Friday Review: I Am Princess X (Audiobook) by Cherie Priest

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I Am Princess X by Cherie Priest My rating: 4 of 5 stars Narrated by Mary Robinette Kowal Libby and May are best friends. They discovered each other when they were both excused from gym class, Libby due to injury and May because of her asthma. To fill the time, they create Princess X, a … Continue reading Friday Review: I Am Princess X (Audiobook) by Cherie Priest

Wednesday Wanderings: Oldest Human Fossils, Skating to Disturbed, Batman Dies, and KFC in Space?

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The origin of the modern humans may be older that we thought: Oldest Human Fossils Discovered The routine isn't perfect, and falls away from the music at times, but it's pretty good nevertheless, and worth watching just to hear Disturbed's haunting version of "The Sound of Silence" again: French Skater's Free Skate Adam West, who … Continue reading Wednesday Wanderings: Oldest Human Fossils, Skating to Disturbed, Batman Dies, and KFC in Space?

Tuesday Tidings: It’s Release Day for Snake’s Alive!

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Finally! I really enjoyed writing this story, and I hope you enjoy reading it. I think the cover came out really well, and fits the story nicely. This is the second in my Yo-Yo Files series (yes, there are yo-yos. The toys, not the idiots!) This is what the series is about: Johnny is a … Continue reading Tuesday Tidings: It’s Release Day for Snake’s Alive!

Monday Musings: Trials and Tribulations

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If you remember, I have a new novelette releasing tomorrow. To prepare for that, I needed to get the files uploaded and through the preview and review processes on both Amazon and Smashwords. This is usually a pretty painless and easy process. And, for the most part, it was. Except- First, I got a notice … Continue reading Monday Musings: Trials and Tribulations

Thursday Teaser: Snake’s Alive Cover Reveal, and Release Date

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It's here! We have a cover for Snake's Alive! And I think it's pretty spiffy. Before we get to that, though, I wanted to let you know that I also have a release date. Snake's Alive, the Yo-Yo Files #2, is going to be available at the usual e-book retailers on or shortly after June 13. It … Continue reading Thursday Teaser: Snake’s Alive Cover Reveal, and Release Date

Wednesday Wanderings: 50 States in 50 Photos, Free Climb of El Capitan, Can Our Devices Work Together, and 48 Clean Jokes

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All fifty states summed up in a single photograph. These are pretty funny. although I take exception to the NH photo. We are not wrong!: Fifty Photos Renowned free climber Alex Honnold scaled the rock face of El Capitan in Yosemite National Park in under four hours. Not impressive enough? He did it without ropes or … Continue reading Wednesday Wanderings: 50 States in 50 Photos, Free Climb of El Capitan, Can Our Devices Work Together, and 48 Clean Jokes

Monday Musings: What Happened to Summer?

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I think we blew through it a couple weeks ago, didn't we? Seems we have had very little sunny weather since that warm spell. I mean, I'm glad we are getting enough rain, but a little sunshine on my shoulders would be welcome! Oh, hey- we bought more plants! It seems we can't stop this … Continue reading Monday Musings: What Happened to Summer?

Friday Review: The Aeronaut’s Windlass (Cinder Spires #1) by Jim Butcher (Audiobook)

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The Aeronaut's Windlass by Jim Butcher My rating: 4 of 5 stars Narrated by Euan Morton The Spires rise to immeasurable heights over the mist-covered surface. Humanity dwells within the Spires, sheltered from the dangers without. Airships ply the skies, and the aristocratic Houses rule their Spires, fostering alliances and building trade and science. Spire … Continue reading Friday Review: The Aeronaut’s Windlass (Cinder Spires #1) by Jim Butcher (Audiobook)

Thursday Teaser: Snake’s Alive is Almost Here!

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It is June 1st. My, how the time flies! Summer is almost here, and the same can be said for the Yo-Yo Files #2, Snake's Alive. This new urban fantasy novelette will be released later this month. It's got demons, angels, snakes (well, duh!), mystery, a yo-yo (of course), and a wee dash of humor. Here's … Continue reading Thursday Teaser: Snake’s Alive is Almost Here!