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Want to be an Author? You’ve gotta have grit!  Would F. Scott Fitzgerald be successful in today’s publishing world? Being an author is a tough job. OK, maybe not as daunting as the career track those Deadliest Catch folks are on – admittedly, I found myself reaching for the Dramamine more than once watching those crabbing boats being tossed like toys […]

Mirror World Publishing and Sapphyria’s Book Promotions present the virtual book tour for  Crimson Winter: City of Ruby  by Justine Alley Dowsett. Show what makes you weak, so they fear what makes you strong… About Crimson Winter: City of Ruby: Reeling after the fall of the Kingdom of Taiyou, Yukari Namikoya and her remaining allies […]

It’s so easy to misplace things, well it is for me, so I thought I should share this recipe for a great meatloaf dinner before I lost it. Meatloaf Veggie Dinner 1 lb. ground beef 1 egg, beaten ½ cup finely chopped onion 3 tbsp. ketchup ¾ tsp. salt ¼ tsp. ground pepper ½ can […]

Ever wondered what the rationale is for happiness? When you think of it, the things that make some people happy can only make other people sad. For example, a full fridge overflowing with food can be a dieter’s hell. And the moaning sound of a moose in rut, although giving rise to happy enthusiasm on […]

I’ve got fellow time travel author and friend, Stella May in my virtual kitchen today, baking up some of her delicious Almond Meringue Cookies just in time for Easter. Perfect to serve at your family gatherings, or tuck into your children’s Easter baskets, these sweet treats won’t disappoint, but will disappear! So, without further ado, […]

When I told a friend of mine I was thinking about writing a book, she said to me, “Ah, you have something to say.”I frowned, and said, “No. I just have this awesome story in my head.” So, with those words planted in your mind, “Let me tell you a story…”  My journey to publication […]