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How to figure out the gender of Latin nouns

Posted By booksnbackpacks 1120 days ago on Literature

https://booksnbackpacks.com - Are you wondering how to find the gender of Latin nouns? This post will help you to identify noun gender with confidence. Latin has three grammatical genders: masculine, feminine, and neuter. In most cases, we can predict the gender of a noun based on its meaning or else based on its declension and its nominative...
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How to Write a Sci Fi Short Story: Lesson Plan, Story Prompts, & A Sample Story

Posted By LaurelLit 625 days ago on Writing

https://laurellit.com - When it comes to fiction genres, people love science fiction. But how do you write a sci fi short story? This post will take you through the steps, so you can write your own sci fi short story, or teach your students (even if you’re not that familiar with science fiction writing.) There’s a lessonContinue Reading
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Anna Karenina Ambivalence: Six Reasons To Read It & Three Reasons Not To

Posted By LaurelLit 584 days ago on Writing

https://laurellit.com - I’m experiencing some Anna Karenina ambivalence. Should I read the behemoth novel? I remember many years ago, I was a brand new college graduate, excited at the prospect off freedom to pick what I would read in my downtime. Ambitiously, I decided on War and Peace as my first post-college pick, and I went outContinue Reading
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Stolen Obsession Annalisse Series By Marlene M Bell – Lone Star Book Blog Tours

Posted By Sybrina 563 days ago on Writing

https://sybrina.com - Stolen Obsession Annalisse Series By Marlene M Bell - Lone Star Book Blog Tours. Genre: Romantic Mystery. PEOPLE DIE, BUT LEGENDS LIVE ON. Hold on for a heart-thumping adventure through exotic lands in this fast moving, romantic suspense mystery. Enter giveaway.

The Messy Room Toy and Tool Store – Luigi’s Large Safari Animal Magnetic Star/Reward Chart for Kids

Posted By Sybrina 411 days ago on Writing

https://sybrina.com - The Messy Room Toy and Tool Store – Luigi's Large Safari Animal Magnetic Star/Reward Chart for Kids: Encourages Good Behaviour and Customisable with Choice of Magnets and Dry Erase Feature

Apollonius’ Argonautica: 6 Reasons To Read It Now

Posted By booksnbackpacks 1046 days ago on Literature

https://booksnbackpacks.com - Have you ever read Apollonius’ Argonautica? If not, now is the time! Here are my top 6 reasons to read the Argonautica (along with a list of the best English translations). When someone mentions Ancient Greek epic, most people think of The Iliad or The Odyssey. But today I’m not here to discuss Homer. Achilles and Odysseus get...
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Favorite Daughters: Path to Publication #2

Posted By LaurelLit 877 days ago on Writing

https://laurellit.com - One thing I’ve learned from years of self-publishing my novels, is that selling books is HARD, especially if you don’t have a big name publisher, like Random House or Penguin, to display on your cover. When Kindle Press published The Standout, I thought I had it made. An Amazon publisher was publishing my book! ItContinue Reading
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Path to Publication: Favorite Daughters Advanced Review Copies Arrived!

Posted By LaurelLit 791 days ago on Writing

https://laurellit.com - Last night, Rich and I were on our way for a date night when we saw that two big boxes and one small one had been left outside our door. “Were you expecting something?” Rich asked. I shrugged. “I have no idea. I guess one of us was.” One quick glance at the packaging, andContinue Reading
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Introducing Turkey’s Escape Plan by Julia Zheng

Posted By Sybrina 637 days ago on Writing

https://sybrina.com - Introducing Turkey's Escape Plan: A Funny Thanksgiving Bedtime Story with an Unexpected Ending By Julia Zheng with illustrations by Nurul Ashari. Genres: Children's Safety Books, Children's Runaway Books, Children's Folk Tales & Myths. Turkey from Cranberry Farm hears that he will be eaten for Thanksgiving dinner. Fearing for his life, he comes up with some escape plans and turns to his friends for help. However, on Thanksgiving evening, Turkey is safe and sound. Curious to know why? Find out the answers in Turkey’s Escape Plan.

Introducing 6 Books Written by James Dashner You Must Read

Posted By Sybrina 533 days ago on Writing

https://sybrina.com - Introducing 6 Books Written by James Dashner You Must Read. ames Dashner is a best-selling American author of science fiction and young adult literature. His most notable works include The Maze Runner series, The 13th Reality series, and his latest book, The Rule of Thoughts. He has also written several non-fiction books such as Writing to entice, Game Your Brain and Awakened Imaginations.

Battlefield Earth – A Saga of the Year 3000 By L. Ron Hubbard – Pump Up Your Book Tours

Posted By Sybrina 459 days ago on Writing

https://sybrina.com - Battlefield Earth - A Saga of the Year 3000 By L. Ron Hubbard - Pump Up Your Book Tours. Genre: Science Fiction, sub-genre: Alien Invasion, Classic Science Fiction, Space Opera, Military Sci-Fi, Adventure Sci-FI. 1,000 years after Earth has been decimated by an alien invasion, a young hero rises from the ashes and rallies the last survivors in an all-out rebellion for freedom that explodes across the continents of Earth to the cosmic sprawl of the Psychlo empire… Read interview and download some free chapters.

Lost By Magic By David Neth – Silver Dagger Book Tours

Posted By Sybrina 374 days ago on Writing

https://sybrina.com - Lost By Magic By David Neth - Silver Dagger Book Tours. Genre: Urban Fantasy. Frankie Walker is lost. A single father who has recently made a career move, he feels burnt out from the daily grind of life and distant from his magical heritage as a witch. So when he is approached by Zanabar, a mysterious sorcerer who asks him for help retrieving a genie lamp from 1924 before it falls into the wrong hands, Frankie accepts. Learn about 3 book series and enter giveaway.

How To Improve Listening Skills In A New Language

Posted By booksnbackpacks 1119 days ago on Literature

https://booksnbackpacks.com - Wondering how to improve your listening skills in a foreign language? I know just how you feel, and I can help. Read this post for strategies, tips, and resource ideas. When you learn a new language, there is so much to do that it is easy to forget about listening comprehension. You’re busy memorizing words...
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Book Review: Miranda Writes by Gail Ward Olmsted

Posted By LaurelLit 654 days ago on Writing

https://laurellit.com - Is it still hot where you live? I live in Minneapolis where temps are rising, and after looking at the national forecast, I know we’re not alone. Unfortunately, post-Labor Day, it’s hard to find a pool to sit by, but if you can, I strongly recommend doing so. And, while you sit and soak upContinue Reading
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Phrase Thesaurus Samples – Vol 1 – Moving Parts – Part 1 – EY119 – Winking

Posted By Sybrina 625 days ago on Writing

https://sybrina.com - Phrase Thesaurus Samples From - Vol 1 - Moving Parts - Part 1 - EY Eyes - EY119  EYES 119 (WINKING) - gave an exaggerated wink