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“UPLIFTING” Book
This week we are discussing books that we have wanted to read, but for some reason have never gotten to them. WHERE DO I START? Take one look at all of the books around my house and you will know … Continue reading
Posted in authors, big plans, book review, decisions, experiences, favorites, historical, hobbies, imagination, libraries, Life, memories, movies, publishing, reading, reviews, time management, Tonette Joyce, writers, youth
Tagged Anna Karenina, Gladys Aylworth, Leo Tolstoy's "Resurrection"", magazine serials, personal libraries, TBR list, The Inn of the Sixth Happiness, The Small Woman, War and Peace
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Family “History”
Patty, the Monday Fox , asked: “If someone were to look at your internet search history, what conclusions might that person draw about you?” That is truly a loaded question. My mind is pretty eclectic. I like to know. … Continue reading
Posted in experiences, Family, food, helping others, history, holidays, imagination, inspiration, libraries, reading, research, Tonette Joyce
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‘Eager’ to Read
“Have you revisited an old favorite book/movie? How did it change for you as you got older?” As I have often mentioned here, we are watching more movies than ever and many are old favorites. Some are one that I … Continue reading
Posted in America, Anthologies, audiobooks, authors, book covers, book review, Books, characters, childhood, Children's books, experiences, Family, favorite books, imagination, inspiration, libraries, memories, Middle Grade Books, Miscellaneous, Tonette Joyce, writers, youth
Tagged C.S. Lewis, Derek Jacobi, Edward Eager, Half Magic, Kenneth Branagh, Magic By the Lake, Narnia books, Old Movies, Patrick Stewart, youtube
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Revisiting Old Favorites
Books I Still Enjoy Today By Jeff Salter Before I launch into this week’s topic, allow me to puff out my chest briefly — since this is my 500th post on this group blog. Launched in February 2011, Four Foxes … Continue reading
YA Read Any Good Books Lately?
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
Posted in authors, Books, characters, collections, Family, inspiration, libraries, Middle Grade Books, novels, paperback books, reading, time management, Tonette Joyce, writers, YA
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Guest: Author Debbie De Louise
I am pleased to welcome a new friend, Debbie De Louise, who found me via mutual friends. I’m always looking for new faces to bring here, so I asked Debbie to join me for an interview as soon as I … Continue reading
Posted in author interview, author's life, book covers, book review, Books, careers, Guest, Guest author, hobbies, imagination, interview, Kindle, libraries, lifestyles, Miscellaneous, Music, pets, social media, Tonette Joyce, Travel, using talents, writing
Tagged A Stone's Throw, At, cats, Cloudy Rainbow, Cobble Cove Mysteries, Debbie De Louise, librarians, Library Cats, Lighthouses, Long Island, New York, Sea Scope, Sisters in Crime, The Missing Mistletoe, The Path to the Rainbow Bridge
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Paperback Writer
Question of the week: “Knowing that the profit margin / royalties in paperback formats is minimal, do you still try to obtain that format? Why or why not?” Yes, I would as a writer and do as a reader. I … Continue reading
Posted in Anthologies, audiobooks, big plans, Books, collections, e-books, Family, Kindle, libraries, paperback books, personal libraries, poetry, publishing, TBR List, Tonette Joyce, writing
Tagged ARCs, book hoarding, paperback books, personal libraries
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Yes, I Want Print Too
I’m well aware that the profit margin on paperback books is low, yet I still want to have my books in print. For starters, there’s nothing in the world like holding your book in your hands and seeing your name … Continue reading
Posted in Books, Elaine Cantrell, libraries, Miscellaneous, publishing
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How Could I Earn A Living?
If I Couldn’t Work in the Book Industry… and if I were not already retired. By Jeff Salter Yeah, I really should make clear the disclaimer that my discussion of these possibilities might sound quite different if not for the … Continue reading
Posted in careers, Jeff Salter, libraries, Miscellaneous, Random thoughts, What if, writing
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