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THE ORPHANMASTER Giveaway – not a light summer read

Posted on July 13, 2012 by

It is 1663 and the location is New Amersterdam which is rough, unsettled and corrupt and a  dangerous place for orphans.  With food scarce, disease looming and not to mention danger everywhere the everyday orphans are victims with no voice.  Blandine van Couvering herself … Continue reading →

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MOBBED: Mystery Light

Posted on May 16, 2011 by

Carol Higgins Clark has arrived with yet another Regan Reilly mystery.  I had the pleasure of listening to number fourteen via audiobook. While this did not have the murder/who dunnit formula I was expecting cause no one does it; I was still … Continue reading →

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A Beautiful Window into the World of Tiffany Stained-Glass

Posted on January 24, 2011 by

Clara Driscoll worked for Louis Comfort Tiffany during the turn of the twentieth century when women were still finding their way in the world.  To say that she just worked for Tiffany Glass Studio limits her significant contributions.  Clara inspired, created, … Continue reading →

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Christmas post regarding THE FAT MAN

Posted on December 25, 2010 by

As this is Christmas featuring THE FAT MAN by Ken Harmon seemed the best way to go.  But be warned this is not the usual Christmas book of good cheer and peace on earth.  While it might get to the same end … Continue reading →

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Three best-selling authors present their books picks on The Today Show

Posted on December 13, 2010 by

Three best-selling authors Patricia Cornwell, Warren Brown and Jonathan Adler present holiday picks by other authors.  If you saw the segment on the show this morning, please click on the link at the end of this post because there are more … Continue reading →

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Debbie Macomber and Hallmark Remember Christmas Spirit

Posted on December 11, 2010 by

CALL ME MRS. MIRACLE this year’s offering in another collaboration between author Debbie Macomber and the Hallmark Channel. Doris Roberts brings Macomber’s character Mrs. Miracle to life once again, the role seems just perfect for her.  If this recipe sounds familiar last year … Continue reading →

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Welcome to POOF…books!

Posted on December 6, 2010 by

A journey that took longer then expected but it doesn’t matter as now POOF…books! has arrived.  Five years ago when asked what I was going to do with my life now that I was off the road from travel for business I immediately … Continue reading →

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