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Book Review: God's Contribution: The Evidence of Grace

Introduction to a terrific nonfiction book that explores the reality of God's grace in our lives. Fun and inspirational and respectful of all beliefs. A book well worth a read.

So happy to showcase this nonfiction book on my blog today. Full discloser – I know the author from his Twitter feed, but that virtual friendship doesn’t affect my review. I’ve been a reviewer for newspapers and magazines for years and learned how to separate personal feelings from a professional review of a book. God’s Contributi0on: Evidence of Graceby R. Hughes Ph.D.ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0DMN535WK ‎…

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All about gifts and giving on my blog today. Enjoy an excerpt from my humorous memoir about the magic of gifting. Then grab my free short story, The Gift, as my gift to you.

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Holiday Magic

All about gifts and giving on my blog today. An excerpt from my humorous memoir about the magic of gifting. Grab my free short story, The Gift, as my gift to you.

As Christmas approaches, I often get nostalgic – granted it isn’t hard for me to get that way at any time of the year – but the Holiday Season has always been special. There’s a magic in that time that touches my heart and my soul, and one of the best parts is the spirit of “giving.” We give each other gifts for many reasons, the primary one to show our love for each other, and in diplomatic…

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Political commentary on my blog today. Check it out and enter a discussion, keeping comments civil and respectful. I welcome other points of view, but not personal attacks of me or anyone else.

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Who's in Control?

Commentary about the nomination of Pete Hegseth & the pressure from the MAGA coalition to push his approval through Congress.

The answer to the question posed in the title of this post is – the inmates are running the asylum.Let me explain. The original plan for my blog post today was to do a review of a new book that I’ve been reading. I even had some of that review set up ready to finish this morning. Then I listened to The Daily Podcast from the New York Times, Pete Hegseth Was Toast – The Maga Swarm Came to His…

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Join me in celebrating the release of my new book featuring Jenny Jasik who thought the dangers from before were in the past, only to discover they're still lurking. 3rd book in the One Small Victory series from Next Chapter Publishing.

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New Book is Here!

Announcing my latest book from Next Chapter Publishing. One More Time, a novel of suspense. Third in the One Small Victory Series.

I’m back from a wonderful vacation in North Carolina to visit with a daughter and her kids and grandkids – my great-grands. What fun it is to spend time with little kids who delight in so much – from coloring to swinging at the park to reading books. We had a terrific Thanksgiving gathering at the home of my oldest grandson and his family. Wonderful company, great food, and memories that will…

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Enjoy some Thanksgiving humor from my friend Slim Randles. And I did get to make pumpkin pie.  Full explanation about the pie on my blog .Happy Thanksgiving everyone.

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Thanksgiving Humor

A fun story from our good friend, slim Randles, who freely shares his humor with us. What are you bringing to Thanksgiving dinner? Check out the blog post to see what people brought to Steve's house.

By far one of my favorite parts of Thanksgiving dinner involves pumpkin pie. This is the first year in I don’t know how long that I won’t make the traditional pie for dinner today. My granddaughter-in-law prepared the dinner and I’ll honor whatever she has chosen for desert, but rumor has it that I make the best pumpkin pie in the world. Just ask one of my kids. 🙂 Anyway, the thought of the pies…

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Thankfulness is Emotional Nourishment

Starting the week with thankfulness. What I'm thankful for today, which centers around my trip to visit family in NC.

“While it’s not always easy, being grateful for the positives in life can have a profound impact on your mood, outlook, and overall well-being. Here’s how to increase your gratefulness.” Quote from Gratitude: The Benefits and How to Practice it. The article is featured at Helpguide.org, and the content includes the benefits as well as suggestions on gratitude work. While I’ve always tried to be…

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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!