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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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
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Friday Finds
Meet Sara Russell. She's a great find for research into my historical fiction novel. Sara knows a ton about the French voyageurs and life in New France. I met Sara at a voyageurs re-enactment at Isle a la Cache in Romeoville, IL. She is both an re-enactor and the interpretive naturalist for the Will County … Continue reading Friday Finds
Jeanne Meeks ~ Fiction Author 