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Book Review Round-Up: November 2021

November was quite the reading month; I made it to nine books, including my first audio book!   A huge thank you to Ian and Jen, my bookstagram friends who recommended I try out audio books.  Definitely going to keep at it, I’ve been bitten by the audio book bug!  I have been trying to choose… Read More Book Review Round-Up: November 2021

Book Review, Fiction, Review, Thriller

Book Review: ‘Loreena’s Gift’, by Colleen M. Story

About Coleen M. Story Colleen M. Story writes imaginative fiction and is also a freelance writer, instructor, and motivational speaker specializing in creativity, productivity, and personal wellness.  Her latest novel, “Loreena’s Gift,” was released with Dzanc Books April 12 2016.  Her fantasy novel, “Rise of the Sidenah,” is a North American Book Awards winner, and… Read More Book Review: ‘Loreena’s Gift’, by Colleen M. Story

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Book Review: ‘The CleanSweep Conspiracy’, by Chuck Waldron {and Giveaway!}

About the author: Born in Iowa, Chuck Waldron lived in Ontario, Canada, before relocating to Florida’s Treasure Coast. Over the years, he’s held many jobs. The ones he can mention in print include US Army soldier, truck driver, office manager, mailman, real estate salesman, social worker, hardware store clerk, and shuttle driver. Fate played a… Read More Book Review: ‘The CleanSweep Conspiracy’, by Chuck Waldron {and Giveaway!}

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Book Recommendation: ‘Beyond Suspicion’, by Catherine A. Winn

Happy Sunday!  I use Sundays to plan and prepare for the upcoming week.  I have been asked so many times about the resources that help me plan a full week that I decided to launch the “Planning the Week” feature with three concomitant components: a recommended book to make your commute easier; a healthy recipe… Read More Book Recommendation: ‘Beyond Suspicion’, by Catherine A. Winn

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Book Review: ‘Murder on Safari’, by Peter Riva {and Giveaway!}

About the Author Peter Riva has spent many months over 30 years travelling throughout Africa and Europe. Much of this time was spent with the legendary guides for East African hunters and adventurers. He created a TV series in 1995 called Wild Things for Paramount. Passing on the fables, true tales, and insider knowledge of… Read More Book Review: ‘Murder on Safari’, by Peter Riva {and Giveaway!}

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Book Review: ‘The Berlin Package’, by Peter Riva {and Giveaway!}

About the Author Peter Riva has spent many months over 30 years travelling throughout Africa and Europe. Much of this time was spent with the legendary guides for East African hunters and adventurers. He created a TV series in 1995 called Wild Things for Paramount. Passing on the fables, true tales, and insider knowledge of… Read More Book Review: ‘The Berlin Package’, by Peter Riva {and Giveaway!}

Book Recommendation, Fiction, Mystery

Book Recommendation: ‘The Far End of Happy’, by Kathryn Craft

Happy Sunday!  This blogger uses Sundays to plan and prepare for the upcoming week.  I have been asked so many times about the resources that help me plan a full week that I decided to launch the “Planning the Week” feature with three concomitant components: a recommended book to make your commute easier; a healthy… Read More Book Recommendation: ‘The Far End of Happy’, by Kathryn Craft

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Book Review: ‘Cancelled Vows: A Mac Faraday Mystery’, by Lauren Carr

About the author: Lauren Carr is the international best-selling author of the Mac Faraday and Lovers in Crime Mysteries and the Thorny Rose Mysteries. Lauren is a popular speaker who has made appearances at schools, youth groups, and on author panels at conventions. She also passes on what she has learned in her years of… Read More Book Review: ‘Cancelled Vows: A Mac Faraday Mystery’, by Lauren Carr

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Book Review: ‘The Question’, by R. Breuer Stearns

About the author: R. Breuer Stearns is an investor and author. Shortly after the fall of the Berlin Wall, Mr. Stearns launched a private investment bank in the former Soviet Union. He spent the early 1990’s seeking to marry emerging science, primarily emanating from Russia’s Defense sector, with Western capital. During this period, Mr. Stearns… Read More Book Review: ‘The Question’, by R. Breuer Stearns

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Book Review: Thrillers: 100 Must-Reads, Edited by David Morrell and Hank Wagner

As a writer – well, fine, as a wannabe writer – one of my dreams has always been to meet a favourite writer of mine and chat up a storm. One of the things we’d talk about, apart from the weather, the awesomeness of Canada, and the many ways to enjoy chocolate would be a… Read More Book Review: Thrillers: 100 Must-Reads, Edited by David Morrell and Hank Wagner