Tag Archives: Liane Moriarty

‘Patiently’ Reading

Posted on November 19, 2021 by Tonette Joyce

When trying to come up with ideas for topics, this one popped into my mind:What would you read to an adult friend who was ill? I don’t believe any one book or story popped into my mind at the time. … Continue reading →

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Thou Shalt Not…

Posted on April 9, 2021 by Tonette Joyce

“If you could have been the original author of any book, what would it have been and why?” I wracked my brain for a while on this one. I am without any question a bona fide bibliophile. I literally own … Continue reading →

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Shoot For the Moon

Posted on March 13, 2020 by Tonette Joyce

“You’ve been asked to ghostwrite an autobiography for someone famous; you get to spend two weeks with this person as they tell you stories and details of their life. Who do you hope that celebrity is?” Oh, gosh, so many … Continue reading →

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Praiseworthy

Posted on August 24, 2018 by Tonette Joyce

I understand that I do a bit of complaining and rants about writers getting things wrong. I think we can all learn from the mistakes made by others, in all walks of life. However, this week I would like to … Continue reading →

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Finding New Favorites

Posted on October 27, 2017 by Tonette Joyce

The question I proposed for this week was: What is an unusual way in which you have found books or authors? I think all of us know fellow writers and read their books, and their friends have friends who write, … Continue reading →

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I Say, G’day, Eh?

Posted on June 3, 2016 by Tonette Joyce

On this month’s ‘free’ week, I thought I would discuss the differences and questions of writing in American English and the British/Australian/Canadian versions. There can be big differences. Many years ago, before information was at everyone’s fingertips on the Internet, … Continue reading →

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Review:The Husband’s Secret

Posted on March 11, 2016 by Tonette Joyce

I like to support my local library and join in their activities. It is one of the very few places that has entered the twenty-first century in this town. It is progressive, totally integrated and welcoming of minorities, like me, … Continue reading →

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