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Johnny Cruel is born with strange appendages on his back and ends up in a freak show traveling the South in the 1930s. Is he an angel or a devil? What does it mean to be different?  Boy With Wings by Mark Mustian Genre: Historical Fiction, Magical Realism “Vibrant and alive, the kind of book … Continue reading Silver Dagger Book Tours – Boy With Wings

A kingdom divided will burn Rising Ember The Ember Crown Book 1 by Sara Wright Genre: YA Dystopian Fantasy Dangerous games. Kill or be killed. Can she survive a king’s ruthless arena?   Clarissa craves an escape. An orphan forced into criminal acts with other kids by their caretaker, she longs to break free and … Continue reading Silver Dagger Book Tours – Rising Ember

I just liked these. They made me laugh. I hope they give you a chuckle, too!*****You never know what you’ll find on the shelves of a book store or in library. Often there are some great treasures and lots of laughs.I am a fan, especially because my daughters always found great joke books and humorous … Continue reading That’s #PUN-ny: Just Funny

  Winning at this casino can be HELL Roll Them Bones by Danielle Gomes Genre: Supernatural Thriller, Horror A gripping supernatural thriller where the house always wins—unless you’re willing to burn it all down. When Lilith Umbra flees Las Vegas for a fresh start at the Golden Sands Casino in Atlantic City, she thinks she’s … Continue reading Silver Dagger Book Tours – Roll Them Bones

Are we joking about spells or spelling?*****You never know what you’ll find on the shelves of a book store or in library. Often there are some great treasures and lots of laughs.I loved that my oldest daughter always carried one or two joke books with her wherever she went while she was a kid. The … Continue reading That’s #PUN-ny: TOPIC – Spelling Jokes & Puns

I have gotten into more conversations about punctuation than I can say. The hottest debate? The Oxford Comma! Now, if you don’t think punctuation matters, you’d be seriously wrong. I’m not saying that because I am an author and an editor. I don’t subscribe to the Oxford comma (or serial comma) simply because I was … Continue reading #BooksForTheHoliday – September 24th Is National Punctuation Day

In possession of a cryptic ancient scroll, Rabbi Samuel, St. Clair and the others will risk everything to fulfill their shared and sacred destiny as guardians of the Temple Mount. The Rabbi’s Knight Prequel to Wages of Empire by Michael J. Cooper Genre: Historical Fiction “The Rabbi’s Knight is instantly compelling and fascinating in its arcane … Continue reading Silver Dagger Book Tours – The Rabbi’s Knight

I was thinking… have I ever done book puns? I don’t think I have, yet it seems so obvious.*****You never know what you’ll find on the shelves of a book store or in library. Often there are some great treasures and lots of laughs.I am a fan, especially because my daughters always found great joke … Continue reading THAT’S #PUN-NY: Book Puns & Jokes

Today is all about having a great time.Find some adventure in a book or movie… and get your pirating on! “Heaven, you fool? Did you ever year of any pirates going thither? Give me hell, it’s a merrier place.” – Thomas Sutton BOOKS FOR KIDS: How to Be a Pirate (Little Golden Book) Pirate Pups! … Continue reading #BookForTheHoliday – Talk Like A Pirate Day!

Pain is silent and invisible. We want to believe we can recognize it, but that isn’t true. This leaves many to suffer alone. There are many reasons why people may not share their pain. Mostly, it is because its difficult to express. Shame, pride, and fear are big walls to block voicing the need for … Continue reading #BooksForTheHoliday – September is National Pain Awareness Month