My coffee has a pleasant fragrance. A soft sweet nuttiness. It’s a mild sip with just the right punch of bitterness that leaves hints of nuts lingering on the tastebuds. My coffee is Pralines & Cream flavoured Sundae brand coffee. If we were having coffee, I would share with you that I started sewing the… Continue reading On the tastebuds
Author: Writing Sparkle
Structural Edit
Structural edit, what is it? Editing has levels; if a manuscript needs a structural edit, it’s done at the start of the editing journey. This type of edit is about assessing and reorganizing material to improve readability. It’s a holistic edit that addresses the direction of a manuscript with creative feedback and structure. Spelling, grammar,… Continue reading Structural Edit
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“‘Bean Water’” – Cal from Legends & Lattes
Viv: “‘. . . it was like drinking the feeling of being peaceful. Being peaceful in your mind . . .’” – Legends & Lattes, Travis Baldree I read the cozy fantasy novel Legends & Lattes in August. As some of you know, I’m drawn to most things’ coffee and the cover and title of… Continue reading “‘Bean Water’” – Cal from Legends & Lattes
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Evolve
I started blogging as Writing Sparkle in 2015, which eventually morphed into the imprint I self-publish under. A blogger turned into a published author. Self-publishing has been an amazing learning journey, and I have loved it every step of the way. The book world is such an enthusiastic place to learn and grow. It’s supportive… Continue reading Evolve
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Coffee and morning sparkles
A few summer coffees in August were “Sundae” Brand coffees, Dulce De Leche flavoured. I sat sipping and listening to the loon call, while watching the sun sparkle on the water. My book sat on my lap, not forgotten but temporarily abandon. I enjoyed the beauty of the morning. Do you have a favourite summer… Continue reading Coffee and morning sparkles
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Inception
I saw a quote by Brooke Hampton. It said, “I like the smell of old bookstores, coffee brewing, rainy day naps, farmhouse porches, and sunsets. I like the sweet, simple things that remind me that life doesn’t have to be complicated to be beautiful.” I love this and it speaks to the part of me… Continue reading Inception
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Coffee and things I didn’t know
My coffees in August were made in my new Keurig. For those of you who don’t know, my family and I lived in our R.V. for the month after a long haul across Canada. I needed decent coffee to drink for the month so I purchased a soft pink single cup Keurig. If we were… Continue reading Coffee and things I didn’t know
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Tiramisu Coffee
Today I’m drinking Bean around the World, Italy, Tiramisu flavoured coffee. The smell is hard to describe. It isn’t bitter. It’s pleasant with an earthy cinnamon odour. The taste is smooth and soft with a chocolate aftertaste. I had to look up what tiramisu is because beyond being a dessert, I didn’t know much about… Continue reading Tiramisu Coffee
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Prequel cover reveal
Vizard is a stand-alone prequel in The Ember Files Series. Vizard has a release date of December 2023. Survival ▪ Vengeance ▪ Passion It's a dark urban fantasy story that happened forty years before Kori Ember and the emergency of the Ember stone. By Shari Marshall – 2023 Cover Image: http://www.bookbrush.com
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Coffee Break
“When you leave work on Friday, leave work. Don’t let technology follow you throughout your weekend (answering text messages and emails) take a break you will be more refreshed to begin the workweek if you have had a break.” —Catherine Pulsifer Thanks for stopping in for a virtual coffee today. I’m currently unavailable. This is… Continue reading Coffee Break
Brewing Coffee, Twisting Words & Breaking Pencils 