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Plenty – an award-winning Fifty Shades antithesis earned another 5 star review!

“This book intrigued me especially after seeing the Fifty Shades movie(s). Plenty was the perfect pick for a long flight. I don’t even remember taking off! This book was entertaining, kept me guessing, and convinced me that Fifty Shades fell short in several ways. Reading Plenty, a story about strong empowered women was way more meaningful, suspenseful and enduring. It did not disappoint at all. On a deeper level, it...

The Avid Reader’s 5* review of Beautiful Evil Winter:

“When I read the summary for Beautiful Evil Winter, I wasn’t sure what I was going to find between its covers, but what I found was not what I expected. It was way more intense than anything I could have imagined.

An American couple wants to adopt a baby or child. After extensive research, they decided their best option would be to adopt a child from Russia. The woman who agrees to help them in Russia gives them the runaround for weeks/month...

Overjoyed! Thank you, MaryEllen Frabutt, for reading and reviewing my novel – Beautiful Evil Winter!

MaryEllen wrote:

This is a beautiful story of how hard some people will work and what they will do to become parents. This was a great depiction of what is asked of some to just begin the journey of parenthood.
The characters were strong and fully developed. The adopting mother became a mama bear right out of the gate. She was quite resourceful in their times of need.
The story was interesting as w...

For the greater good, drive safely. Prevent car crashes.

Driving is the most dangerous activity that most people do everyday. Yet, safe driving can be the easiest smartest decision made on a daily basis. It can prevent unimagined tragedy. George Carlin said, “Have you ever noticed anyone driving slower than you is an idiot, and anyone going faster than you is a manic?” Egocentric driving puts lives at risk.

All things considered, what are the worst driving habits? Texting while driving – it caus...

In case you missed it, this article about finding joy may be helpful in these war-torn times. Here’s the link: You Can Feel Joy Even When the World Seems Bleak. 

In case you don’t want to read the long article, I’ve summarized some key points.

Psychologists say it’s important to find and/or plan happy moments especially in this horrible chapter in world history. Suggestions for weaving joy back into your day: taking a nature walk, doing something for someone else and setting aside time to do thi...

For The Greater Good – Drive Safely

Driving is the most dangerous thing that people do everyday. On the positive side, safe driving can be the most prudent conscious decision made everyday. George Carlin said, “Have you ever noticed anyone driving slower than you is an idiot, and anyone going faster than you is a manic?” Egocentric driving puts lives at risk. Learn and live!

All things considered, what are the worst driving habits? Texting while driving – it causes 1.6 million collisions each ye...

For The Greater Good – Drive Safely

Driving is the most dangerous thing that people do everyday. On the positive side, safe driving can be the most prudent conscious decision made everyday. George Carlin said, “Have you ever noticed anyone driving slower than you is an idiot, and anyone going faster than you is a manic?” Egocentric driving puts lives at risk. Learn and live.

All things considered, what are the worst driving habits? Texting while driving – it causes 1.6 million collisions each ye...

Bitter cold winters can be brutal for Texans and their vulnerable horses. The 2021 blizzard claimed 250 lives and left 4 million people without power for days in subfreezing temperatures. The 2023 ice storm downed power lines – leaving 350,000 people without power. Both the blizzard, an ice storm and life in a desert state have tested my Extreme Weather Horse Care techniques.

[image error][image error][image error]What do I do to battle extreme temperatures in the unforgiving winter and the scorching hot summer? Focus on hydration, f...

First, LRN refers to Beautiful Evil Winter as the Worst Book she has ever read. I suggest that LRN read more books. See Goodreads “Worst Books of All Time” – https://www.goodreads.com/list/show/2.The_Worst_Books_of_All_Time. Unfortunately, the original edition of Beautiful Evil Winter, featuring a baby carriage cover, does have some grammatical issues. I partnered with the wrong editor. I severed ties with that publisher and that editor.

Then, I hired David Aretha, a former Random House staffer....

Persevere along an uphill climb, on a slow downhill descent, through vast valleys, through dry, hot, windy deserts, the splashy ocean surf and grassy meadows. Defy long shot odds when dreaming! Dream big! This mantra has worked for me. It all began with horses. Horses first galloped into my life when I watched western movies with my Dad. Mom noticed my eyes sparkle when I talked about horses.

Conversely, she held me when I cried about being the last pick for softball, tennis or soccer due to my ...