Category Archives: fantasy

Mystery and Romance for 2024, Part Four

Posted on April 1, 2024 by Patricia Kiyono

I assumed I’d have a short review list this month, but despite listening to several longer books I have nine titles for you! Hope you find one you like. Lanterns, Lakes, and Larceny by Tonya KappesCamper and Criminals, Book 21 … Continue reading →

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This is NOT an EXTRA Day

Posted on February 29, 2024 by Jeff Salter

… But if it WERE, I could make good use of it! By Jeff Salter Topic: It’s a Leap Year. Are you planning to do anything special with the “extra” day? Before I start yakking, let’s get one thing straight … Continue reading →

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Writing Prompt: Clothes Encounter

Posted on January 26, 2024 by Tonette Joyce

This week we have a Writing Prompt:   I’d known from the time I opened my eyes that it was going to be a bad day.  My mother was standing at the door.  I had no idea what time it was, … Continue reading →

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Old King, New King

Posted on January 19, 2024 by Tonette Joyce

It’s been a while since I touched on Stephen King. Generally, people hate him or love him, and for a variety of reasons.  My mother hated him because she saw parts of one or two of his movies and found … Continue reading →

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In Time, In Love, In the Money

Posted on November 24, 2023 by Tonette Joyce

If you could only have one, which one would you choose and why: Your soulmate,  100 million dollars,  or a time machine?  Oh, let’s get it over with, People throw the word ‘soulmate’ around and it bothers me.  If I had a … Continue reading →

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Writing; I Love the Craft

Posted on October 20, 2023 by Tonette Joyce

I previously mentioned that a friend introduced me to a ‘BookTuber’ she found helpful in getting her to read classics. I had made a great dent in classics over the years, especially when I was younger. With the dry spells I … Continue reading →

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“Never Put Off Until Tomorrow What You Can Do Today”

Posted on September 8, 2023 by Tonette Joyce

The title of this was the catchphrase of a local TV personality in the Washington, DC area and I should have taken it to heart, because here it is a Friday Free Week and I did not have my post ready!  … Continue reading →

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Buzz About the New Movie Reminds Me of My 2016 Novel

Posted on August 10, 2023 by Jeff Salter

Blurb and Excerpt from my novel, Size Matters by Jeff Salter There’s a lot of buzz this summer about the new Barbie™ movie — and apparently it can appeal to “kids” of all ages. Including grown women who fondly recall … Continue reading →

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A Rare Smooth Ride

Posted on August 3, 2023 by Jeff Salter

The Novel I Drafted in 16 Days by Jeff Salter Topic: Have you ever had a writing project go smoothly from start to finish? What factors do you believe helped to make that happen? The short answer is yes. And … Continue reading →

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Guilty, MY Honor

Posted on June 2, 2023 by Tonette Joyce

(I know, I am late. You would not believe the week I had.) This week: What’s your favorite guilty pleasure?  I’m such a good girl,   no, really, I am!  I take simple pleasures where I can get them, as life … Continue reading →

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