Seraphina
Seraphina by Rachel Hartman Fantasy YA Random House for Young Adults In a world where people clash with a race of dragons who can take human form, a teenaged Seraphina –bright, articulate and...
View ArticleBones: A Werekin Novel (Book 3)
Bones: A Werekin Novel (The Ark Trilogy, Book 3) by Jesse Daro YA Paranormal CreateSpace Publishing The exciting conclusion in The Ark Trilogy. The stakes couldn’t be higher for Seth & JJ and...
View ArticleBlood: A Werekin Novel (Book 2)
Blood: A Werekin Novel (The Ark Trilogy, Book 2) by Jesse Daro YA Paranormal Create Space Publishing Seth & Marshall and JJ and all their friends must unravel the mystery of The Black Swan and...
View ArticleSkin: A Werekin Novel (Book 1)
Skin: A Werekin Novel (The Ark Trilogy, Book 1) by Jesse Daro YA Paranormal CreateSpace Publishing “Unbeknownst to most of human kind, Chimera Enterprises has resurrected a shapeshifting alien race...
View ArticleThe Unnaturalists
THE UNNATURALISTS by Tiffany Trent 2012, Simon & Schuster BFYR A twisted parellel world where Londoners find themselves transported to a very mystical and unnatural world filled with all...
View ArticleYour Inspired Life
Today is the 5th anniversary of our legal wedding, or as my clever friend Ruth calls it, our “Otherversary.” Our actual anniverary is in JAN (it will be 27 years…wow). (cake-cutting photo from...
View ArticleProtecting Your Seven
We have only so much energy to give to the world. 1. To our spouse. 2. To our family. 3. To our work. 4. To our social life. 5. To our friends. 6. To our community. 7. To ourselves....
View ArticleRINGS, Revised & Revisited
November 14th, 2013 The Nine Rings of Relationship This is my map for relationships. I made it to show myself where to put my energy and time, and how to balance it all. But most importantly,...
View ArticleSeems Easier to Push, Than to Let Go And Trust
People often create reasons or events to end romances, friendships, relationships. Then they can say, “Well it ended because x did y = z!” Unconsciously or consciously, it’s a launchpad to move...
View ArticleGetting Your Share
When I was a kid, there were 4 prime-time networks that showed new programming. You basically had 4 choices for what to watch, tops. For half my childhood we had one TV. When I went to school,...
View ArticleEver Seen An Orange Christmas Tree?
We wanted something extra special and unique this year. Orange was a natural conclusion, since there’s so much of it in our home already. As most of you readers know, I am a sucker for...
View ArticleTHE VENICE EXPERIMENT
VENICE EXPERIMENT by Barry Frangipane Non Fiction, Autobiographical Adventure Savory Adventures Publishing (2011) Barry and Debbie Frangipane embark on a year-long experiment, deciding since they...
View ArticleSPROUT
SPROUT by Dale Peck Bloomsbury Publishing PLC (2009) Although essentially about a new kid in town befriending a fellow misfit and their unexpected discovery of deep feelings for each other,...
View ArticleEveryone Casts Their Own Movie
THE FOUR AGREEMENTS was a provocative read. One chapter in particular grabbed me and painted the most indelible picture in my mind. I’ll quickly paraphrase. . . You walk into a movie theater....
View ArticleThe Unnaturalists
THE UNNATURALISTS by Tiffany Trent 2012, Simon & Schuster BFYR A twisted parellel world where Londoners find themselves transported to a very mystical and unnatural world filled with all...
View ArticleNew Year’s Wish, from me to you….
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View ArticleYesteryear’s Yardstick
I Don’t Believe in Resolutions I believe in each day giving me an opportunity to do my best. Some days, the “best” will be on the lower end of the yardstick. But it’s still my best for that...
View ArticleHAPPY MAINTENANCE LIST
Here’s a list that I haven’t seen before. So logical and self-explanatory, down-to-earth and practical. Wanna be Happier? Stop doing these 10 things: 1. Blaming. Own your choices, words and...
View ArticleInfinite Probability
I wanted to be a singer when I was young. I studied and trained for 10+ years, to the point where vocal coaches and voice teachers said there was nothing much more for me to learn, other than...
View ArticleSometimes I Forget My Job
“It’s not an ARTIST’S job to please anyone, but to bravely do the work that they are most compelled to do. It’s the PUBLIC’S job to bravely seek out and appreciate the work that resonates with...
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