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Elizabeth Banak writes women’s and literary fiction, with a healthy dose of romance thrown in. She crafts character-driven narratives that prioritize personal growth and development with a commitment to positive and uplifting story-telling. Her mission is to craft heartwarming stories that celebrate the power of positivity and the resilience of the human spirit. She believes in stories that inspire hope, encourage gratitude, and leave readers with a sense of fulfillment. Elizabeth resides in a west-side suburb of Cleveland with her husband, two amazing kids, and one very spoiled dog. She wrote her first real story in the second grade and never looked back. The Happiness We Choose is her debut novel about finding happiness in the wake of gri ...more

There is no ‘but’

It’s been a week…. A week of watching reactions to Charlie Kirk’s assassination and I’m just as disappointed as I thought I would be. I’ve seen it everywhere on social media, TV, podcasts. Those who cannot bring themselves to simply say that all political violence is wrong. Murder is wrong. Being assassinated in front of your wife and children is wrong. Full stop. No caveats.

Yet almost unfailingly

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Published on September 17, 2025 18:29
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