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Noah's Ark

My parents were experts in delivering a magical holiday season for my sisters and me. We didn’t have much, but that didn’t matter. Mom and Dad created Christmas mornings I will never forget. From a tree decorated with our arts and crafts and a small selection of blown-glass ornaments to hand-crafted gifts Dad made in […]

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Donna Scuvotti

I had the pleasure of interviewing Donna Scuvotti, author of mystery thrillers, Just Jonathan, Deadly Vendetta, and the upcoming Black Sheep. Donna shares insights into her writing life, inspirations, and upcoming release. A self-proclaimed pantser, she lets her imagination guide her stories, often finding her best ideas while walking her dogs or cooking. Inspired by

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Tam DeRudder Jackson

Romance author Tam DeRudder Jackson is another indie author I would love to meet. She’s been added to my cocktail party list because she’ll keep the conversation flowing, chatting about her many and varied interests. With a passion for Celtic mythology, a deep love of rock music, and a talent for weaving steamy, adventurous romances,

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May snuck up like a stalker and when I say that, I know what I’m talking about. I’ve had two. Both in the distant past in a land far, far away. Where the heck has time gone? It seems like I was packing up the Christmas decorations just a few weeks ago, but here we

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Can you believe December is here? I sure can’t! But here’s my December newsletter with bits and pieces I cobbled together amidst the craziness. 😆 I hope the Christmas 🎄 rush is being kind to you. My shopping 🛍️ is done and decorating has started. Now, I just have to get to wrapping, and if

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I’ve read several articles about mystery/thriller/crime tropes that have become cliche. How many have I used in my Marnie Reilly Mysteries series? Alleged Cliche Mystery/Thriller/Crime Tropes How did I do? Five out of ten isn’t terrible. I mean, it’s a MYSTERY series. There have to be some of the genre tropes in my books. At

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