Category: Books
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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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The Enchantment Of The Forest
Writing Research Whenever I find myself in the forest on a hike on my own or with my family, I am always in awe that we are in the presence of trees, they are huge, magnificent and in most cases ancient. I am able to hear my own thoughts and feelings more clearly among the…
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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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Create A Reading Haven
While reading is a great activity that can be done anywhere. Having a dedicated space in your home just for you and your books creates a haven for you to relax and unwind after a long day. There’s nothing I love more then pouring myself a hot cup of tea, setting up camp in my…
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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…
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Emma Cohan’s Literacy Lifestyle Blog Was Specifically Designed for YOU – The Reader (and here’s why)
My literacy lifestyle blog was designed for busy people with a passion for reading who want a guide with practical advice, inspiration, tips, short stories and book reviews on helping you develop a life long love of reading. I want to instill the joy and time stopping pleasure of reading a book. Whether it’s helping…
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