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Book Review: "Anchor" Yourself in for Psychological Thrills with Author Kevin R. Doyle
Be careful what you wish for... In today's media-oriented world, everyone is scrambling for a slice of the attention pie. Kevin R....
mfalgoust
Apr 25, 20232 min read
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Mixing Mystery, Magic, and Fantasy with "Beauty and the Alchemist"
What does it take to overcome a curse? Now, you can find out in this magical mix-up, mash-up mystery from author Elle Hartford, Beauty...
mfalgoust
Apr 24, 20235 min read
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Book Review and Guest Post: Fantasy Adventure with "Malketh and the Undead"
Malketh and the Undead, the second book in the Raven, Romda and Ravai series from Dave Maruszewski, is a rollicking thrill ride of an...
mfalgoust
Apr 20, 20233 min read
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Book Review: What Mystery Will the Truth Unravel in "Scattered Legacy"
Author Marlene M. Bell has once again given readers through a deftly wound plot of mystery and intrigue in the third installment of her...
mfalgoust
Apr 19, 20233 min read
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Can the "Queen of Roses" Survive the Thorns?
A doomed love, a dangerous mission, and a kingdom on the brink of war… Author Briar Boelyn certainly knows how to cast her heroine into a...
mfalgoust
Apr 19, 20232 min read
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Love...Ain't It "Grand": New Romantic Comedy from Lynne Hancock Pearson
Love. It's a many splendored thing...and then sometimes you kind of want to shoot it right in the derriere. It's paintballs and hilarity...
mfalgoust
Apr 19, 20235 min read
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Sneak Peeks: Cover Reveal for "Of Wings and Shadows"
In a modern-day world teeming with marauding dragons, there is only one solution: The Wild Hunt. Get a little wild with Kyoko M's richly...
mfalgoust
Apr 19, 20232 min read
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Book Review: A Beautiful Story of Friendship and Perseverance for Children in "Lily Finds a Way"
A heartwarming tale for today's generation with an inspiring, positive message. I have a very vivid memory of my godmother gifting me a...
mfalgoust
Apr 18, 20233 min read
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Looking for a New Twist on Holmes? Examine "A Case of Madness" from Yvonne Knop
When you have eliminated the impossible, whatever remains, however improbable, must be the truth... But for Yvonne Knop's main character,...
mfalgoust
Apr 18, 20235 min read
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Feeling Old? Renew That Youthful Vigor with the Delightful Fictional Romp "I Used to Be Fun"
A richly satisfying family dramedy for any woman who has asked, “Whose life is this?” Running between soccer practice, your unsatisfying...
mfalgoust
Apr 18, 20234 min read
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A Mirror to the Familiar: Find Your Own Story in "She, You, I" from Sally Keeble and Guest Post
Once in a while, a story comes along that is wholly relatable, with richly developed characters the reader can connect with, feel with,...
mfalgoust
Apr 17, 20233 min read
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Your Next Best Moment Is Today: Streamline Your Time with "The Efficiency Journal"
Sometimes you can't see the forest through the trees...luckily, there's help. If your day is anything like mine, it's a hot mess. A...
mfalgoust
Apr 10, 20233 min read
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Practical Advice to Give Your Life a "Kick" in the Pants: The Donkey Principle
I have a confession to make...I love practical self-improvement books. A large portion of my bookshelf is dedicated to titles from Jack...
mfalgoust
Apr 10, 20233 min read
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Book Review: Travel to a Bold New World in Wesley Britton's "Third Earth"
Science fiction, yes...but so much more. The author's quote hits the nail on the head in describing the fifth installment of the...
mfalgoust
Apr 5, 20234 min read
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In the "Mood" for a Cute Kids' Book? Motor to Your Local Bookstore for "Moody Cars"
Freewheeling! Full of feelings! Traveling near and far. HONK if you see me. I'm a moody moody car! Are you cruising the bookstore aisles...
mfalgoust
Apr 5, 20233 min read
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Book Review: Kevin R. Doyle's Gritty P.I. Novel is a "Clean Win"
Gritty and hard-hitting—two words to describe Kevin R. Doyle's main character, Sam Quinton, and the new mystery that finds the former...
mfalgoust
Apr 4, 20232 min read
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Book Review: Paul Swingle Fleshes Out the Challenges of Human Relationships in "Silhouette"
Recent years have drastically altered how we interact with other people. Our knowledge of the person on the other side of the exchange...
mfalgoust
Apr 4, 20233 min read
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Book Review: Get Caught in the Current of "Oblivion's River" from Author Shoshana Rain
With her new book, Oblivion’s River, author Shoshanna Rain has, once again, given readers a fresh, steamy retelling of the familiar Greek...
mfalgoust
Mar 31, 20233 min read
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What Lurks in the "Shadows" of the Author Mind: Fast Facts with Lyla Oweds
If you're a YA horror fan, turn on all the lights, wrap yourself tight in a comfy blanket, lock all the doors, and get ready for Shadows...
mfalgoust
Mar 31, 20233 min read
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Psssst...Do You Want to Know a Secret?
Sometimes losing it all is the price of success... But for YOU, dear reader, the price of this great book is just 99 cents for a limited...
mfalgoust
Mar 30, 20239 min read
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