I may have covered this before, but I felt it was important in light of our government issues now.  On this date in 1888, the Washington Monument was opened to the public.  And now, of course, it is closed to us until the government shut down is over.   I guess I shouldn’t post a picture of the monument since people […]

ABOUT THROUGH THE WITHERING STORM Mental illness is something that is a great deal more common than many think. Statistics show that 1 in 5 North Americans will require treatment for a major disorder at some point in their lives. This means either you or a family member or friend close to you are very likely to be stricken down […]

Well, are you ready to win some wonderful Toe Juice?  I get to giveaway the same pack I got to review.  Did you miss my review?  Click here. Be sure to enter the rafflecopter by 9 P.M. Pacific time on October 20.  And this is only open to U.S. a Rafflecopter giveaway

About the Author:   Bestselling Author of the A Beautiful Series, Alter and the Confidante Trilogy, Lilliana has always loved to read and write, considering it the best form of escapism that the world has to offer.   Australian born and bred, she writes New Adult Romance revolving around her authentically Aussie characters as well as a biographical trilogy based […]

Rollicking Wild West Adventure and Romance from Bestselling Author Mary Connealy Dare Riker is a doctor who saves lives, but someone seems determined to end his. It may have something to do with the traitors he dealt with during the Civil War, or it might be related to the recent incident with Flint Greer and the ranch. Whoever the culprit […]

Sometimes companies send me items for review that are preventative in nature.  While I am able to review them to a degree, I can’t always put them to the ultimate test.  And that is true with this product I am about to review.  I am grateful that head lice have not been an issue this school year, but I was […]

I am so pleased when I get invited to review products that have positive messages like this one.  All the company has asked is that I give my honest opinion in exchange for the free product.  And that I will certainly do! Choose To Be Nice is a movement dedicated to inspiring and encouraging kindness. When we slow down and […]

I finally finished the book!  Even though the book tour is over (watch out for another promotion with this book coming up soon), check out the book details here. Cross the Ocean by Holly Bush My rating: 5 of 5 stars This is my fourth Holly Bush book, and indeed she has delivered yet again. If you are searching for […]

Book Details: Murder and Marinara: An Italian Kitchen Mystery (Italian Kitchen Mysteries) New Series Publisher: Signet (October 1, 2013) Mass Market Paperback: 336 pages ISBN-13: 978-0451415141 ASIN: B00BC255Y6   Synopsis Hit whodunit writer Victoria Rienzi is getting back to her roots by working at her family’s Italian restaurant. But now in between plating pasta and pouring vino, she’ll have to […]

For the record, I have never read anything by today’s feature, but, of course, I know the name and his best-selling series.  On this date in 1943 (the same year as my mom!), R.L. (Robert Lawrence) Stine was born.  He is a Columbus, Ohio native, and he is Jewish by birth.  His career began with humor stories for kids under […]