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Easy 4th of July Favorites in Texas
There is always something going on during the 4th of July. This year it falls on Saturday so there will be a lot of people celebrating, even in the Texas heat. I have put together some of our favorite finger foods that are easy to make. Grilled Chicken Wings and Eckrich Sausage These are a…
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Father’s Day (or any day) Favorite
We just celebrated Father’s Day with my husband’s uncle, Ralph. He chose something he and his family used to cook over a campfire when they were at the river, campfire stew. This stew is also considered a Texas favorite, and we created a variation of the recipe. First, cut a thick ribeye into bite-sized pieces…
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New Contemporary Romance Writer: Finding My Passion
I’ve been writing for quite a few years now. However, in the last 18 months I’ve found the type of writing I’m passionate about. It is scary and amazing at the same time. When I first started writing, it was part-time since I worked a full-time job. I looked around and found copywriting and thought…
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Cooking With Jalapenos and Texas Heat
Jalapenos are a staple in our home in Texas. We use them in many different ways, mostly on the grill. Appetizer Cream cheese stuffed jalapenos wrapped in bacon make a great start to any meal. You can make them yourself or pick them up premade in your grocery store. They are usually ready in 20-30…
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Sweet Romance Book Review
Refuge in a Storm by P.A. Bumpass is an amazing, sweet romance located in the town of River Bend. Elyse is a single mother who feels taken advantage of by her family and friends in the midst of suffering a loss. She packs her car and her son, Aiden, and heads toward River Bend. Her…
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Technology Tools for Authors: Help or Hindrance?
Is technology sabotaging your writing? Are you spending too much time searching for new tools and systems to “help” you? Do you find yourself going down a rabbit hole until your head is spinning? You are not alone. I am always looking for something new to help me work smarter and not harder. Scrivener, Evernote,…
