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with Drake The Duck Muse
Multi-Genre Author ~ Editor ~ Book Designer ~ Writing Coach

The Blog Thingy
Where Emotion and Information are Dispensed Inconsistently... Sometimes
You'll find some interesting stuff here...
a few Op Eds, some Writing Craft Information, Book Reviews, and More. Poke around the categories and see what ruffles your feathers... in a good way!​



Indie Reads Aloud with Nevah Ann and "When All Else Fears"
Indie Reads Aloud Radio Episode # 264 When All Else Fears A Novella Written by Nevah Ann  LISTENER ADVISORY: Violence, Blood, Death As a demon who feasts on fear, Prince Kyler has never had a reason to be afraid. Not until his little sister, the only person he still loves, is abducted from the palace. When the King chooses to leave her to her fate, Kyler must do the unthinkable – defy his father and leave the safety of his kingdom behind. With no one to turn to and monsters
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Indie Reads Aloud with Sally Handley and "Second Bloom"
Indie Reads Aloud Radio Episode # 263 Second Bloom Book One in The Holly and Ivy Cozy Mystery Series Written by Sally Handley  Adjunct English Professor Holly Donnelly and her recently widowed, sister, Ivy, a retired nurse, just want two weeks to garden, shop and sight-see. When Holly’s trusted gardener, Juan Alvarez, is arrested for murder, the look-alike sisters become reluctant sleuths. Holly fears police detective, Nick Manelli, assumes Juan is guilty and won’t conduct a
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Indie Reads Aloud with Samantha Bryant and "The Good Will Tour"
Indie Reads Aloud Radio Episode # 265 The Good Will Tour A Menopausal Superhero Novella Written by Samantha Bryant Hero life is not all...
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Indie Reads Aloud with Donna Neumann and "But I Love My Mom, Too
Indie Reads Aloud Radio Episode # 261 But I Love My Mom, Too Written by Donna Neumann  Everyone in Annie's class is buzzing about the big Mother's Day card contest. The winner gets $25, and her friends are already dreaming about what they'll buy. But Annie keeps quiet because in her family, Mother's Day cards aren't a thing. ​ Still, Annie loves her mom deeply. She loves how she smells like dandelion tea and oatmeal cookies, the silly voices she uses at story time, and how s
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'Tis The Season... And A Little Bit More
November 2025 I had a fantastic day yesterday. Not only was it a warmish, gently blustery, autumn day... with beautiful leaves changing colors, creating a tapestry of lovely against a backdrop of blue... I spent the day immersed in books, communing with authors... and I received a special gift from someone who I don't think realized their dramatic impact on me.😊 Click The Cover To Order! The day began with a Local Author Fair, hosted by the Troy Public Library . I was a v
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Indie Reads Aloud with Samantha Bryant and "Friend or Foe"
Indie Reads Aloud Radio Episode # 260 Friend or Foe A Menopausal Superhero Novella Written by Samantha Bryant  Patricia O’Neill never asked to be a hero. But when her best friend’s experiments transformed her into the Lizard Woman of Springfield, she answered the call alongside the other victims. Going Through the Change was only the beginning. The menopausal superheroes wanted answers, but getting them didn’t solve their problems and now their secrets are out. Dr. Cindy Li
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Indie Reads Aloud with Jeannine Jordan and "The Silver Lyre"
Indie Reads Aloud Radio Episode # 259 The Silver Lyre Written by Jeannine Jordan  Journey through the past and the present with The Silver Lyre: A Modern Adaptation of a Medieval Legend and Historical Adventure in Spain. Follow Ari, an adventurous American student, as she explores the enchanting Alhambra in Spain. This beautifully illustrated historical fiction invites readers to uncover the rich history of medieval life and the timeless stories that echo through the grand
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Livingston Classical Academy Holiday Show
November 2025 I love participating in events that support schools and community organizations, because whether I sell all of my inventory or only just one book, I know that the money I contribute through table fees and raffle donations is going to be well-spent. On November 8, I took part in the Livingston Classical Academy's Holiday Show out in Whitmore Lake. The event was a fund-raiser supporting the Junior-Senior trip to Washington DC, and local area Veteran's Associations
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Indie Reads Aloud with Samantha Bryant and "Through Thick and Thin"
Indie Reads Aloud Radio Episode # 258 Through Thick and Thin A Menopausal Superhero Short Story Collection Written by Samantha Bryant Hidden in the space between chapters lurk other stories—what came before and after, and meanwhile—and the other sides of the stories, including the part our heroines didn’t know. This collection peeks around those corners of the Menopausal Superhero series. Through Thick and Thin will get you up close and personal with your favorites. Fuerte wa
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