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How a Felon Showed Me What Love Is

“Ben led me to the instant family I was imagining.” — Ben found me on Facebook the day he got out of prison. His message wasn’t expected, yet it didn’t come as a surprise. I hadn’t heard from him in almost four years.Though he couldn’t have known, Ben’s release from prison coincided perfectly with my desperate search for a romantic partner. …

Love

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How a Felon Showed Me What Love Is
How a Felon Showed Me What Love Is
Love

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May 6, 2021

Don’t Do These 4 Things in Your Book Reviews

In the past I’ve shared my best tips for how to write book reviews and what to include. Today I’m giving you my advice on what not to include. 1. Apologize I see this more so on Instagram, but occasionally on other platforms too. A reviewer will start with, “Sorry, unpopular opinion…

Reading

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Don’t Do These 4 Things in Your Book Reviews
Don’t Do These 4 Things in Your Book Reviews
Reading

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Published in Inspired Writer

·Apr 27, 2021

Here’s Why I Don’t Want Things to Go Back to Normal

The pandemic was already teaching me lessons. Then my diagnosis brought it home. — “Okay you’re all done,” the nurse handed over my vaccine card and sent me to the observation room. I stood from the pink plastic chair, nearly dizzy from a flood of relief and dread. I have my first vaccine. The light at the end of the tunnel is now. I…

Mental Health

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Here’s Why I Don’t Want Things to Go Back to Normal
Here’s Why I Don’t Want Things to Go Back to Normal
Mental Health

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Apr 15, 2021

My Favorite Tropes in Romance Novels

When someone tells me they don’t like romance novels, I always cringe inwardly (and sometimes outwardly) because I remember when I felt that way. Now I believe that if someone says they don’t like romance, it’s because they simply haven’t found the right kind yet! When you think of romance…

Romance Novels

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My Favorite Tropes in Romance Novels
My Favorite Tropes in Romance Novels
Romance Novels

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Published in Be Yourself

·Mar 9, 2021

What Not to Say to Someone Who Just Got A Serious Diagnosis

If someone shares their recent diagnosis with you, you are important. This is heavy, private stuff. Even if you don’t know the person well, it means they see you as a potential safe space With that being said, this isn’t about you. Keep in mind, the purpose of this conversation…

Life Lessons

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What Not to Say to Someone Who Just Got A Serious Diagnosis
What Not to Say to Someone Who Just Got A Serious Diagnosis
Life Lessons

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Published in Be Yourself

·Sep 17, 2020

Why the World Needs Romance Novels

(Now more than ever!) I’m not the only forty-something woman who got a big chunk of her early sex- ed from her mom’s Danielle Steel and Sidney Sheldon novels. Swiping those paperbacks and giggling at the sexy parts was practically a rite of passage in the ’90s. …

Books

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Why the World Needs Romance Novels
Why the World Needs Romance Novels
Books

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Sep 1, 2020

Why Should You Write Book Reviews?

Quite often on my blog, I give tips for writing book reviews. I’ve also talked about the importance of the star rating. I’ve covered the how’s when it comes to reviewing, so today I’m going to cover the WHYs. Readers who find How To posts valuable are likely ones who…

Reading

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Why Should You Write Book Reviews?
Why Should You Write Book Reviews?
Reading

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Published in The Riveting Review

·Aug 22, 2020

“More Than Maybe” by Erin Hahn

A music filled romance about staying true to who you are. — I finished this book last night and I’m still swooning! A well-written young adult romance makes my heart explode in the very best way. The Characters Luke is a British transplant living in Minnesota with his family. The son of a punk rock legend, Luke is passionate about composing songs and has…

Book Reviews

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“More Than Maybe” by Erin Hahn
“More Than Maybe” by Erin Hahn
Book Reviews

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Aug 16, 2020

How to Review a Book You Hated

On my book blog, I write a lot about the why’s and how to’s of writing book reviews. There’s a lot to consider if you want to write reviews that are useful to readers and authors. But there’s one aspect of reviews I haven’t covered yet. This is a question…

Book Review

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How to Review a Book You Hated
How to Review a Book You Hated
Book Review

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Aug 16, 2020

Author Interview With Betsy Gaines Quammen

I’m thrilled to bring you this interview with my dear friend Betsy Gaines Quammen. Her first book, American Zion: Cliven Bundy, God, & American Lands in the West, was published in March of this year.

Non Fiction Books

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Author Interview With Betsy Gaines Quammen
Author Interview With Betsy Gaines Quammen
Non Fiction Books

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Ramona Mead

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Avid reader, writer of true stories, book hoarder, eternal optimist

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