Author Archives
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Writing Roundup
This is a new feature I am going to start doing on Fridays. I want to keep track of my writing progress and I figure that any readers who are following my blog can help me stay honest. So my… Read More ›
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Bartimaeus!
Today’s book review is Jonathan Stroud’s The Amulet of Samarkand, the first book in his Bartimaeus series. I picked this up for a book club reading over at the Mallorean Tavern, but unfortunately, the discussion ended up fizzling out due… Read More ›
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Balancing life . . .
I’ve been doing a lot of thinking lately, which is never a good idea for me – I over analyze things with the best of them. My life seems to be divided into two distinct categories: the things I want… Read More ›
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Top Ten Tuesday
So in an effort to try and blog more, I’ve decided to participate in a few memes hosted at other blogs. It’s a great way to get inspired and, of course, to find new bloggers out there to read and… Read More ›
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Study like your life depended on it . . .
Today’s book review comes courtesy of my friend Jess, who gave me this lovely present – the Study Series by Maria V. Snyder. New books – yay! The Study Series is a trilogy – Poison Study, Magic Study and Fire… Read More ›
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Podcast Love!
In connection with a secret project that I am about to embark on, I decided to bring up the subject of podcasts. I adore listening to podcasts. Most of my work day is spent listening to them, so I thought… Read More ›
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It’s tough to break with Tradition . . .
Happy Labor Day Weekend to all my friends in the U.S.! In just a few minutes, I will be out shoe shopping with my two of my favorite people (my daughter and my mom), but before that, a quick book… Read More ›
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School Daze
All over the world, the kiddies are going back to school. My daughter just went back this past Monday, starting 2nd grade. Her excitement was contagious and, I have to admit, it makes my heart sing to hear her being… Read More ›
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Controversial? You decide . . .
I love controversy. It makes life interesting. One of the most controversial book series in the past decade is His Dark Materials by Phillip Pullman. I had heard a lot of things about it, with a wide spectrum of opinions…. Read More ›
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The end of summer is near . . .
And with the end of summer comes change. Lots and lots of changes. For one, school will be starting and while I’m not a student anymore (sigh), I have two elementary school age children at home who need to get… Read More ›
