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Check out this intriguing new literary novel with a wonderful, hapless, main character. It's a story I enjoyed very much. You can enter the giveaway for a chance to win a signed copy for yourself.

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Blog Tour: Review and Giveaway

So happy to feature this terrific literary novel with a review on my blog today. See what I have to say then enter the #Giveaway for a chance to win a copy of the book & a cool mug.

Sallowsfield: A NovelBy Cliff Hudder Literary Fiction / Humor / Saga / Texas / YorkshirePublisher: Texas Review PressPages: 390Publication Date: October 21, 2024 Wyatt W. Sallow, MBA—poet, business ethics professor, and coach of the 8th ranked collegiate chess team in East Texas—travels to the heart of northern England to trace his family origins in mundane Sallowsfield, only to find his…

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Thoughts about farming and nature and the healing aspects of working the land. Followed by some political commentary I couldn't resist. I thought I could. I tried. But I guess an opinion columnist never stops having an opinion about something. Some harsh truths some folks would rather ignore.

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Appreciating Nature

Today I’m sharing the following poem as it embodies all the joy and contentment I’ve always found in nature. When I lived out in the country on my little place fondly called Grandma’s Ranch, nothing made me happier than being outdoors playing farmer. I had my critters, Banjo, Lucy, and Marie; numerous cats throughout the years, and our dog, Poppy, and the land to tend best I could. Farmers are…

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Woods and Wings By M. W. Devers - A new YA Fantasy novel that looks like a terrific read. Check out the preview and enter the giveaway for a chance to win a signed copy of the book.

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Book Blitz: Woods and Wings by M.W. Devers

Check out this new YA fantasy that looks good for any reader of any age, especially if, like me, you enjoy YA Fiction.

WOODS AND WINGSBy M.W. Devers YA / Fantasy / Action & AdventurePublisher: Midnight6 PublishingPages: 430Publication Date: November 19, 2024 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ She never sought the path of a hero. Destiny had other plans. In the peaceful village of Rhigov, where traditions hold sway, fifteen-year-old Astraya Myna dreams of little more than escaping the confines of her kitchen duties.…

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Introducing a fascinating and well-written historical novel on my blog today. Check out my review to learn more about why I like this book so much. Enjoy!

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Book Tour: The Best General in the Civil War

If you haven't heard of General George Thomas who played an important role in the outcome of the Civil War, now's your chance to meet him. Check out my review of this well-written book. Enjoy!

The Best General in the Civil WarBy Conrad Bibens Historical FictionPublisher: Stoney Creek PublishingPages: 256Publication Date: November 6, 2024 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ SYNOPSIS The North might have lost the Civil War if not for the heroics of a Southern-born general. The Best General in the Civil War tells the true story of Union General George Thomas, hated throughout the South for…

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Veterans Day thoughts on my blog today, then some humor from Slim Randles. We can all use a little fun to start our week. Enjoy!

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Happy Veterans Day

Happy Veterans Day to all who have served. Sharing some thoughts about war on my blog, then humor from Slim Randles. A welcome smile!

First I want to acknowledge Veterans Day tomorrow and give a shout out to the veterans in my immediate family. My son, David, a Marine, who was in Dessert Storm. My daughter, Dany, who was in the army and was lucky to avoid combat duty. My brother, Michael, who was also in the army and served in Vietnam. My son and brother were among the lucky ones who got to come home from their wars, although…

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Interesting look at a man who was so influential in the shaping of Texas politics following the Civil War. Enjoy my review, then enter the giveaway for a chance to win a limited edition of the book signed by the author.

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Blog Tour: Richard Coke: Texan by Rosser Coke Newton, Sr.

Check out my review of this in-depth biography of an influential man in Texas history. Then enter the #Giveway for a chance to win a limited-edition copy of the book.

RICHARD COKE: TEXANBy Rosser Coke Newton, Sr. History / BiographyPublisher: Stoney Creek PublishingPages: 300Publication Date: November 4, 2024 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ SYNOPSIS Richard Coke played one of the most crucial roles in Texas history. His leadership of his beloved Texas still resonates today—150 years after he became governor. Richard Coke: Texan weaves a rich mosaic of real…

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Learn some Italian history through the eyes of this charming and adventurous cat. Check out my review and enter the giveaway for a chance to win a copy of the book.

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Blog Tour and Giveaway: The Nine Lives of Tito d'Amelia

Meet Tito, a charming and adventurous cat who spends his nine lives in a most interesting way. Review and #giveaway on my blog today.

The Nine Lives of Tito d’AmeliaBy Ettore Farrattini Pojani Italian Literature / Historical FictionPublisher: Bayou City PressPages: 326Publication Date: October 11, 2024 SYNOPSIS This is the first (and only) English-language version of the award-winning Italian novel, The Nine Lives of Tito d’Amelia. Nine Lives is a love story about a cat, a family, and an Italian town. Mixing fiction with…

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In the spirit of Halloween? I am even though I won't have kids coming to my door in costumes tonight. I colored a picture that's on my refrigerator. Humor from Slim Randles on my blog today, not about Halloween but to much fun to pass up.

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Happy Halloween and Humor From Slim Randles

Some Happy Halloween fun from humorist Slim Randles. I dare you to read and not chuckle. Double-dare you. Enjoy!

I don’t know who painted that charming scene with the cats and the witch and the glorious colors. Neither did the friend who sent me the image, so if any of you know who the artist is, please do share. I do know the artist who colored the Happy Halloween picture. It’s one I did a few years ago, and I’ve tried my best to keep intact so I can put it on my refrigerator every October. Not much else…

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Check out what's new in women's fiction. Interesting story set during the recession of 2008. We can all relate. Read my review then enter the giveaway for a chance to win a signed copy.