If we were having coffee, I would share my cover reveal. This is my first middle-grade novel. I was having a lot of young readers come talk to me at author events—some fabulous conversations—but I had no book to offer them. So, I decided I needed to remedy that. Some towns have secrets. The Dumps… Continue reading Ink & Espresso
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Writing Sparkle Books Services: Book Coaching Due to personal time constraints, I have had to modify services offered through Writing Sparkle Books. Currently, I no longer offer the following services. However, the posts are filled with helpful information, so they are still active. Structural Editing Stylistic/Content Editing Copy Editing Proofreading Editorial Book Reviews Remember, your… Continue reading Services
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The Writer’s Café Journal
Welcome to the twenty-seventh book review of fifty-three. Each week this year, I’m opening my Weekend Coffee shares with book reviews or links to those reviews. Reviews are three stars or higher. The genres range from picture books to fiction and nonfiction titles. Beautiful UglyAuthor is Alice FeeneyPublished in January 2025The publisher is Flatiron BooksAvailable… Continue reading The Writer’s Café Journal
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Mugs, Manuscripts & Moments
Welcome to the twenty-sixth book review of fifty-three. As you know, I used to provide freelance book reviews to several review companies. It was a great experience that introduced me to new authors and their wonderful books. Each week this year, I’m opening my Weekend Coffee shares with a link to a review I’ve provided.… Continue reading Mugs, Manuscripts & Moments
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Coffee and chapters
Welcome to the twenty-fifth book review of fifty-three. As you know, I used to provide freelance book reviews to several review companies. It was a great experience that introduced me to new authors and their wonderful books. Each week this year, I’m opening my Weekend Coffee shares with a link to a review I’ve provided.… Continue reading Coffee and chapters
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The Daily Pour
Welcome to the twenty-fourth book review of fifty-three. As you know, I used to provide freelance book reviews to several review companies. It was a great experience that introduced me to new authors and their wonderful books. Each week this year, I’m opening my Weekend Coffee shares with a link to a review I’ve provided.… Continue reading The Daily Pour
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Coffee and my summer reading challenge proposal.
Welcome to the twenty-third book review of fifty-three. As you know, I used to provide freelance book reviews to several review companies. It was a great experience that introduced me to new authors and their wonderful books. Each week this year, I’m opening my Weekend Coffee shares with a link to a review I’ve provided.… Continue reading Coffee and my summer reading challenge proposal.
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Photos between sips
Welcome to the twenty-second book review of fifty-three. As you know, I used to provide freelance book reviews to several review companies. It was a great experience that introduced me to new authors and their wonderful books. Each week this year, I’m opening my Weekend Coffee shares with a link to a review I’ve provided.… Continue reading Photos between sips
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Weather, writing, coffee, and more . . .
Welcome to the twenty-first book review of fifty-three. As you know, I used to provide freelance book reviews to several review companies. It was a great experience that introduced me to new authors and their wonderful books. Each week this year, I’m opening my Weekend Coffee shares with a link to a review I’ve provided.… Continue reading Weather, writing, coffee, and more . . .
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Short-lived (violent) weather disturbance.
I can feel it in the air, that pre-storm tension. So, I stand, face upturned, waiting for the storm to break. It starts as a low rolling rumble that builds to a vibrating boom. My smile spreads as fat drops of rain pelt me. Lightning cracks, and the thunderstorm is in full bloom. I wrote… Continue reading Short-lived (violent) weather disturbance.
Brewing Coffee, Twisting Words & Breaking Pencils 