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Here it is–first correct comment wins Jenny Nelson’s new novel–Georgia’s Kitchen! “They told me you were dead. They said Dan is dead, but I told ‘em no, Dan’s not dead, he would of called me for the funeral.” Who said this? What movie?
Great bit of info here for authors–insight into publishing Not an optimistic take on self-publishing, but I’m going ahead with it…my only choice this point and I’ll make it work!
Okay, this book is fantastic…see below, what you can get if you just mosey on over to Amazon or other links (below) and enter in the contest. If you love women’s fiction of any sort, you’ll love this book. And if you love food (can you love women’s fiction and hate food? I’m sure they’re [...]
Okay, Book of the Week–Tuesday Tells it Slant by Holly Christine This one’s a fantastic story about Tuesday Morning–a woman searching for herself by visiting her past and recognizing where her future lies… Song of the Week– You’re Gonna Go Far Kid by, Offspring Well, just listen to it, if you exercise your demons, your [...]
Well, take away the testosterone, subtract the muscles, and wipe that determined, yet relaxed expression off his face. And, that general “in-shapeness” he’s sporting? Take that away, too and that’s me. I try. I do. Here’s the second Chicken Soup book I have a story in this year! For all of you who want to [...]
No, that’s not a euphemism ala Governor Sanford (SC) who “hiked the Appalachian Trail.” I’m not having an affair, but I am going to self-publish one of my novels. And, really it feels a little the same. Not that I would know. Really, I wouldn’t. Part of me is a little sad to self-publish, to [...]
“Every successful man has a clawing, bitch of a wife.” –anonymous friend in Brueggers Hmmm. Discuss. Okay, I’ll discuss. Is this true? Don’t look at me. I’m as sweet as a wife can be. To help you muse about it, listen to Elvis’ Can’t Help Falling In Love With You and then get back to [...]
Today’s my sister’s birthday and also the release date for my story that will appear in… I chose this as my day to jump back into blogging and I look forward to talking with everyone again! Buy the book, give it to someone you love and don’t forget to thank your dad–he’ll love you for [...]
So it’s hot, muggy, the kids are in bed or if you’re childless, your work is finished and you’re ready to relax. Grab a beer, head out back, settle into the Adirondack, and let some Allman Brothers’ Soul Shine rain all over you. You won’t be disappointed. Let me know what happens when do you…
The Basketball Chronicles: Just to update everyone on the basketball saga, I will say, there has been some improvement made. Does Jake’s team (Penn State they’re called) threaten to demolish the post-season hopes of North Carolina or Syracuse? No. Of course the answer’s no. Fox Chapel’s own Syracuse and North Carolina play like men and [...]
