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Sweet Romance Book Review
Refuge in a Storm by P.A. Bumpass is an amazing clean 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,…
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BBQ Styles Across Texas
Based on the history of BBQ in Texas, there are 4 distinct styles based on where you stand. Central, West, South, or East Texas. Central Texas BBQ West Texas BBQ South Texas BBQ East Texas BBQ Texas BBQ shows up for all types of occasions from a backyard BBQ to a wedding celebration. My husband…
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5 Fast & Easy Ways to Improve Your Chances of Success
Can you laugh at yourself? Are you confident? Do you have a good attitude? A positive attitude is something you can cultivate right now that will make you happier, possibly more prosperous, and will inspire others. Below are 5 ways to build a positive attitude and increase your chances of success. 1. Find the Positive…
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“Bonjour, Y’all.” Welcome to the Eiffel Tower—in Paris, Texas
Texas is known for the phrase “Everything’s bigger in Texas.” This is especially true in Paris, Texas where the Eiffel Tower stands 65 feet high. And it is topped with a three-and-a-half-foot tall red Stetson cowboy hat. With 27 thirty-watt LED lights, they are programmed to change with the season or holiday (i.e., Christmas, baby…
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Life is a Circle
The loud hum of the oxygen machine filled the room as I sat beside her, holding her hand. My mother-in-law, Mary, was barely more than a shadow of the woman I had first met years ago. As the end neared, I felt an unexpected mixture of grief and gratitude, knowing I was privileged to be…
