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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 Barbara V. Evers and "The Watchers In Exile"
Indie Reads Aloud Radio Episode # 269 The Watchers In Exile Book Two in The Watchers of Moniah Series Written by Barbara V. Evers Who do you trust, when everything falls apart? Attacked as she travels home to Moniah for her coronation, Princess Adana struggles to hold onto her kingdom. Driven from her heavily guarded caravan by soldiers she previously thought loyal, Adana follows the lead of the royal giraffes and flees to a small farming village just inside the border of Mon
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Indie Reads Aloud with Sandy Schachter and "An Unforgotten Heart"
Indie Reads Aloud Radio Episode # 268 An Unforgotten Heart Written by Sandy Schachter Growing up, my mother told me stories of her childhood. As a young girl, I understood the narrative, but as I grew older, I realized that what I knew of my mother's past was incomplete, with only bits and pieces that made her life feel like it was a recipe, and I couldn't reconcile the final product. Even as a young adult, I did not understand or appreciate the true essence of my mother's
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Indie Reads Aloud with Barbara V. Evers and "Pieces of Her"
Indie Reads Aloud Radio Episode # 267 Pieces of Her Written by Barbara V. Evers Being a woman is not for the faint of heart! Not your typical stories about women, relationships, or love! Pieces of Her offers a gripping series of short stories that you won't forget, all about the lives of various women. Each story will stay with you because being a woman is indeed not for the faint of heart. These are NOT romances, but glimpses into the lives of women at different points a
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Indie Reads Aloud with Jean Davis and "I 9"
Indie Reads Aloud Radio Episode # 266 I 9 Written by Jean Davis LISTENOR ADVISORIES: Mature Language, Mature Situtations One fed up woman with no filter holds the key to changing the future of the empire. Burning season on the exile world of Anduvea means the space station at the edge of the empire is full of rich, drunk tourists and their idiotic antics. When Senior Security Officer Rita Stabinov spots a thief wanted dead or alive by Empaetor Iradio VIII himself, she envis
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Indie Reads Aloud with Sasha Preston and "The Sweetest Getaway"
Indie Reads Aloud Radio Episode # 265 The Sweetest Getaway Written by Sasha Preston They’ll need the sweetest getaway ever to escape this mess… Jennifer used to be a wholesome daydreamer who’d never broken a law in her life. Then her bold roommate, Nari, ropes her into a money-making scheme that isn’t exactly…legal. To Jennifer’s shock, stealing from bad guys is actually fun. But their joyride comes crashing down when someone tips off the cops. Now Jennifer and Nari must te
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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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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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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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Indie Reads Aloud: Tom McAuliffe and "Space Cowboy: The Way Home"
Indie Reads Aloud Radio Episode # 257 Space Cowboy: The Way Home Written by Tom McAuliffe In the year 2073, Earth is running on fumes. The oceans have slowed, the skies have dulled, and rare earth minerals-the backbone of the digital age-are all but gone. With global powers desperate for resources, the last frontier becomes the only option: space. China sends a lone man into the void. Captain Wei Zhang of the People's Republic of China (PRC) Space Command Resources Division
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Indie Reads Aloud with Erica Miner and "Prelude To Murder"
Indie Reads Aloud Radio Episode # 259 Prelude To Murder: Book Two in The Julia Kogan Opera Mystery Series Written by Erica Miner Young,...
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Indie Reads Aloud: Tudor Alexander and "The Last Patient"
Indie Reads Aloud Radio Episode # 254 The Last Patient Written by Tudor Alexander LISTENER ADVISORY: MATURE LANGUAGE THE LAST...
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Indie Reads Aloud: S &E Black and "The Chimera Snare: Fragments"
Indie Reads Aloud Radio Episode # 253 The Chimera Snare: Fragments Written by S & E Black For Rayshell and her best friend Trish,...
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Indie Reads Aloud with Evelyn Pueto and "The Girl Who Broke The Dark"
Indie Reads Aloud Radio Episode # 252 The Girl Who Broke The Dark Book One in The Royal Mages series Written by Evelyn Puerto Princess...
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Indie Reads Aloud with Barbara Evers and "The Watchers of Moniah"
Indie Reads Aloud Radio Episode # 251 The Watchers of Moniah Written by Barbara Evers In the unique and dangerous world of Moniah,...
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Indie Reads Aloud with Samantha Bryant and "Change For The Better"
Indie Reads Aloud Radio Episode # 249 Change For The Better Menopausal Superheroes Series Book Five Written by Samantha Bryant ...
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Indie Reads Aloud: Ashley Grant and "Empty Cargo"
Indie Reads Aloud Radio Episode # 250 Empty Cargo A Renfield Story Written by Ashley Grant LISTENER ADVISORY: MATURE SITUATIONS; STRONG...
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