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Patrick Todoroff’s Running Black: A Review

Patrick Todoroff is a frequent commenter here (which I greatly appreciate). His novel, Running Black had been on my to-read list for quite some time. I enjoy his pithy blog posts (and his pithy...

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Free Pictures (So You Don’t Get Sued)!

Since reading Roni Loren’s unfortunate brush with the law over a picture she lifted from someone’s site without permission, I’ve become much more careful about the pictures I include in my blog. Well...

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How to Find Free Photos on the Web

Monday I touched upon how bloggers need to be careful not to “steal” pictures off the Web lest they find themselves face to face with an email that says, “You stole my picture. Prepare to be sued.” I...

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This Hippie’s Sick of Environmental Elitism

Part of me wants to tell environmental elitists to go somewhere that rhymes with “smell”. The Christian in me who wants to follow Jesus honestly doesn’t know what to do with that anger, or where to...

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On Squirrels, Guacamole, and Controversy

Do squirrels make good pets? Sugar alcohols give me a headache. Kristen Lamb says not to be controversial. Derek Halpern recommends using controversy to draw traffic. Rachelle Gardner says a little...

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Every Bush Is Burning by Brandon Clements – A Review

Today I’m sharing a book review that I wrote several months ago for Brandon Clements’ novel, Every Bush Is Burning. This post has been in “draft” status since June. Not sure why I never published it....

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Things To Look Forward To (In Heaven)

Squirrels won’t have sharp claws and pointy teeth. If they do, they won’t use them to scratch or bite. I’ll be able to give a bear a bear hug without being mauled. Tigers will make great pets. Lions...

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The Telling by Mike Duran – A Review, Part 1

It’s been awhile since I’ve participated in the Christian Science Fiction and Fantasy Blog Tour. I’m happy to get back into the swing of things with Mike Duran’s latest novel, The Telling. (Full...

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The Telling by Mike Duran – A Review, Part 2

Welcome back to the Christian Science Fiction and Fantasy Blog Tour. Today I’m going to address “setting” and “description in Mike Duran’s The Telling. First, let me start out by saying, as I was...

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White Female Speculative Fiction Writer Seeking Male Beta Reader of Undefined...

“Glub, glub, glub” (Translation: “You’re novel suck— I mean, it’s great!”) So much to do, so many ideas, so little time! For the time-being, I will attempt to articulate my jumbled thoughts. First off,...

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On Squirrels, Guacamole, and Controversy

Do squirrels make good pets? Sugar alcohols give me a headache. Kristen Lamb says not to be controversial. Derek Halpern recommends using controversy to draw traffic. Rachelle Gardner says a little...

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Every Bush Is Burning by Brandon Clements – A Review

Today I’m sharing a book review that I wrote several months ago for Brandon Clements’ novel, Every Bush Is Burning. This post has been in “draft” status since June. Not sure why I never published it....

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Things To Look Forward To (In Heaven)

Squirrels won’t have sharp claws and pointy teeth. If they do, they won’t use them to scratch or bite. I’ll be able to give a bear a bear hug without being mauled. Tigers will make great pets. Lions...

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The Telling by Mike Duran – A Review, Part 1

It’s been awhile since I’ve participated in the Christian Science Fiction and Fantasy Blog Tour. I’m happy to get back into the swing of things with Mike Duran’s latest novel, The Telling. (Full...

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The Telling by Mike Duran – A Review, Part 2

Welcome back to the Christian Science Fiction and Fantasy Blog Tour. Today I’m going to address “setting” and “description in Mike Duran’s The Telling. First, let me start out by saying, as I was...

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White Female Speculative Fiction Writer Seeking Male Beta Reader of Undefined...

“Glub, glub, glub” (Translation: “You’re novel suck— I mean, it’s great!”) So much to do, so many ideas, so little time! For the time-being, I will attempt to articulate my jumbled thoughts. First off,...

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Nine Reasons Why I Can’t Read The Harbinger

UPDATE: Today, social media expert, Kristen Lamb, discussed the three NEVERS of social media for authors. I’m about to break Rule 3. (It doesn’t apply to NYT Bestsellers, does it?) The Harbinger by...

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CSFF Blog Tour: Storm by Evan Angler

This week I’m participating in the Christian Science Fiction and Fantasy blog tour. It started on Monday, but unfortunately I’m just now chiming in. This tour is focusing on Storm, by Evan Angler. I...

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Holy Spirit-less Baptism

Last week was a whirlwind of learning. I won’t try to relate it all in this blog post. Instead, my new insights will surely filter into upcoming posts as seems intuitively and spiritually appropriate....

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More Thoughts on the Holy Spirit via Charles Spurgeon

Last week I talked about my “Holy Spirit-less” baptism, which I received in a Christian church. In fairness, it was so long ago, I don’t remember the details. The pastor may have mentioned the Holy...

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