What do Bookstores and Dodo birds have in common? Nothing. Dodo birds went extinct years ago, but bookstores are making a comeback. This area hasn't had a book store in 15 years. Now we suddenly have two. Combining books with coffee, good food, and an inviting vibe seems to do the trick. Grounded Books (and … Continue reading Friday Finds – A New Book Store!
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Thursday Throwback
French peasants in 1650 played a game similar to modern bowling. Skittles or nine-pin (quilles in French) was played outside a tavern or in a barn on hard-packed earth. The nine skittles were set up in a diamond or square pattern. The wooden ball and skittles were carved from hardwood – oak or beech. My … Continue reading Thursday Throwback
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Writer’s Marketing Tip
Writers Wednesday - Marketing Tip Authors are tempted to hand out 2”x6” bookmarks to introduce themselves to prospective readers because they are in the book business. It’s a good tie-in, but there’s a better, cheaper way to provide your contact information and display your books on an attractive marketing piece. Most economical - Business cards … Continue reading Writer’s Marketing Tip
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Mystery Monday – A Peasant’s View of Life
Peasants of 1650 in France had many mysteries in their lives. The most bewildering mysteries came from the ranks of the nobility and the royal class. Noble intrigues were more than court gossip and conspiracies. Peasant heard the rumors and saw them as mysteries of power. They spilled over into peasant life in very real … Continue reading Mystery Monday – A Peasant’s View of Life
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From The Eyes of Darkness
A gripping and beautifully written story. From the Eyes of Darkness is literary fiction at its best. In this a beautifully written and powerful story, the author, Laura Fuller, sheds light on the issues of abuse. The harrowing journey of her protagonist, Jessa, illustrates that healing is not a destination but a lifelong process. Laura’s … Continue reading From The Eyes of Darkness
Jeanne Meeks ~ Fiction Author 