It’s close to anniversary time, again. My husband and I just celebrated our 8th wedding anniversary in May – in probably the weirdest way possible considering current events. That’s okay though. It also means that it’s been about eight years since I shifted this blog from being “Not Quite Ally McBeal” – a blog where …
Literary Fiction Date Published: 08 May 2020 Publisher: The Roaring Lion Newcastle Ltd The first collection of short stories by this multitalented author entwines everyday events that are articulated in excellent storytelling. The title story “Inferno of Silence” portrays men’s societal challenges and the unspoken truths and burdens that men bear. While “Black lives Matter” shows the …
It’s no secret that a delightful cake takes time to bake, but did you know that it doesn’t have to be hours? There are tons of delicious cake recipes that you can use to bake a homemade cake in less than an hour or so. Of course, this gets better if you have the best convection oven that’s …
You may have noticed that there’s been a long pause between posts. I’m working hard to get caught up, but I’ve been sick. Despite our best and most careful efforts, my oldest got sick – very sick – at the end of April. We suspect he became infected when doing what was supposed to be …
Science Fiction Release Date: July 10, 2020 THE DARK THAT DWELLS is a debut space opera novel featuring an unforgettable ensemble cast, planet-hopping across an expansive galaxy on the brink of war. The story unfolds through the viewpoints of four characters: SIDNA ORIN, a mercurial young arcanist, striving to gain the lost knowledge that …
Cover Share LinkScience Fiction, hard sci-fi space operaTo be Published: Oct 12, 2020Publisher: Uphill Downhill Press When the solar system’s key asteroid mine is seized by revolutionaries, it puts the secret mission of the spaceship Ulysses in jeopardy. Without a refueling launch from the asteroid, the survival of the ship and its crew is uncertain. The safest course for …
Thérèse Plummer is an actor and award-winning audiobook narrator working in New York City. She has recorded over 400 audiobooks for various publishers. She won the 2020 Audie Award for her collaborative work on The Only Plane In The Sky: An Oral History of 9/11 by Garrett M. Graff garnering Audiobook of the Year! Recently, …
Author Pierce Koslosky Jr.’s first book, A Week at Surfside Beach: A Collection of Short Stories, will be published June 9, 2020. Starting as a poet, this collection was inspired by the blue beach house he and his family go to every year in Surfside Beach, South Carolina and by the entries left behind in …
First grade is approaching. We decided, after a strange end to kindergarten, that we would indeed homeschool next year – so we’ll have a 1st grader, a pre-kindergartner, and a preschooler at home. I’ve already gathered most of what we’ll use for next year. We won’t do every subject every day – and for some …
Today’s post comes from author Judy Gaman. Angels Come in All Shapes, Sizes, and Ages. An Author’s Journey Lead by a 100-Year-Old Angel. What is an angel? I guess we know one when we see one. For me, my angel was about 5’ 4” (in heals), wore a ribbon in her hair and a flower …
