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Win A Book and Unicorn-Themed Periodic Table Trading Cards with Kids Did It and Mommy Island – May 2023 Life Is A Beach Giveaway Hop

Posted By Sybrina 679 days ago on Writing

https://sybrina.com - Enter For A Chance To Win the middle grade "Magical Elements of the Periodic Table Presented Alphabetically By The Metal Horn Unicorns" Soft Cover Book & a 26 Card Set of Unicorn-Themed Periodic Table Trading Cards in the Kids Did It and Mommy Island May 2023 For The Life Is A Beach Giveaway Hop.

Feminist Fiction Writers: Dorothy Parker

Posted By LaurelLit 1240 days ago on Writing

http://laurellit.com - If “A Phone Call” was the only story by Dorothy Parker that you ever read, you might dismiss her as frivolous. It would be easy to overlook the commentary on gender dynamics, or the skilled, biting humor that is grounded in self-deprecation, and which layers a profound sadness underneath. “A Telephone Call” is a tragi-comic rambling of a woman so desperate for a man to call her that she’s pushed to the edge. But if you consider that it was written in 1930, when women were expected to b [...]

Feminist Fiction Writers: Lucia Berlin

Posted By LaurelLit 1112 days ago on Writing

https://laurellit.com - Lucia Berlin was a brilliant but mostly unappreciated author of short fiction. According to  The Guardian, Berlin focused on working class jobs in her stories, as she was from a scrappy working class background herself. At one time, she had a job as an emergency room nurse. That is not surprising, as her flash fictionContinue Reading
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I’m Going to Be An Election Judge, and then I’m Going to Write About It

Posted By LaurelLit 995 days ago on Writing

https://laurellit.com - My Next Story Will Be About an Election Judge & I’ll Tell You Why: But first, a disclaimer. I have multiple stories that need revision, and then they will hopefully be published & released soon. So it will probably be a while before this “Election Judge Story,” which is just a glimmer of a thoughtContinue Reading
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October Giveaway – $100 Bath & Body Works Card – Hosted By The Mommy Island, The Kids Did It and Others

Posted By Sybrina 894 days ago on Writing

https://sybrina.com - OCTOBER Giveaway - $100 Bath & Body Works Gift Card - Hosted By The Mommy Island, The Kids Did It and Others - It's October. Fall is here and that means cooler, drier weather for most of us. If you're noticing that your skin is feeling a little drier, too, enter this giveaway for a chance to spend $100 at Bath & Body Works on some nice soothing lotions.

This event is HOSTED by The Mommy Island and The Kids Did It and sponsored by the awesome bloggers, authors, and Etsy shop owners! Hop ends October 31, 2022

The Counting Books and Games Store – Game – Learning Advantage Ten Frames Playing Cards

Posted By Sybrina 851 days ago on Writing

https://sybrina.com - The Counting Books and Games Store – Game – LEARNING ADVANTAGE - 7293 Learning Advantage Ten Frames Playing Cards

Unicorn Gifts For Teens, YA and Others – Unicorn Semicircle Doormat

Posted By Sybrina 760 days ago on Writing

https://sybrina.com - Unicorn Gifts For Teens, YA and Others -Featured Gift of the Day - Unicorn Semicircle Doormat Pop Art Culture Graphic of Ancient Unicorn with Angel Wings on Spiral Backdrop Artwork Halfmoon doormats H 15.7" xD 23.6" Multi

The Counting Books and Games Store – Book – Count the Cats: Learn How to Count from One to Ten

Posted By Sybrina 694 days ago on Writing

https://sybrina.com - The Counting Books and Games Store – Book – Count the Cats: Learn How to Count from One to Ten

Unicorn Gifts For Teens, YA and Others – Watercolor Painted Unicorn – Phone Mount

Posted By Sybrina 627 days ago on Writing

https://sybrina.com - Unicorn Gifts For Teens, YA and Others -Featured Gift of the Day - Pacific Giftware Mystical Unicorn Wine Bottle Holder Decorative Display Stand Fantasy Bar Decor 10.25 Inches Tall

10 Amazing Road Trip Activities for Your Family

Posted By booksnbackpacks 1389 days ago on Literature

https://booksnbackpacks.com - Looking for ways to keep your kids occupied on a long car ride? You need to try these 10 technology-free, family-friendly road trip activities (with free printables!). This post may contain affiliate links, which means I may receive a commission, at no extra cost to you, if you make a purchase through a link. Please...
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9 Reasons Why You Should Learn Latin

Posted By booksnbackpacks 1149 days ago on Literature

https://booksnbackpacks.com - Trying to decide whether or not Latin is for you? Here are 9 reasons why you should learn Latin! My study of Latin has enriched my life in so many ways. But learning a language – any language – is a challenge, so you need to be committed. Do I think Latin is still worth...
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Book Review: Trust Me by Hank Phillippi Ryan

Posted By LaurelLit 1085 days ago on Writing

https://laurellit.com - About a year ago, I took part in a virtual seminar in thriller writing that was led by Hank Phillippi Ryan. Even though  I was experiencing  side-effects from my second Covid shot, I got a huge amount out of the workshop and was very impressed with Phillippi Ryan’s expertise and ability. I immediately looked up herContinue Reading
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Seven Contemporary Novels (and one short story) Inspired by the Brontë Sisters

Posted By LaurelLit 863 days ago on Writing

https://laurellit.com - A contemporary novel inspired by the Brontë sisters? The Brontë sisters, Charlotte (Jane Eyre), Emily (Wuthering Heights), and Anne (The Tennant of Wildfell Hall), all used elements of gothic romance in their novels. A gothic romance usually features a dark and foreboding atmosphere, a remote setting (like a creepy castle), a distressed heroine, and a brooding yetContinue Reading
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