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Murder’s Legacy – A Tori Winters Mystery Book 2 By Anita Dickason – Lone Star Book Tours

Posted By Sybrina 730 days ago on Writing

https://sybrina.com - Murder's Legacy - A Tori Winters Mystery Book 2 By Anita Dickason - Lone Star Book Tours. Genres: Mystery / Amateur Sleuth / Women Sleuths.

An inconceivable disaster brings Tori Winters’ plans for the historic house she inherited to a traumatic standstill. A section of the escape tunnel built by her great-grandfather, a notorious Dallas gangster, has collapsed. Within the rubble, there is a gruesome discovery. A skeleton with a bullet hole in the skull. Who hides in the shadows with a motive for murder? And … is Tori the target? Watch the book trailer, read author interview and enter giveaway.

The Unseelie’s Wallflower By Elisa Rae – Silver Dagger Book Tours

Posted By Sybrina 641 days ago on Writing

https://sybrina.com - The Unseelie's Wallflower By Elisa Rae - Silver Dagger Book Tours. Genre: Light Fantasy Romance. Greyson hides many things from the Unseelie Court when they invade his estate each autumn for the Wild Hunt. During his required appearance as host, he is surprised to find a human among the glittering fae. She can see him even when he is using his stealth magic, which means only one thing—they are soul mates. Can he protect her amidst the swirl of fae politics and a plot against her life? Read excerpt and enter giveaway.

What I Watched

Posted By LaurelLit 1147 days ago on Writing

https://laurellit.com - Lately, I’ve been laid up, after having an unexpected, traumatic tooth extraction, and then coming down with Covid. I am fully vaccinated, boosted, practice good dental hygiene, rarely go out and wear a quality mask whenever I do – so this state of affairs has felt extremely unjust. (I am in the process of writingContinue Reading
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A Modern Othello: Tracy Chevalier’s New Boy

Posted By LaurelLit 1073 days ago on Writing

https://laurellit.com - Reading New Boy, a modern Othello, was disturbing yet enthralling. I felt like I was in a speeding vehicle as it barreled down the road. I wanted to hit the brakes but knew the inevitable crash was coming. Yet, I couldn’t stop reading, even as I knew the ending would be tragic. It left meContinue Reading
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Unicorn Reader / Writer Tees – My Next Read Is Gonna Be A Unicorn Fantasy – Color T-Shirt

Posted By Sybrina 838 days ago on Writing

https://sybrina.com - Unicorn Reader / Writer Tees - Featured Product of the Day - My Next Read Is Gonna Be A Unicorn Fantasy - Color T-Shirt

Valentine’s Day Picture Book Giveaway

Posted By Sybrina 792 days ago on Writing

https://sybrina.com - Valentine's Day Picture Book Giveaway. What's Being Given Away?15 Children's Picture Books and more! ­Nana's Precious Kittens By Diana DelRusso, I Love You To The Moon and Back By Kari Carr, Yarashell Abbily and Her Very Messy Room By Sybrina Durant, Baby Worries By Frances Mackay, Blurry - The Epic Hunt For Bigfoot By Kahi Aspelund, There's a Spider in My Bathtub By April Eckert, Peace and Quiet By Melanie Moyer, Ruby the Rainbow Witch by Kim Ann, It's Okay to be You By Brittney Traudt, Let's Make A Rainbow By Susan Rose, Little Rabbit Discovers Spring By Cheryl Jordan, The Fish  Who Wanted To Dance With The Stars By Barbara Pinke, Maybe I'll Be An Architect By Tenille Bettenhausen, What's an Og? By Mary Barry, I Am Sequoia - A Pinecone's Adventure By Eric P Clanton.  Giveaway Also Includes 2 felt art crafts, a craft apron, a paint palette, stickers, wind chime paint craft, color marker craft and mailbox project. Winner will be drawn on Feb. 1st, 2023.

April 9th, 2023 – Sybrina’s Unicorn Book Store Newsletter

Posted By Sybrina 703 days ago on Writing

https://sybrina.com - April 9th, 2023 - Sybrina's Unicorn Book Store Newsletter - Read the newsletter now to learn about Little Kid Book Pick - Bedtime Stories For Girls - 20 Sparkly Stories by Igloo Books, Middle Kid Book Pick - The Brave Unicorn - Failure Is Not The End, But The Beginning By Rayfil Wong, Teen/ YA Book Pick - Stardust by Neil Gaiman and A Cinderella Retelling - Crown of Glass - Kingdoms of the Faery Path By Alice Ivinya

Light of the World By Michelle Miles – Silver Dagger Book Tours

Posted By Sybrina 654 days ago on Writing

https://sybrina.com - Light of the World By Michelle Miles - Silver Dagger Book Tours. Genre: Urban Fantasy, Paranormal. The final battle between Heaven and Hell is coming – and I'm at the heart of it.

As I begin my final quest for the last Holy Relic, the Ark of the Covenant, things take an unexpected turn. Kincade is forced to return to the Brotherhood of Watchers and must face the consequences for breaking their laws and assisting me in my search.

Putting the quest on hold, I track down the Brotherhood to find him. My rescue fails, however, when The Knights of the Holy Lance steal my DNA in order to create more super dream walkers. I'm determined now more than ever to destroy them.
When I once more resume my hunt for the Ark, The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse are unleashed, spreading their reign of terror across countries. The world is now plagued by earthquakes, tsunamis, volcanic eruptions, and other disasters.
Lucifer has won.
Or has he? Read excerpt and enter giveaway.

Feminist Fiction Writers: Sara Orne Jewett

Posted By LaurelLit 1277 days ago on Writing

http://laurellit.com - Sara Orne Jewett was a turn-of-the-century novelist, poet, and short fiction writer, known especially for emphasizing nature and descriptions of coastal Maine in her work. Two pieces she is most well known for are: A White HeronandThe County of Pointed FirsIn The County of Pointed Firs, Jewett inserts throughout a dueling yet complementary sense of loss and perseverance. The rural town setting of coastal Maine drives the piece, and the environment is as harsh and unforgiving as it is b [...]

The Cousins by Karen McManus

Posted By LaurelLit 1128 days ago on Writing

https://laurellit.com - Lately, I have come to a new realization: I need to update my list of favorite authors to include Karen McManus. The Cousins is the third book by her I have thoroughly enjoyed. The first was One of Us is Lying, which I read on my Kindle. The second was Two Can Keep a SecretContinue Reading
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How to Write a Short Story for Beginners: The Sensory Story

Posted By LaurelLit 1036 days ago on Writing

https://laurellit.com - Sensory Story Writing This post describes how to write a short story for beginners, or if you’re a teacher, activities for teaching short stories. There is a sensory story example, and there are also sensory story writing prompts at the end. You can use the exercises and examples below either for your own writing orContinue Reading
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The Chasm By Branwen Oshea – Goddess Fish Promotions

Posted By Sybrina 876 days ago on Writing

https://sybrina.com - The Chasm By Branwen Oshea - Goddess Fish Promotions - GENRE: YA Science Fiction/Fantasy. In a future ice age, Bleu's expedition team emerges from their subterranean haven to discover humans are no longer the dominant life form.

Fiction About Complicated 20th Century Women By Joanne Easley – Lone Star Book Tours

Posted By Sybrina 854 days ago on Writing

https://sybrina.com - Fiction About Complicated 20th Century Women By Joanne Easley - Lone Star Book Tours. multi-award-winning debut, Sweet Jane, was named the adult fiction winner at the Texas Author Project and shortlisted for the Sarton Award and Eric Hoffer Award, among others. Just One Look, Joanne’s second novel was a May 2022 Pulpwood Queen Book Club Pick. I’ll BeSeeing You, her third novel, features characters from Sweet Jane. Joanne Easley's prize-winning short stories and poetry have appeared in several anthologies. Enter Giveaway.