words and when you read her books she makes you feel like you are sitting together like old friends do chatting over a…
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Book Review: How To Make A Living As A Writer

Writing Book Review I’ve been very fortunate to have a life where I have constant access to hundred’s of books. Books and writing have always been a passion of mine. It wasn’t until my 40’s that I got enough courage to actually start writing. Inspired to act on reading about an author who got a…
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Starting From Scratch

Every day we are blessed with a clean slate to live the life we want. I want to be a writer – a published author. In a sense I am, I had my 1st short story published back in March 2022 in Chicken Soup For The Soul. Since then I’ve submitted 3 other stories and…
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Why Write?

For the past 9 years I’ve been a stay at home mom. I’ve tried a lot of crafts looking for a creative outlet. I was born into a family of readers, so I’ve never known a time that I wasn’t reading or writing. During the years of raising my son, I’ve pulled out quite a…
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Real Books Vs Audio Books – What Do You Prefer?

The physical feel of a book in your hands is great, but is it better than hearing the story read to you? Let me weigh in… Us book lovers, know few things compare to the joy of a new book. We are currently living in a time where you can enjoy the same book in…
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Book Review: Tequila Mockingbird

Pour yourself a drink and brush up on your literary knowledge with… Tequila Mockingbird by Tim Federle I received this little gem of a clever guidebook as a gift from a friend the other month. It is laugh out loud funny. I’ve never seen so many literary inside jokes in my whole life, which makes…
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How Do I Choose the Book I Read Next?

Reading books is such a passion of mine. When I think about the next book I’m going to spend time with, it’s got to have all of these 5 qualities to get me to read it. 1. An interesting title, 2. A good cover design, 3. An entertaining about section, 4. Reading the first 50…
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The Beginners Guide To Creating A Reading Habit

A book is a gift you can open again and again. —Garrison Keillor Reading has so many benefits it: There are a number of ways you can develop a daily reading habit. Read on for some tips. 1. Create a reading list (TBR – To Be Read) To help you get started, create a reading…
