Category Archives: Faith-centered stories

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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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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Goodreads 2023 Challenge, Part One

Posted on January 30, 2023 by Patricia Kiyono

Soon after I began my subscription to Audible, I checked out the audiobook offerings at my local library. It turns out that by downloading another app on my iPad, I can listen to books owned by a large library cooperative … Continue reading →

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The Keeper of Lost Things

Posted on January 20, 2023 by Tonette Joyce

 As I often do, I looked for something to break up the series I was listening to and found a gem. Apparently, this book was a big hit when it was published at the end of 2017. I believe that … Continue reading →

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The Dickens, I Say!

Posted on December 23, 2022 by Tonette Joyce

This is not a ‘review’ week, but this one won’t wait. It’s about a story that all of you know, one that I thought that I did in its entirety. I also thought that I had read the complete story, … Continue reading →

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T’was the Month Before Christmas…

Posted on November 4, 2022 by Tonette Joyce

Topic this week:Do you have a favorite Christmas holiday novel? What about your favorite movie? Do you restrict reading/viewing of Christmas/holiday themed books/movies to the holiday season? We’ve covered holiday movies in the recent past, but I am game! Yes, … Continue reading →

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Guest Author: Pamela S. Thibodeaux and Kyleigh’s Cowboy

Posted on October 10, 2022 by Patricia Kiyono

My guest this month has been a previous visitor to the blog. Pamela S. Thibodeaux is an energetic member of the Authors Helping Authors support group. She’s always ready to retweet, share, and comment, so when she announced a new … Continue reading →

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Never-ending TBR, Part Six

Posted on June 27, 2022 by Patricia Kiyono

School is out for the summer, and my evening rehearsals are down to once per week. I have more time to read, and I indulged myself this month! Here are my reviews for this period: What If… By Anne PerraultThis … Continue reading →

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Guest Author: Josie Riviera and A Summer to Cherish

Posted on June 13, 2022 by Patricia Kiyono

My guest today is a fellow member of one of my author support groups, and when she recently announced her new sweet romance, I asked her to share the book and its inspiration with us. A Summer to Cherish is … Continue reading →

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