#sheryl browne

[prose-mortem]

Book Review: We All Keep Secrets by Sheryl Browne

Rating: 3.75 stars rounded up to 4

We All Keep Secrets is a heart-pounding thriller that will keep you up past your bedtime. When Ellie, a nanny with a controversial past, is hired to help her boss and his wife watch over their children, she is excited for a big pay increase and stable lifestyle. Her friends think Ellie is making a bad choice by leaving her corporate job (where Jake is the boss) to go be a nanny for him, but the appeal of upgrading out of her moldy, subpar flat is just too enticing. Jake and Megan have a beautiful home with a little boy (Ollie) and an infant baby girl (Fern). When Ellie, who is very attracted to Jake, meets Megan, she is shocked at Megan's vitriol and anger toward her. Jake seems to have sprung Ellie (as a nanny) onto Megan, and Megan is extremely hostile to her. Then, a switch seems to flip, and Megan becomes friendly and invites Ellie to be a full-time nanny for her and Jake's family. As Ellie integrates into her new life, she wonders why Ollie is so lonely, why Megan seems to hate her husband so much, why Jake (gorgeous, successful businessman) stays with someone hateful like Megan, and what on earth happened to Phoebe, the nanny before her. When Ellie is accused of a horrific crime, she must pull back the proverbial curtain to see what was hiding in plain sight all along.

This book was a fun ride! My least favorite character was Ellie, because she has all the pick-me/emotinoal cheater vibes you can imagine. We all know an Ellie. However, characters who are bad people do not equate to bad storytelling. Ellie's character really drives the story forward and makes it realistic. We all know the type of person who likes to stick their head in the sand and only see what a person looks like instead of who they are.

Things I loved:

The fast pace and sinister tone right from the beginning

How there really aren't any "good" characters in terms of moral aptitude

Domestic thriller

How Megan's diabolical character kept me guessing

The twists at the end

A bit of a murder mystery

The author really took her time to get us into Ellie's head and help us see everything from her perspective… If you want a good look at a pick-me girl, then this is it! Reading fiction as an autistic person helps me understand others.

Things I didn't like:

I wish the story had way more detail about Ellie's past

The flashbacks in part 2 with Jake and Megan could have provided more insights into their motivations. Some were there, but Jake's character could have been more fleshed out.

We All Keep Secrets was a 3.75 star read for me rounded up to 4. That is not a bad rating, and I highly recommend this book to anyone who loves thrillers! Thank you to NetGalley and the publishers at Bookouture for sending me an e-ARC! I truly enjoyed this book and cannot wait to go read all the other ones Sheryl Browne has written.

[rrrrrrrrrriot]

THE YEAR IS 1996

[lilidawnonthemoon]

[themtothea]

Black woman >>>

[rose-bookblood]

Happy Friday the 13th! If your OCs were in a piece of horror media (video game/book/movie), what roles would they play? Who would die first? Who would make it to the end? What kind of horror media would they be in? (slasher film, psychological horror, zombie apocalypse, etc.)

~Morrigan (@memento-morri-writes)

Hi, Morri! It's so cool to receive a themed ask!

I have to admit I'm the biggest chicken and therefore I know basically nothing about horror, but I'll try!

If my BBtS characters still had their powers, they would fare pretty well. If this were an AU where there's no bending, though, they wouldn't even have their fighting skills, so most of them would probably be screwed. Jeremy practices various sports and they're extremely versatile because of this, and Nathan is the strongest one, so those two have the higher chance of survival (though they both have walking disabilities that would impede them if they had to run or fight for extended periods of time). Josephine is a master with guns, like Sheryl from RWR, so, as long as they were armed, they wouldn't have many problems in a slasher or a zombie apocalypse — I mean, Sheryl is already in an apocalypse. Cisco and Iliria from RWR also have the best chances, since both of them are skilled fighters and Iliria is a brilliant strategist.

Cecilia would exclusively survive if she had the means to fabricate some of her inventions. In that case, she'd thrive.

Evelyn and Moren would die immediately, sorry! Let's be real, it's a miracle Moren doesn't die in RWR.

Thanks for the ask, Morri! This was a lot of fun!

(Random fun fact: in Italy Friday the 13th isn't considered an unlucky day, but Friday the 17th is.)

@memento-morri-writes

[salt-and-shade]

Colors of the Rainbow at the 2023 Golden Globes

Monica Barbaro in Dolce & Gabbana Victoria Garrick Browne in Maria Lucia Hohan Letitia Wright in Prada Abby Elliott in Pamella Roland Anya Taylor-Joy in Christian Dior Azia Celestino in Diana Couture Jenny Slate in Rodarte Hilary Swank in Prada Laverne Cox in John Galliano Sheryl Lee Ralph in Aliétte

[fearsomeandwretchedandwrong]

Sheryl Lee Ralph said a TV judge assaulted her but she didn't give his name.

Joe Brown immediately after:

[radiomaxmusic]

Wednesday, January 17, 2024 5pm ET: Feature LP: Kid Rock - Born Free (2010)

Born Free is the eighth studio album by American musician Kid Rock. It was released on November 16, 2010 with the title track as its lead single. The country-oriented album was produced by Rick Rubin featuring several high-profile artists such as T.I., Sheryl Crow, and Bob Seger. This is Kid Rock’s first, and to date, only album not to feature a Parental Advisory sticker and is his first…

[ingoodtastedenver]

Miss Rhythm – The Legend of Ruth Brown

We went into the Garner Galleria Theatre knowing nothing about Ruth Brown, the woman whose story (musical and not) we were about to see in the show, Miss Rhythm – The Legend of Ruth Brown. We came out big fans, feeling educated, enlightened, empowered, hopeful, and energized. Start your journey to knowing Ruth Brown in this commentary about the show that runs through October 15, 2023. Sheryl…

[jewish-vents]

I collect Rainbow High dolls. Between my full-time job as a suicide hotline operator and my part-time job taking care of my elderly dad, it's sort of the one thing that brings me joy that's uncomplicated. I went to pick up a Sheryl Meyer doll. She's one of only two Jewish dolls the company ever made. And then I couldn't find her, even though she'd been on the shelf the doll before. An employee, when I asked, helpfully informed me that they're not going to carry "zionist" dolls anymore.

I just stood there and felt so numb. Yesterday a man shot himself in the head while on the phone with me. Tomorrow is my dad's birthday. The next day is the US election. I just wanted to have a Jewish doll for my collection. I just wanted a Jewish doll with big brown eyes like me and blond hair like my sister who I could have on my shelf at home. I don't ask for a lot from life. This is the only thing I've sought out to add to my collection in four months.

Are Palestinians being helped by stores not selling Jewish dolls? Is some great political cause being helped by not having Sheryl on a shelf? Also, how do we know Sheryl's politics and stance regarding Israel and Palestine? She never mentions it in the show.

Oh, right, we don't. Because the "I'm not antisemetic, I'm antizionist" crowd is lying. "Zionist" just means Jewish.

.

[shojizbae]

Mothers Day

Spencer Reid x Reader

As the newest member of the team, everyone is shocked by your boldness.

Everyone knew not to trespass when Las Vegas or Mental illness was a factor in the case. Everyone but you, apparently. By chance, the team's last case to Vegas was two months before your hire. Now, you were making very dangerous strides around a very delicate subject. The Unsub was suspected to be a man on a psychotic break and had begun devolving before the team had even been called in. Ever the overtly ambitious profiler you wanted to follow Spencer Reid for his ultra-secret contact.

"He prefers to go alone." My eyes met the dark brown hand on my bicep

"We really shouldn't be going places alone. You know the FBI minted the buddy system?" I shook him off

"I know, baby girl, but this is delicate. You just gotta leave it alone."

"Derek, you, of all people, should be aware of my incessant control problems."

"I have to agree with Morgan. This is something you need to let be."

"But you know I can't. Doctor Reid!" I darted off after him. He was tense, like the way people get when they hear a tornado siren and have to put themselves in their basement or put a mattress over their bathtub. He was preparing for disaster. "I truly believe it would be beneficial if I were to go with you."

"Would it be benefitting the case or your psyche?" He prods

"Well, both and neither." I readjust my little rectangular glasses, "As you know, I'm extraneously protective, to a fault. Also, I am working on my doctorate in psychology and I'm writing a dissertation on noncommutative disorder clusters. And I'm comfortable around disorders. Actually, I find it strange that when we talk about OCD, we call it a 'disorder' when people just like things organized in a particular manner." I snort to punctuate my rambling, but he only grits his jaw. "Aw man, that joke usually kills in my schizoid heredity focus group." He sighs as he tugs his satchel on.

"You need to stay quiet and low profile." He orders, and I know my dorky smile splits my face. He leads me to a big black SUV, where I take the driver's seat. He gives me directions, leading me from the way through town street and down some scary back roads. Eventually, we pass a sign that reads Bennington Sanitarium. He tells me to turn left, and we park in the back of the parking lot. He tells me to leave my gun in the car, and I follow him with my head down.

"So, who's this ultra-secret contact you have?" His stress seemed to triple, "Some fancy professor from Caltech?" He's being intentionally nebulous, I'm aware but there's some fun in playing nosy-cop.

"No, it's not someone who worked at Caltech."

"Oh, but a professor? Where'd they work, Burkley? Or maybe some school in Vegas. Let's see, there are not that many high-profile universities in Vegas."

"No, she hasn't worked in years." His voice sharpens in frustration, so I back down, readjusting my glasses, and licking the corner of my lips. We enter and a receptionist recognizes Spencer immediately with a big smile.

"Dr. Reid how lovely to see you. Have you come to visit your mother? She'll be ecstatic. It's been far too long." Oh, like mother like son. She must be a psychiatrist. I smile softly at the notion. It will be so interesting to see who and where Spencer came from.

"Thank you, Sheryl, how has she been."

"Well, she has her day, but mostly, she just reads. You know the book club started a new series." Sherly playfully brushes his arm and giggles.

"That's good."

"She should have just gotten out of therapy." Sheryl smiles and rakes her eyes over the young doctor. Finally, she makes eye contact with me.

"Oh well, you're new," she cheers in a vaguely Midwestern accent. You'll need a visitor's pass, hon." She gets one from a drawer and hands it to me. "So, do you work at the FBI, too, or are you coming to meet the in-laws?"

"I'm an agent," I laugh. If I were lucky enough to snag him, that would be an HR nightmare." Playfully, I pat his chest. He guffaws dryly as I slide the plastic lanyard around my neck.

Spencer leads me through the building, mostly there are elderly people playing chess or using oil pastels as nurses and orderlies orbit them. He leads me through a large living room past an Asian woman knitting. We find a woman with blonde hair biting her nails on the couch as she ponders something.

"Hi, Mom," He warbles. There's an extra beat between his greeting and her response. It's like she snaps out of a trance when she sees her son.

"Spencer, honey, what are you doing here?"

"Me and my frie-"

"Oh my goodness, thank whatever deities you deny the existence of; you're finally giving me some grandchildren."

"No, Mom, this is my coworker Agent (L/n). She and I just have some questions for you regarding our case."

"Well, at least sit down." She pats the space next to her, and Spencer obeys, "You too, young lady."

"Yes, ma'am." I take the only spot right next to him, and Spencer begins rattling off questions while his mom sits there with her hand under her nose. She sits and observes Spencer like no one at the BAU does. When he finishes contextualizing the case with her she stews on every word like his voice is her favorite song.

"So our first question for you is, uh (Y/n), you might be better at asking." He makes the wringing motion of cracking his knuckles, but no sound comes out.

"Um, mostly, the bureau is interested in the capabilities of delusion to overlap reality. When you are having an episode, do you recognize the difference between your actions and your perceptions?" I retrieve a legal pad and a fountain pen and click it theatrically. Diana keeps her hand over her mouth and inhales longingly through her nose. She points at me but doesn't look at me.

"You're a very smart young woman," She locks her eyes on me, "I'll answer your questions if you answer mine."

"Of course, wagers are the drug of choice in Vegas, well that and alcohol and mostly any other drug you can think of." I correct myself

"God, you're so much like him." She looks to her son."Why aren't you dating my Spencer?"

"Uh," is all that dumbly spills from my mouth.

"You two seem perfectly suitable for each other. Is it because he's so skinny?"

"No,"

"Well, he's incredibly handsome and talented; even a pigeon could see he's intelligent beyond a lexicon." She rambles

"Mom, I think that's enough."

"Spencer, you haven't visited me in over a year, and how do you believe that's any way to speak to your mother." She reprimands me. Had the information not shocked me, I would have giggled.

"Spencer, over a year?!" I swat his arm, "You've had time off. Why wouldn't you come to visit?"

"Oh well, I've still gotten my daily letters," she pouts. But it's been too long, and I'm getting old." She begins to bat her eyelashes, and she holds onto his arm.

"I'm trying, Mom," he whined

"To visit or to get me some grandkids?" she sasses

"Mom," He groaned, and I couldn't help the giggle that escaped my lips.

"What about you, young lady? Do you have any kids??"

"No, ma'am."

"Why not?" I could see where Spencer gets his tunnel thinking.

"My career has made it difficult to go out on dates and fall in love," I admitted it was almost like Diana could extract the truth from me

"Well, then, date my Spencer."

"Mom!" he protested

"Shh! It's a win-win: I get grandbabies, you get dates, and neither of your careers gets in the way." I meant to retaliate, but her infallible logic knocked all the fire out of me.

"Let's finish up this interview and solve this case then we can circle back." I mitigated

Two days later, the case was solved, and we were riding the jet back to Virginia. Everyone had filed off the plane but Spencer and I.

"So, do you have any plans tonight?" It threw me further off guard than Diana.

"I was just gonna turn on Real Housewives reruns and cuddle cannoli." It was how I spent most nights.

"Would you object to a date?"

"Tonight?"

"We could watch the Real Housewives and hang out with your cat??"

"You want to do that?"

"It sounds much better than sweating in an overpriced Italian restaurant." He laughs and rings his knuckles

"it does, I think I have NBC, we could watch Star Trek after." I offer as we walk from the landing strip to the BAU. We made a sojourn at his home so he could shower and put on comfortable clothes. Two years later it would be cannoli to ring bear your wedding. Spencer would have to credit his mother who walked you both down the aisle simultaneously for your relationship and the whole team would have to agree.

[lilidawnonthemoon]

[hoeforseungcho]

White Nationalists/Supremacists and Music

Anders Breivik – Classical music, pop music, Clint Mansel, Helene Bøksle, Saga, Armin van Buuren, John O'Callaghan, Marcus Shossow, Audrey Gallagher, Emma Hewitt, Sarah Howells, Sheryl Dean, The Awakening - Hyborian Adventures

Dylann Roof – Classical Music, Bushido, Celo & Abdi, Hannibal Buress, Kendrick Lamar, Gucci Mane, 2 Chainz, Lil’ Wayne, Olexesh, Favorite, Rae Sremmurd, The Kinks, Celo, Rammstein, Bass Sultan Hengzt, Haftbefehl, Kool Savas, Dr. Dre, Kanye West, Xatar, DMX, Farid bang, John Mitchell, K.I.Z., King Orgasmus One, Nazar, Sonny Black & Frank White (all are 5+ scrobbles on last.fm)

Robert Bowers – Megadeath (as a teen)

Brenton Tarrant – European Military Music, Serbia Strong, Arthur Brown, Gas gas gas (Manuel), Fallschirmjäger remix

John Earnest – The Beach Boys, Original Pokemon Themesong. Warthog Run Theme (Halo Combat Evolved), Imagine Dragons, Sabaton, Breaking Benjamin, Dropkick Murphys, The Path (The Last of Us)

Stephan Balliet – Mr. Bond, Touhou Eurobeat, Utsu-P, Mousou Express (Monogatari Series)

Hugo Jackson – Serbia Strong

Payton Gendron – Saint Pepsi, The Twin Sisters (John Graham Donaldson)

Ryan Palmeter – Luke Combs, Jason Aldean

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Links and stuff:

Anders Breivik’s artists were sourced from his manifesto on page 579 and 965

Dylann Roof: https://www.last.fm/user/derekjeter88

Robert Bowers: https://files.catbox.moe/6acxsj.png

https://www.reddit.com/r/masskillers/comments/yf6jmi/yearbook_photo_of_pittsburgh_synagogue_shooter/

Brenton Tarrant had a playlist running during his attack

John Earnest: https://files.catbox.moe/s6ag12.png

Stephan Balliet had a playlist running during his attack

Hugo Jackson: https://files.catbox.moe/4hn8wz.mp4

Payon Gendron’s artists were from his discord diary, I forgot the pages but I just checked every YouTube link he posted

Ryan Palmeter: https://www.youtube.com/@billybobsatan (sadneck edits)

Edit: Ferid Bang

[saintmeghanmarkle]

Godmothers Bookshop is owned by Meghans buddy Victoria Jackson-Guthy but theres a lot more deeper connections to Meghan including WME theres a ton of connections here by u/Ruth_Lily

Godmothers Bookshop is owned by Meghan’s buddy Victoria Jackson-Guthy but there’s a lot more deeper connections to Meghan, including WME, there’s a ton of connections here Video of Meghan’s new bffs Victoria Jackson-Guthy & Jamie Kern Lima re: Godmothershttps://https://ift.tt/uOm9nkT Rudolph Walsh is the other person who is the owner, but she’s also the day-to-day personhttps://https://ift.tt/s5hqScd Rudolph Walsh is married to Patrick Walshhttps://https://ift.tt/dLBmY9H Rudolph Walsh was a literary agent at WMEhttps://pagesix.com/2019/10/03/longtime-literary-agent-jennifer-rudolph-walsh-exits-wme/“Endeavor president Mark Shapiro broke the news to staffers Thursday morning in a memo.The memo read, “Jennifer has decided to move on from her agenting responsibilities and focus on building her brand partnerships and live events platform. Fortunately for us, Jennifer will continue working with WME, advising our books and lectures divisions and the live events business that she incubated within the agency,” and, “Jennifer has been discussing and planning this transition with us for a while, and I’m truly thrilled that it has now come together. Please join me in congratulating Jennifer on this next ambitious chapter.”Walsh’s own boutique agency was acquired by William Morris in 2001, and she’s been behind books by Sheryl Sandberg, Brené Brown, Alice Munro and Sue Monk Kidd.”Remember Meghan loves Brene Brown?“Meghan Markle and Prince Harry: "We Absolutely Adore" Self-Help Author Brené BrownThe royal couple revealed their love for Brown, who counts Oprah Winfrey, Gwyneth Paltrow, and Jennifer Aniston among her fans.Meghan Markle and Prince Harry: "We Absolutely Adore" Self-Help Author Brené BrownThe royal couple revealed their love for Brown, who counts Oprah Winfrey, Gwyneth Paltrow, and Jennifer Aniston among her fans.” https://ift.tt/tgOlJch Brown works with Ibram X Kendi regarding anti-racismhttps://brenebrown.com/podcast/brene-with-ibram-x-kendi-on-how-to-be-an-antiracist/Brene Brown is another Robin DiAngelis, who has been somewhat cancelled due to plagiarizing black authors.Jennifer Rudolph Walsh is friends with Whitney Wolfe Herd, another one of Meghan’s recent free jet buddieshttps://https://ift.tt/PWlEeXY Rudolph Walsh is related to Michael Rudolph high powered attorney.Please help find all the connections. post link: https://ift.tt/ZRwWDot author: Ruth_Lily submitted: September 08, 2024 at 11:59PM via SaintMeghanMarkle on Reddit disclaimer: all views + opinions expressed by the author of this post, as well as any comments and reblogs, are solely the author's own; they do not necessarily reflect the views of the administrator of this Tumblr blog. For entertainment only.

[swiftiesforharris]

Celebrities that have endorsed Kamala Harris for President:

Charli XCX

George Clooney

Cardi B

Olivia Rodrigo

John Legend

Lil Nas X

Busy Phillips

Barbara Streisand

Spike Lee

Connie Britton

Megan Thee Stallion

Quavo

Ariana Grande

Janelle Monae

Carol King

Mark Ruffalo

Lizzo

Jeff Bridges

Mark Hamill

Jessica Alba

Kerry Washington

Eric Braeden

Sterling K Brown

Jamie Lee Curtis

Tina Knowles

Christie Brinkley

George Takei

Josh Gad

Kesha

Aaron Sorokin

Octavia Spencer

Rosie ODonnell

Sheryl Lee Ralph

>Such a legend! Some big names have already endorsed her!<

[moltenzephyr]

Cheers to one of my favorite comics, Girl Genius!

Chibi Agatha is a Sheryl Meyer doll with Jewel Ritchie's eyes. Her blouse, stockings, and shoes are Rainbow High. Her glasses are twisted jewelry wire. Her locket is a teardrop shaped one that really opens, tied on with thread (I have not made a proper fastening version yet). Her dress is hand-sewn from a tee-shirt.

Chibi Violetta is a Mila Berrymore doll whose hair has been cut into a jagged bob with bangs. Her thigh high black boots are Rainbow High. Her purple jumpsuit is hand sewn from old tights. Her brown utility belt/corset/armor is the hem from trousers with a metallic button stitched to the front, held with a safety pin in the back. Her "cape" is an extra scrap of tights, pulled through a smaller button and strategically draped over her shoulders and arm. Her headband/hunting light is a gem from a broken bracelet pulled through pipecleaner.

Hoping to eventually get or make some knives for Violetta, and make lightweight giant tools for Agatha (regular tools are heavy and require very careful posing).