Archive for 2014
THE ISLAND OF DOVES Winner
The winner of THE ISLAND OF DOVES is…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. Kathleen! Kathleen, check your email and respond to me within 48 hours! Thanks to everyone who entered. Click the photo below to purchase your own copy of THE ISLAND OF DOVES by Kelly O’Connor McNees
Read MoreSix Ways to Get More Reading in Your Day
Never trust anyone who hasn’t brought a book with them. Lemony Snicket in HORSERADISH I am often asked by friends and family, “How do you read so many books?” I am a busy gal. We have three very active children. Our nights are often spent running to an activity or two. I substitute teach at…
Read MoreBook Spotlight and Giveaway: The 3-Day Reset By Pooja Mottl
THE 3-DAY RESET Restore Your Cravings for Healthy Foods in Three Easy, Empowering Days By: Pooja Mottl Published: April 15, 2014 This giveaway is no closed. Thanks to all who entered. As part of the TLC Book Tours, today I’m featuring a book to empower you and give you the tools to reset your tastebuds.…
Read MoreA Little Monday Inspiration
Life is often compared to a marathon, but I think it is more like being a sprinter; long stretches of hard work punctuated by brief moments in which we are given the opportunity to perform at our best. Michael Johnson, 4-time Olympic Gold medalist in Track & Field Photo source – HERE My guess is…
Read MoreBooks That Came My Way in April 2014
I’ve had another busy mailbox this month with a bunch more great books coming my way. I have become very picky with the books I agree to review become my time is limited. So, you can be assured that if a book has arrived in my mailbox, I felt it was going to be worth…
Read MoreCough Drop Review Featured
I am excited to share with you that I have been reviewing products for another website,AWG Brands. They will then be posting my reviews on their site and when they appear, I will share them with you here. I will be comparing the Best Choice brand product with another more common brand of the same…
Read MoreBook Review and Giveaway – The Island of Doves By Kelly O’Connor McNees
THE ISLAND OF DOVES By: Kelly O’Connor McNees Published: April 1, 2014 Fiction This giveaway is now closed. Thanks to all who entered . THE ISLAND OF DOVES has already received praise from author Kristina Riggle who states it was “unforgettable” and author Susan Gregg Gilmore states, “It was simply gorgeous.” I will have to…
Read MoreBook Review: The Other Typist By Suzanne Rindell
THE OTHER TYPIST A Novel By: Suzanne Rindell Published: May 7, 2013 Fiction Rose is a typist in the local police precinct. It is 1923, and Rose records testimonies that no women should have to hear. With Rose’s background as a orphan, being raised by nuns, and having to work hard for everything she has,…
Read MoreA Little Monday Inspiration
Lately, I have been taking quotes and inspiration from the book SILENT IMPACT by Joe Schmit. His book has made an impact on me and I want to share some of his wisdom with you. “Get rid of the negative people. If you can’t, at least try to diminish the influence they have on you…
Read MoreChildren’s Book Review: Ten Busy Brownies By Talia Haven
TEN BUSY BROWNIES By: Talia Haven Illustrated By: Sytiva Sheehan Published: November 6, 2013 Talia Haven has gathered ideas from the fairy tale books of my childhood and created a children’s book that teaches counting in a unique way. Through TEN BUSY BROWNIES, we get to see what happens (or as a mom, what I…
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