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“Especially as we get older, memories become more important. We tend to idolize the happy memories. But what about the painful ones? -Kim Hemphill from I Remember the Time…(5) This review is overdue! I rated it: The reason for my rating is that Hemphill discusses the abuse he experienced as a child and does a good…
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I wouldn’t even be mentioning this if it didn’t affect my life, because this book is about my story, not anyone else’s. But when someone’s actions directly affect me, then that’s exactly what it turns into–my story as well.” Rico Lamoureux, Power of the Pen (456-457). Power of the Pen is the autobiography of writer Rico…
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“But even when I was at my initial stage of childhood I somehow knew I’d tell the world my personal story. And now, here it is.” -Rico Lamoureux on Power of the Pen: An Autobiography Q: What inspired you write this book? I’ve lived quite a diverse life, with each chapter feeling like a whole separate…
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“I felt strongly about sharing my experiences with others to perhaps inspire people to know that you can be down and out on your luck, but you can prevail. I hope to show some of today’s parents you can break the chain of abuse that has gone on from one generation to the next.” -Kim Hemphill…
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The most important thing to know is that no matter which channel you go through–big, small, or self-published–a well-written book, a killer cover, luck, and a determined author is what really makes a book successful. Knowing the difference between a big publisher and a small publisher is good for everyone. It keeps an author’s search for…
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“It’s a feel-good book at its heart and core, and should leave a big smile on the face of even the most cynical of readers. I’ve tried to take the reader on a new journey, adding a little bit of mystery and spicy, banterous Irish dialogue along the way.” -Sean-Paul Thomas on The Old Man…
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Please tell me about your book. I have two books out in the past three months. Wake Me Up is a literary crime novel, twisty and thought-provoking, centered on the theme of social injustice in a small Montana college town. HARK: A Christmas Collection shares six literary holiday tales about adults struggling during Christmastime with…
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I was lucky enough to stumble across this book while adventuring in East Oahu. I found it in the forgotten corner of a used bookstore on top of a column of other books. As soon as I noticed the vibrant, red cover I was immediately drawn to it and once I learned it was written…
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My love for books started when I was a child. And little did I know, it would all lead to something big–I would chose books and storytelling to be my life’s passion and work. Life wasn’t always perfect in the books I read but at least things always worked out. As a child with a…
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Christopher M. Johnson takes his readers on a journey through Jerusalem–while it’s crawling with zombies. Still want to come along? “I wanted a real response to a terrifying situation.” – Christopher M. Johnson on his new book, Seven Days Dead Q: What inspired you to write this book? Well, there were a couple of things that…
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HAPPY THANKSGIVING! Well, 2016 was looking pretty grim overall and it looks like it’ll be ending with a lot of stress being brought on by the presidential election, school, and life–of course. But you know what? Everything is okay and there were a lot of blessings this year, too. Life is good. May you recognize all…
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“Those boxers with the savage names did not intimidate the only woman among these brutes. The camp’s proprietor, an improbable person to run a camp for men who made their living by destroying others, was educated, a mother, a mezzo-soprano opera singer, wife of a Turkish diplomat, and personified sophistication during her years in Washington,…
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This book was a fun little read, but when I finally reached the end, I felt like I needed more; not that the book was lacking any creep factor or anything. The visions that Jansen’s own mother has will haunt you and you’ll definitely want to meet the clairvoyant who ends up helping him piece…
Read MoreAn article published by Slate magazine on November 2, “It Looks Like EBooks Won’t Kill Print Books After All”, reports that ebook sales are continuing to drop. According to the A… Source: Good News: Ebook Popularity May Have Just Been a Fad
Read MoreThe Things We Wish Were True by Marybeth Mayhew Whalen is a random audio book I found on Amazon one day. I wanted to have something for my long drives to work and around town. It’s not normally something that I would’ve picked but I was curious to see what the hype was about. It’s…
Read MoreHere’s a short one for you! Is it toward or towards? Are you walking toward or towards something? Well, technically, there’s nothing wrong with using both. “Toward” is most common in American English and “towards” in British English. -E
Read MoreThis week I found myself going back and forth on how to correctly address a business entity in text while working on a project. It was late, I was tired, my mind was playing tricks on me. A business is run by a group of people so the pronoun should be they! I thought to myself.…
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I’d like to start by saying that I had a lot of fun reading this book! Five big fat stars ! If you’re looking for a Halloween read, this is a great choice. This would definitely be a good book club pick because there’s plenty to talk about and when you learn about a few secrets, you’re…
Read MoreIt’s been about six months since I first posted on WP so, why not bore you with a life update? It’s been nine months since I moved to Hawaii and started my career in publishing, 10 months since I graduated with my bachelor’s degree, and 4 weeks since I started grad school. That’s pretty much…
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Mark Kirkbride had me entranced early in his book, Satan’s Fan Club. After a few pages into a Kindle sample of his book, I knew I had to get in touch with him. Disturbing, dark, entertaining, and exceptionally well-written, Kirkbride is ready to take you into his personal nightmare. “The man’s pajamas and woman’s nightdress are…
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