Author: Writing Sparkle

Donut Stop Coffee
Coffee Blog

Donut Stop Coffee

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An old-fashioned donut is a cake donut prepared in a ring shape with tapered edges. Its surface is often cracked. It’s crispy on the exterior with a tender interior and a taste that isn’t very sweet. This is the inspiration for my coffee today. I’m drinking Donut Stop Coffee, the old-fashioned donut flavoured java. The… Continue reading Donut Stop Coffee

A to Z Blogging

Subject Matter

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April 1 starts the A-to-Z blogging challenge for 2023. This year I decided I’m going to share alphabetical book reviews. Before becoming an Indie author, I hadn’t really been aware of the importance of reviews. As I started immersing myself in online writing webinars and conferences, the question of reviews came up a lot. One… Continue reading Subject Matter

Who doesn’t love maple syrup?
Coffee Blog

Who doesn’t love maple syrup?

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This is a new coffee for me. It’s called, “Bean Around the World, Canada, Maple Syrup flavoured coffee.” There’s a caramelized smell of sugar rising in the hot steam from my mug. It’s sweet and delicious. It has a buttery mellow taste of cooked sugar with a roasted flavour. Can I offer you a cup?… Continue reading Who doesn’t love maple syrup?

The full story. You better grab a coffee . . .
Coffee Blog

The full story. You better grab a coffee . . .

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If we were having coffee, I would start by sharing the full story of Bramble that began when we had our first coffee in January 2023. Are you familiar with that deep-seated feeling of tiredness? The kind of tiredness that weighs down all your limbs and clings to your thoughts like sleepy spiderwebs? Maybe you’re… Continue reading The full story. You better grab a coffee . . .

Bramble and Bee
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Bramble and Bee

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After the rejected marriage proposal Bramble withdrew to the cupboard. I thought my cup was just taking a break, but Bramble ran off with an antique tea cup named Bee. They sent a coffee-scented postcard to let me know that they were happily married and are living in a tea and coffee shop on the… Continue reading Bramble and Bee

For you, your writing, and your publishing career. 
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For you, your writing, and your publishing career. 

Writing Sparkle

Have you heard of the Women in Publishing Summit? Did you know there’s an amazing community for women writers, publishers, and everyone else connected to the wonderful world of writing? This online community creates a supportive network and it’s also packed full of content for writers, authors, publishers, designers, and anyone working to put incredible books… Continue reading For you, your writing, and your publishing career. 

Let’s get married. Don’t choke on your coffee!
Coffee Blog

Let’s get married. Don’t choke on your coffee!

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Bramble and I have fallen into a routine. Things have been going well. Today as I sip, Bramble speaks. “Let’s get married.”I choke on my mouthful of coffee and slam Bramble down onto the table with unintended force.Bramble waits for me to be able to breathe again before repeating. “Let’s get married.”“I’m already married, Bramble.”“We… Continue reading Let’s get married. Don’t choke on your coffee!

Bramble
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Bramble

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Resolving to ignore Bramble, my living coffee cup, I sit back down at the table with my laptop. I have writing to do. The rich smell of coffee is teasing my nostrils. I eye the cup."So, Bramble how does this work? I mean do I just pick you up and drink?”“Oh yes, very simple. You… Continue reading Bramble

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Tongue Box – A Teaser Post for Chimera and Curses

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At one point, early in my parenting career, I thought that my youngest son would never learn how to speak. There’s no reason to learn if someone is going to do it for you. I can’t hazard a guess how many times I had to stop my older son from answering for his brother. What… Continue reading Tongue Box – A Teaser Post for Chimera and Curses

A coffee cup named . . .
Coffee Blog

A coffee cup named . . .

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When I clamber to my feet I see my coffee cup sitting quietly on the table watching with wide eyes. I blink, rub my eyes, and refocus on my cup. It’s still staring at me.“How?” I mumble.“Louder, Shari. I can’t hear you.”“That’s because I wasn’t talking to you,” I fire back without thought. I smack… Continue reading A coffee cup named . . .