Whatnot Wednesday: Where, What, When We Read #CFFC

Wednesday, August 19, 2026 Welcome, all.  The Scoobies are lazy on this hot August day, but I told them there was a nap-time story in it for them if they helped with this installment of Dan Antion&…

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Friday JohnKu – AKA – TGIF – Fri-Yay/Good News

Today’s good news story comes from AS USA Online Sports Newspaper and was sent in by special reporter. Thousands of Christmas trees have been dropped from helicopters in the US since 1990. 36…

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Bond’s Week #catlife #catlover

Last weekend the oldest son was here for a couple days. If you’ve been hanging out here for a while, you know what that means. He brought ill-tempered Sora, my arch nemesis. It’s been a…

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Thursday – A Little Personal – Twiggy and Tempeste Deal with The Natural.

“So Twiggy. What are those lights on the wall?” “That’s the sun shining through the upper windows.” “Upper windows? Are you sure. Look like open doors to me.&#82…

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If We Survive the Night by Jo Salazar #horror #zombies #thriller

It’s kill or be killed in this heart-pounding apocalyptic horror. The first book in a new series, If We Survive the Night combines the ruthless zombie perils of The Last of Us with the every-…

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#ThursdayDoors for a Hot August Night

Wednesday, August 13, 2026 Hello, everyone.  Last week, I mentioned that throughout August I’ll be sharing about Brother Love: A Crossroad.  (Click here for that post because it will tell you…

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Top Ten Things Not to Do at the Introduction of the First IBM Personal Computer in 1981

August marks the anniversary of IBM’s introduction of the first personal computer in 1981. If you want to return to that time, take this list with you. It may save a mistake or even a …

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Calling #Horror, #Thriller, and #Paranormal Authors for #BadMoonRising: Signups Are Open!

My favorite time of year is nearly upon us. The Ber months are right around the corner, and that means Bad Moon Rising is almost here! Never heard of Bad Moon Rising? Let me lay it out for you. Thr…

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Bond’s Week #catlife #catlover

Last Saturday I celebrated my 13th birthday. Teri says I’m pretty spry for my age, whatever that means. Just because I run like a crazed hyena from one side of the house to the other or sudde…

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Calling #Horror, #Thriller, and #Paranormal Authors for #BadMoonRising: Signups Are Open!

My favorite time of year is nearly upon us. The Ber months are right around the corner, and that means Bad Moon Rising is almost here! Never heard of Bad Moon Rising? Let me lay it out for you. Thr…

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Smorgasbord Summer Book Fair – #Fantasy #YA Andrew McDowell, #YA #Family Kay Castaneda, #YA #Dystopian Teri Polen

The first author today is Andrew McDowell with an excerpt from his fantasy novel Mystical Greenwood (One with Nature Book 1) About the book Dermot is a fifteen-year-old boy in the kingdom of Denú. …

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Moving, #BadMoonRising, and #NewRelease

This is the first time in over a decade we haven’t moved at least one of our sons in July. Fear not – a move is coming at the end of this month. Reese and Emmy have been through it over…

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JULY BOOK REVIEWS! #MaeClair @KathleenJShield @Lizzie_Chantree @McConaughey @han56870

Hello, friends. I’m thrilled to share the books I read and reviewed in July. As always, I only share 4 and 5 star reviews. I hope you enjoy and that you leave with one or two. :) PURCHASE LIN…

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Author Interviews – The incredible Juan Re Crivello and a review

The incredible Juan Re Crivello Today I am thrilled to feature an interview with the creator of the Masticadores network, Juan Re Crivello. You can view the main Masticadores website here: For Engl…

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Bond’s Week #catlife #catlover

Friends, once again I’ve been the victim of an egregious injustice. Last week Teri was gone a couple nights to a Writer’s Conference, which left me in the care of Mike. He’s secon…

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Smorgasbord Authors in the Sun -#Family #Motherhood – Choosing Bella by Jan Sikes

Today a lovely story of motherhood and sacrifice by Jan Sikes… tissue alert! CHOOSING BELLA Carmen Beckman leaned against the balcony railing and stared unseeing at the traffic whizzing past …

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August Book Reviews! #BeemWeeks #MaeClair #bookreviews #whattoread #mustread #writingcommunity

Here are the books I read in July that were 4- or 5-star reads! The Gilded Thespian Show (Shallow Draw Series Book 2) by Mae Clair I read and loved “Diamond Jack” and was thrilled to see the series…

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Writer’s Conference, #LaGrangeBookFair, and #AmWatching

I’ve got a busy week ahead of me. On Wednesday I travel to Nashville for a Black Rose Writing (my publisher) Writer’s Conference filled with workshops and speakers. I’m looking fo…

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Monster and Apprentice by Jessica Khoury #middlegrade #fantasy #TuesdayBookBlog

After a life on the streets Rolan is chosen to apprentice under a feared monster hunter to slay Cryptics—deadly magical creatures born of secrets in this middle grade fantasy perfect for fans of&nb…

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Thursday – A Little Personal – Twiggy and Tempest – Play Inside

“It’s so hot out, I think we should play inside.” “I agree. You doing that marshmallow again, huh?” “It’s like an old friend. I can’t help myself.&#8…

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Top Ten Things Not to Do at the signing of the Declaration of Independence in 1776.

As we all know, this month marks the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, signed in 1776 by John Hancock and others. It would be fun to be there, but of course, there are th…

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Smorgasbord Summer Book Fair #YA #Mystery #Ireland Darlene Foster, #YA #TimeTravel #Historical Jim L. Wright, #YA #TimeTravel #Fantasy Jemima Pett

The first book today is the delightful adventure by Darlene Foster… Amanda in Ireland: The Body in the Bog. About the book Twelve-year-old Amanda Jane Ross is invited to be a bridesmaid for h…

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Smorgasbord Authors in the Sun #Family #Socialgatherings – Cultural Differences by John W. Howell.

Today a story from John Howell… first meeting with parents for a young man can be a trial especially when they are extremely well off and you feel out of place but you can expect some surpris…

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Friday JohnKu – AKA- TGIF – Fri-Yay/Good News

Today’s good news story comes from the Good News Network. Maine Counts Over 20 Million River Herring During Annual Run, the Highest in Decades By Andy Corbley – Jul 16, 2026 A be…

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Bond’s Week #catlife #catlover

This week I had a good brushing, which I love. When I was first rescued, Teri tried using a regular brush. That got a big no from me. Then she tried a glove with rubber nubs – and it was a sl…

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Robbie Cheadle’s review of Carrie by Stephen King

What Amazon says An unpopular teenage girl whose mother is a religious fanatic is tormented and teased to the breaking point by her more popular schoolmates and uses her hidden telekinetic powers t…

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Whatnot Wednesday: The Scoobies & the Color Orange #CFFC

Wednesday, July 15, 2026 Hello, everyone. The Scoobies are on hand, bringing cheer to help you over the midweek hump.  Dan Antion gave us the Crayola Crayons color orange for “Cee’s Fun…

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Thursday – A Little Personal – Twiggy and Tempeste and a Rainy Day

“You going to play with that stupid marshmallow again?” “Yes. What’s the problem?” “This is looking like last week. You and that marshmallow and me doing nothing…

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Smorgasbord Summer Book Fair – #Fantasy #YA Andrew McDowell, #YA #Family Kay Castaneda, #YA #Dystopian Teri Polen

The first author today is Andrew McDowell with an excerpt from his fantasy novel Mystical Greenwood (One with Nature Book 1) About the book Dermot is a fifteen-year-old boy in the kingdom of Denú. …

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Different Kinds of Art: Meet Artist & Poet Ken Tomaro

Today, I’m delighted to introduce you to artist and poet Ken Tomaro. I met Ken through fellow LatinosUSA editor, Nolcha Fox. Ken and Nolcha co-authored a delightful book, Seesaw: Quirky Poems…

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