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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!



Dragon Box: The Key to Magic by Nancy B. Kemler-Oakley
I discovered this magical story while visiting The Book Cottage in Jackson, Michigan. Tucked unassumingly in the Local Author section,...
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The Way To Be from A to Z by R.B. Schimmel
Click The Cover To Order! If you have young people in your circles, you should most certainly consider sharing this book with them. If...
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The Healing Star by A. Kidd
Click The Cover To Order! The Healing Star is masterfully written, emotionally penetrating, and an empathetic salve upon the uncertainty...
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Where All The Little Things Live by Ian Tadashi Moore
Click The Cover To Visit Ian's Website! I was tremendously fortunate to have received an ARC copy of "Where All The Little Things Live"...
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Three Distinctive Works by Chavonne D. Stewart
Click The Cover To Order! Getting Started In preparation for the October Virtual Book Festival, I read three very distinctive works by...
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Ethan's Healthy Mind Express by Erik Bean
Click The Cover To Order! We all struggle at one point or another (sometimes at several points in our lives) with the frustrations of...
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Mighty Mila by Katie Petruzziello
Click The Cover To Order! I discovered a new-to-me-author today! While browsing through my Facebook feed, I noticed a recommendation to...
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Sadie Sees Trouble by Linda Jarkey
Click The Cover To Order! This is a delightful story for readers six years old to grandparents, that teaches children the value of...
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The Proof Is In The Pudding by Clay Boura
Click The Cover To Order! This is a fabulous children's book that introduces little ones to idioms and their use and meaning. Well...
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For The Love of Dirt by Jill Dukek
I found this new-to-me author not long ago, while grocery shopping. I love supporting Indie Authors, so, even though I don't have little...
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A Girl Named Adam by Jordan J. Scavone
Click The Cover To Order! I was honored to have access to a preview copy of this wonderful children's book from Indie Author, Jordan J....
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Indie Reads Aloud: Jean Davis Reads "Kay-Kay The Littlest Chicken"
Indie Reads Aloud Radio Episode # 202 Kay-Kay The Littlest Chicken Written by Jean Davis Illustrated by Jean Davis Born different than...
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Inside The Indie Author: A Conversation with Mark McCraw
Have you ever considered writing under a pseudonym, and why or why not? I prefer to use my name rather than a pseudonym. I want to make...
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Inside The Indie Author: A Conversation with Katie Spina
Have you ever considered writing under a pseudonym, and why or why not? Writing for children is my brand. They match my silly, so it made...
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Church Da Surfin' Staffy by Melinda Falgoust
Click The Cover To Order! In this delightful children's book, we get to ride the waves with a wonderful pup who reminds us that it's okay...
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Inside The Indie Author with Donna Neumann
Have you ever considered writing under a pseudonym, and why or why not? Yes! I’m working on a romance novel, and if I publish it, I’ll...
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A Tale of a School-Dazed Duck by Diane Eurich Tracey
Yesterday, I took a break from the things that needed doing, and spent a bit of time at Leon & LuLu's Author event in Clawson, Michigan. ...
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Indie Reads Aloud: Donna Neumann and "I Can't Give Him A Valentine"
Indie Reads Aloud Radio Episode # 207 I Can't Give Him A Valentine Written by Donna Neumann Cody is the new kid in Annie's class. With a...
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Indie Reads Aloud: Jean Davis Reads "Nugget the Space Chicken and the Dragon of Ishenor"
Indie Reads Aloud Radio Episode # 198 Nugget the Space Chicken and the Dragon of Ishenor Written by Jean Davis Illustrated by Morgan...
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