#BookReview- Survival of The Fittest by Jacqui Murray Songs of Heartstrings by Miriam Hurdle #amreading @WordDreams @MHurdle112


Photo by Alena Koval on Pexels.com Prehistoric fiction and poetry to start out the week I'm a big fan of Jacqui Murray's prehistoric fiction series and couldn't wait to dive into Survival of The Fittest! Five tribes. One leader. A treacherous journey across three continents in search of a new home. Written in the spirit …

Positivity- #SundayStills #Photography


Lifting the spirits with positivity- Sunday Stills Challenge Terri Webster Schrandt chose a wonderful theme for this week's challenge- what lifts your spirits? You can view Terri's photos or join the challenge here. Number one on my list of things to lift my spirits would have to go to my grandson. He's truly the light …

Sneak Off and Read: Lines all about the topic EASTER #RSsos #RomSuspense


The Sisterhood of Suspenseโ€‹ share lines with the theme EASTER on this week's Sneak Off and Read.

What Draws you to a Book- #FirstLinesFriday #amreading


I came across this fun new challenge via One Book More and thought I'd join in. First Lines Fridays is a weekly feature for book lovers hosted by Wandering Words. What if instead of judging a book by its cover, its author or its prestige, we judged it by its opening lines? Pick a book off your …

Spring- #WordlessWednesday #Gardenlife


Guest Post- Sharon Marchisello #AuthorInterview #AuthorsCommunity @SLMarchisello


Photo by Simon Matzinger on Pexels.com Guest Post- Sharon Marchisello I'm happy to introduce you to mystery writer Sharon Marchisello! Bio: Born in upstate New York, I moved to Tyler, Texas, when I was five years old. People called me โ€œYankeeโ€ until I was in high school, when I finally perfected my Southern accent. (The …

So This Happened… #Covid19 #Lifehappens


Photo by cottonbro on Pexels.com Thursday, April 2nd began like any other day. I visited my favorite blogs, checked in with Facebook, got hubby ready for work, and then went next door to visit Mom (I'm her caregiver). She hasn't been doing well lately and I've been worried, so maybe I put off my early …

#BookReview- Only When It’s Us by Chloe Liese #YARomance


Ryder Ever since she sat next to me in class and gave me death eyes, Willa Sutterโ€™s been on my shit list. Why she hates me, I don't know. What I do know is that Willa is the kind of chaos I donโ€™t need in my tidy life. Sheโ€™s the next generation of womenโ€™s soccer. …

Special Agent Murphy by Mimi Barbour #RomSuspense #mgtab @mimisgang1


Special Agent Murphy Undercover FBI Book 8 by Mimi Barbour Genre: Romantic Suspense It's Christmas in Washington, but not for one heartsick family. Agent Shane Murphy has a hard time believing his life could get so crazy. Because of a choice โ€“ one heโ€™d make again โ€“ he loses his superiority in the FBI. Now …

Choosing a Genre- #HenLit #Reading @JoanneGuidoccio


All About Fantasy Hen Lit Guest Post by Joanne Guidoccio I never intended to write fantasy. I avoided books that featured werewolves, vampires, witches, and other dark creatures. Iโ€™m probably one of the few people on this planet who couldnโ€™t read past Chapter 1 of the first Harry Potter novel. But after participating in a …

#TuesdayBookReviews- Two For the Road #amreading


Photo by Ylanite Koppens on Pexels.com This week I have two completely different stories to share. I love how books can connect with readers in unexpected ways ๐Ÿ™‚ They Call Me Mom: Making a Difference as an Elementary School Teacher Who Will You Inspire Today? Teachers face this challenge and responsibility each day, but in …

Sneak Off and Read: Lines all about the topic FOOL #RSsos #RomSuspense


The Sisterhood of Suspenseโ€‹ share lines with the topic FOOL on Sneak Off and Read Sunday.

Virus Deaths: One Story


A dose of reality on the Covid19 crisis from Pete Johnson- A must read.

Pike by @TM_Frazier #MCRomance #Suspense


โ€œT.M. Frazier sucks me in every time with her incredible storytelling.โ€- Meghan March, New York Times bestselling author Pike, the first dark and fast-paced story in The Pawn Duet from USA Today bestselling author T.M. Frazier, is available now! I was raised by the violent laws of the streets, spilling blood without the hindrance of …

A Dozen Ways to Start a Story


Staci Smith Troiloโ€‹ is on Story Empire sharing ways to inspire you to write that award-winning novel!

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Ciao, SEers. Wow, itโ€™s been a while since I wrote that opening. For those of you who missed me, please know Iโ€™m sorry I was away so long. I missed you. For those of you new (or new since I took a sabbatical) to the site, Iโ€™m Staci, and youโ€™ll come to recognize my posts by me signing on this way.

Before I continue, I really need to give a shout-out to my SE partners in crime colleagues, who went above and beyond covering for me in my absence. I couldnโ€™t ask for a better blogging family. Mae, Joan, Craig, Harmony, P.H., Marciaโ€ฆ many, many thanks for all the support.

Now, back to one of my favorite topics. Not my kids (though I could talk about them forever). And not my dogs (and we all know I could ramble on equally long about my furry family members). Today, third timeโ€™sโ€ฆ

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Sugarcoated by @ErinNicholas #NewRelease #Romance


A hot, funny brotherโ€™s best friend rom comโ€ฆwith sugar on top!

#TuesdayBookReview- The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton #YANovels


No one ever said life was easy. But Ponyboy is pretty sure that he's got things figured out. He knows that he can count on his brothers, Darry and Sodapop. And he knows that he can count on his friendsโ€”true friends who would do anything for him, like Johnny and Two-Bit. But not on much else …

Smorgasbord Cafe and Bookstore – New book on the Shelves #Romance – Sunset Beach (Blue Haven Book 2) by Jacquie Biggar


Sally Croninโ€‹ shares my new release and a wonderful review- thanks, Sally!

Find Joy- Favorite Places #SundayStills #Photography


Find Joy however you can Many of us are scared of what is going on in the world and frustrated with the restrictions this unseen enemy has placed upon our lives. But I challenge you to go through your photos and find the places, or things, that bring you joy. Soak up that feeling and …