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Bookish Lifestyle

Literary Tourism: How Books Can Inspire Your Next Adventure

Have you ever finished a book and wished you could step right into its pages? Maybe you've dreamed of wandering through the English countryside after reading a cozy mystery, exploring…

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June 29, 2026
Budget-Friendly Book Finds

Hailey’s Haven {Free Ebook}

A safe place to call home...After escaping her abusive foster parents thirteen years ago, Hailey Donovan thought her nightmare was over. Gatlinburg, Tennessee, had been a safe place to live…

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February 11, 2023
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Make It A Habit – The Benefit Of A Routine & Habit Filled Day

Have you noticed that it gets harder to make decisions toward the end of the day? You’re too tired to figure out what to have for dinner or even what…

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August 16, 2020
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    A Book Excerpt and A Giveaway

    April 8, 2015 /

    Major Richards needs to get out of the Sol System Demoted by the military and hung out to dry, the media labels her the Butcher of Toro. Despite her soiled record, Tanis still one of the best military Read more [...]

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    Enter to Win With Mindy Marin

    April 7, 2015 /

    As Ember celebrates her 18th birthday, she struggles to find her true purpose in life. In a world where men rule and women are viewed as objects to obtain, love is often placed last on the list. But everything Read more [...]

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    FREE Book: What Do You Think of Me? Why Do I Care?

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    Peer pressure, codependency, shame, low self-esteem; these are just some of the words used to identify how people are controlled by others' opinions. Why is it so important to be liked? Why is rejection Read more [...]

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    The Only One is Available Now!

    April 7, 2015 /

    The anticipated final book in The One Trilogy is finally here! Rilla's a good girl who's ready for a change. Mason's a tough guy who's afraid to love again. Sometimes love isn't the easy choice. Sometimes Read more [...]

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    Death Dealer Giveaway

    April 6, 2015 /

    Barnes & Noble Amazon Kindle Amazon Paperback Copyright © 2013 by Rane Sjodin eBook ISBN: 978-0-9899610-0-4 Paperback ISBN: 978-0-9899610-1-1 Full Length Novel. Release Date 10/29/2013. Blurb: Read more [...]

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    Interview with Author Bonnie R. Paulson

    April 5, 2015 /

    1. Tell us a little bit about yourself. I like food - ALL of it. The best thing about being a writer is my readers - I'm so serious, I love every single one of them! The worst thing about burns is that Read more [...]

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