Category Archives: Books

My Duchess is BACK

Posted on June 8, 2023 by Jeff Salter

Re-release of My Duchess of EarlBy Jeff Salter About 18 months ago, the numerous authors who had assembled at the Clean Reads publishing house received word that our publisher was closing down, effective right away. We had time to order … Continue reading →

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The Good Doctor

Posted on May 19, 2023 by Tonette Joyce

Finding myself needing to rest, I decided to start a limited series I had saved as a ‘watch later’ and never got around to. It was the 2016 version of “Doctor Thorne”, and I am so glad that I did … Continue reading →

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Guest Author/Podcaster: Bryan Nowak and All Things Writing

Posted on April 17, 2023 by Patricia Kiyono

I’m continuing to reach out to authors who not only write but help promote writing by providing other services. This month I asked fellow Dingbat author Bryan Nowak to tell us about his podcast called All Things Writing. This is … Continue reading →

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Series of Unfortunate Events

Posted on April 14, 2023 by Tonette Joyce

This week’s topic:   Would you consider publishing a serialized version of one of your stories?  To be honest I quickly, (and wrongfully), assumed that it meant to consider making sequels to some of our stories.  I really had no idea … Continue reading →

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Not Really A Fan Of Serializing

Posted on April 13, 2023 by Jeff Salter

Give Me the Entire Story… Now By Jeff Salter Topic: Serialized stories, such as Kindle Vella and Crazy Maple Studio, have recently become popular. Would you consider publishing a serialized version of one of your stories? Intro: Consider this quote … Continue reading →

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Sharing Your Story a Bit at a Time

Posted on April 10, 2023 by Patricia Kiyono

I supplied the topic for this week: Serialized stories, such as those offered through Kindle Vella, have recently become popular. Would you consider publishing a serialized version of one of your stories?  My motivation for pursuing this topic is the … Continue reading →

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Goodreads 2023 Challenge, Part Three

Posted on April 3, 2023 by Patricia Kiyono

It’s been a great month of reading and listening! Here are the four cozy mysteries and two romances I reviewed on Goodreads. Hope you find one that interests you! Agatha Raisin and the Terrible Tourists by M. C. BeatonAgatha Raisin … Continue reading →

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Happy Places

Posted on March 31, 2023 by Tonette Joyce

We are once again discussing movies. I think we have said a great deal about movies over the years, but I do love movies. Most of my family was keen on movies when I was growing up; my mother used to … Continue reading →

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Sunset Stays

Posted on March 17, 2023 by Tonette Joyce

After a short break, something jarred the desire to hear more sci-fi. As usual, what I found were more interpersonal relationships, suspense, and mystery than hard-core sci-fi, which is fine, really.  Maybe it was because The Husband and I have … Continue reading →

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Guest Author: Josie Riviera and Oh Danny Boy

Posted on March 13, 2023 by Patricia Kiyono

Josie Riviera is a repeat guest at Four Foxes, One Hound, telling us about her sweet summer romance. Today, she’s got the perfect offering for St. Pat’s Day! The title comes from one of my favorite ballads, Danny Boy, and … Continue reading →

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