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Adventures in retirement: working harder than ever

When my father retired, he did so at the age of 58. He’d worked since he was 14, and after my mother nearly died from a bleeding aneurism, he figure it was time. That was 28 years ago. Mom passed … Continue reading

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Friday Featured Artist: Christina Lorenzen

Meet writer and jewelry designer, Christina Lorenzen. I started designing jewelry back in 2012. I was having a terrible time writing–complete writer’s block–and I was looking for something to help me relax and relieve the stress. I always loved Michals craft stores, … Continue reading

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Friday Featured Artist: Krysten Lindsay Hager

Please welcome Krysten Lindsay Hagar as she introduces her debut novel: True colors Blurb: Landry Albright just wants to be one of the interesting girls at school who always have exciting things going on in their lives. She wants to … Continue reading

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Friday Featured Artist: E. A. West

Today I’m happy to spotlight award-winning author E.A. West’s latest novel, Different. Blurb: Jezebel Smith is different. She can’t talk, she doesn’t look like anyone in her family, and no matter what she does it’s always the wrong thing. God accepts her for … Continue reading

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Friday Featured Artist: Elaine Cantrell

Today, I’m happy to sptolight Elaine Cantrell’s The Enchanted. Genre: Fantasy/romance Rating: PG — a few cuss words and a shooting. BLURB: Forced by his father into a marriage he didn’t want, Prince Alan soon finds that his bride isn’t … Continue reading

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Friday Featured Artist: Amanda Denette Chitwood

Meet wife, mother and photographer Amanda Denette Chitwood, owner of Amanda Denette Photography: I’ve always been a shutterbug, and had a camera with me all the time as a kid and teenager. It wasn’t until I was pregnant with my first daughter … Continue reading

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Friday Featured Artist: Heather Gray

Today’s spotlight: Jakal by best-selling author, Heather Gray . GENRE:  Inspirational Regency Romance w/ some Suspense Rating: PG 13 — Kissing and some acts of violence Blurb:  Hiding in the shadows just got harder. When tragedy strikes, Juliana and her family must flee their home. … Continue reading

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New Blog Feature

Beginning July 4th, I will be adding something new to this blog. I’m calling it  Featured Artist Friday, and I’m very excited about it. Each Friday, I will feature not only authors, but a variety of artists, including but not limited to: … Continue reading

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Adventures in Retirement: The new car

Our latest venture took us to the quaint town of Maggie Valley, North Carolina. We rented a little cabin and spent long hours driving through the mountains and checking out the wildlife and gorgeous scenery. Got our first glimpse of … Continue reading

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Adventures in retirement: The bicycle ride

There’s an expression out there that goes like this, “It’s like learning to ride a bike, once you learn you never forget.” I took that quote to heart when after twenty years of not riding I decided I needed a … Continue reading

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