A miscellany of thoughts about dogs, cats, writing, life in the Ozarks, & occasional book reviews
Joel Turner's debut novel, Wildwood Exit, takes you to the Jersey Shore of the 1980s and a cast of characters entangled in relationships mired in the past and pessimistic about the future. Narrating the story is John McGinty (“Ginty”) who finds himself thrust into the dubious role of amateur detective after an old friend, Lou Scolletta, …
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As a reader, one of the things I most enjoy is the “hook” that captures my imagination and pulls me into a book. In the case of Ruth Knafo Setton's Zigzag Girl, I was hooked by contrasting landscapes, compelling characters, and the lure of magic. The novel is a magical performance in itself, weaving a …
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Looking for a unique supernatural thriller to add to your "want to read" list? Award-winning author Terry Friedman's novel Bone Pendant Girls--the first in the Andi Wyndham series--could be just what you're looking for! About the author: Terry began her writing career freelancing for a small newspaper outside Philadelphia. While raising her daughters Jessica and Chelie in …
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Nov 20 - Dec 15, 2023 Virtual Book Tour: The Legacy by C.L. Tolbert Guest Post: Dogs In My Life & Fiction I’ve had the honor of knowing several remarkable dogs throughout my life. They’ve been my best friends, my companions, my guides, and my guardians. Two in particular stand out. Their names were Maddie …
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Virtual Book Tour by Author Joy Ann Ribar November 13-24, 2023 As a retired college professor, I welcome new additions to the field of academic mysteries. This cozy mystery adds to the genre with a main character whose esoteric field of study offers a new aspect to sleuthing. In contrast to the generic college professor often …
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