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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: Brian Talarczyk and "I Am Not Bipolar"
Indie Reads Aloud Radio Episode # 220 I Am Not Bipolar Written by Brian Talarczyk LISTENER ADVISORY: DISCUSSION OF MENTAL ILLNESS In this...
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Indie Reads Aloud: Natcole Staskiewicz and "Dear Child of Mine"
Indie Reads Aloud Radio Episode # 219 Dear Child of Mine Written by Natcole Staskiewicz “I want you to strive to be the best you. Because...
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A Writing Field Trip: The Detroit Zoo
May 2025 I have always been a big fan of Writing Field Trips. Getting away from my desk, away from my "regular" library, and foisting...
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Inside The Indie Author: A Conversation with Lisa Ann McCarthy
Have you ever considered writing under a pseudonym, and why or why not? Yes, I have considered writing under a pseudonym. Given the deep...
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Detective Duck: The Case of The Strange Splash by Henry Winkler & Lin Oliver
Click The Cover To Order! Several years ago, I can't remember exactly when... (which led me to a Google search - it was 2003), I saw...
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Indie Reads Aloud: Natcole Staskiewicz and "The Great Grandma Buffalo"
Indie Reads Aloud Radio Episode # 218 The Great Grandma Buffalo Written by Natcole Staskiewicz Celebrate the heartwarming connection...
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Inside The Indie Author: A Conversation with Clay Boura
Have you ever considered writing under a pseudonym, and why or why not? I have not. It’s just not something I have ever thought about or...
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Indie Reads Aloud: Erica Miner and "Overture to Murder"
Indie Reads Aloud Radio Episode # 217 Overture To Murder Book Three in The Julia Kogan Opera Mystery Series Written by Erica Miner The...
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Indie Reads Aloud: Julie Navickas and "Chasing Love"
Indie Reads Aloud Radio Episode # 216 Chasing Love Book Three in The Clumsy Little Hearts Series Written by Julie Navicaks   ...
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Indie Reads Aloud: Kate Sanders and "Dancing with The Skeletons In My Closet"
Indie Reads Aloud Radio Episode # 215 Dancing with The Skeletons in My Closet Written by Kate Sanders Illustrated by Nikki Sanders...
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Indie Reads Aloud: Julie Navickas and "Finding Love"
Indie Reads Aloud Radio Episode # 214 Finding Love Book Two in The Clumsy Heart Series Written by Julie Navicaks   Who says you can’t...
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Indie Reads Aloud: Mark McCraw and "Eli's Shenanigans"
Indie Reads Aloud Radio Episode # 213 Eli's Shenanigans Written by Mark McCraw  Eli is three years old. This spells trouble in the world...
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Indie Reads Aloud: Jennifer Raines and "Betrayal"
Indie Reads Aloud Radio Episode # 212 Betrayal Choosing Family Book 3 Written by Jennifer Raines Listener Advisory: Mature Situations...
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Walled Lake Spring Craft Show
May 2025 Drake and I had a fantastic time supporting the Walled Lake Marching Band this past Saturday. We met some wonderful readers,...
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Inside The Indie Author: A Conversation with Betty Brandt Passick
Have you ever considered writing under a pseudonym, and why or why not? Not yet – as I’m currently writing Book #3 in my gangster series,...
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