Category Archives: Books

Guest Author: Judy Ann Davis and A Musical Christmas Series

Posted on December 9, 2019 by

For most of my life, this time of year has always been full of music. I participated in my school’s band and orchestra and sang in the choir, as well as the choir and handbell group at church. I directed … Continue reading →

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YA Read Any Good Books Lately?

Posted on November 29, 2019 by

Free Week :it’s Thanksgiving Week in America. I have had some respiratory illness, so as much as I usually enjoy having a full house, (and often guests from out of town), this year is quiet and I probably needed for … Continue reading →

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The Table in the Window

Posted on November 27, 2019 by

Since the Christmas season is almost upon us, I think it would be okay to talk about my Christmas novel The Table in the Window. Here’s a blurb about the book, and then I’ll share an excerpt with you. Blurb: … Continue reading →

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Goodreads Challenge, Part Ten

Posted on November 25, 2019 by

This month, I’ve read quite a varied collection of books. Can’t wait to tell you about them! Revenge Kiss by Julia Keanini Kiss Academy, Book Two I don’t often read YA novels, because I normally can’t relate to the problems … Continue reading →

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Out of Character

Posted on November 22, 2019 by

“Has anyone ever asked you to add them to one of your stories?” -OR- “Have you told anyone that you were basing a character on them?” My long-ago idea, and again, I forgot to make notes. I have had people … Continue reading →

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Guest: Author Elise Sax

Posted on November 15, 2019 by

I decided to look through my Kindle content to find a writer to interview, and found a fair number of books, but touching on a few pages here and there, nothing impressed me until I hit Elise Sax’s “An Affair … Continue reading →

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Goodreads Challenge, Part Nine

Posted on October 28, 2019 by

The busier I get, the more I enjoy reading. Thanks to all my devices, I can pretty much read anywhere. So while waiting in doctor’s offices, ignoring football games, and avoiding my laundry I managed to read these five books. … Continue reading →

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