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Presenting The Incomparable Ginger Simpson
They broke the mold when they made Ginger. She is one of the most versatile writers I know, plus one hulluva gal. And she’s quite funny, too. See below if you don’t believe me: Resolutions, Smezolutions by Ginger Simpson First, I’d like to thank Heather for allowing me to join the crew blogging on her…
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Welcome Gail Roughton Branan, author of Miami Days and Truscan (K)nights
Gail is a wonderful southern lady, who challenges the beauty of the magnolias — or should I say daisies — with her prose. Her website, Flowers on the Fence, is worth a visit. http://flowersonthefence.blogspot.com/ I might also add the fence is dedicated to the memory of her good friend, Gloria. You gotta love a gal…
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Welcome Dale Thompson, author of The Evil Within
Welcome, Dale! This talented and versatile writer starts off by answering a few questions. Below is quite a tantalizing interview: 1. How old were you when you were first published? I was too old when my first book came out. That’s all you need to know about that. LOL 2. What writing style do you…
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Welcome Laura Novak, author of Finding Clarity
Laura Novak is a talented writer who has written a funny, poignant book called Finding Clarity: A Mom, A Dwarf and a Posh Private School in the People’s Republic of Berkeley. Visit her blog at http://www.lauranovakauthor.com/blog.html. It is unique! This is one fun writer. If you don’t believe me, check out her interview below: 1.…
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Welcome Grace DeLuca, author of Betwixt and Between
Originally from New York, my husband and I moved to Florida when our three children were young. I’ve worn several hats in my life—started out working as a legal secretary while studying art, taught painting and drawing for a number of years, then worked for my church until I retired. During that time I obtained…
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Welcome Terri Lynn Main, author
The very talented Terri Main, author of Dark Side of the Moon, gives us some tips today on dealing with the New Year: Beyond Resolutions: How to Prepare an Action Plan for 2012It’s the first of the year and that brings with it New Year’s Resolutions. We decide we are going to lose wieght, write…
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Welcome Terri Lynn Main, author
Please welcome Terri Linn Main, author of Dark Side of the Moon. As well as a writer, Terri is an educator, and has some very wise words for all of us for the coming New Year: Beyond Resolutions: How to Prepare an Action Plan for 2012It’s the first of the year and that brings with…
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Welcoming the New Year in with Roseanne Dowell
We’re starting off Blogging in 2012 with the one, the only Roseanne Dowell, a prolific and terrifc writer. Her new book, Secrets, Lies, & Love releases in only three more days, Jan. 4, 2012, from Books We Love Publishing. Give us a teaser about your new book, Roseanne, please. A dilapidated Queen Anne Victorian, a…
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Winner of Best Cozy Mystery 2021, BIBA
When cousin JJ’s husband goes missing on an archaeological dig in the middle of ancient Mayan ruins, the Alvarez Family springs into action and heads for Guatemala’s El Mirador Basin. Even though ace detective Lee Alvarez tries not to go anywhere she can’t plug in her hot rollers, she can’t help but follow the clues in a foreign land filled with earthquakes, wild animals, deadly gods, stolen artifacts, villains, and yuk! snakes. But can she find the missing man? Or will she, too, become another casualty of this alien world, beautiful but deadly?
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