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Sally Crosiar

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Sally Crosiar (rhymes with ‘closure’) likes to read and write novels that delve into the messy, hopeful mix of inevitable conflicts that happen in every human relationship. People - what will they do?

Her latest novel, LOOK UP! departs from Sally's rural roots as Lee Hoffman seeks a fresh start away from Freedom, Iowa where she grew up. Ruby Abrams (friend and former co-worker of Vi from COME BACK) invites Lee to live with her family - husband, six-year-old twins, Rufus the dog, and a new baby on the way.

Healing is a major theme of all Sally's stories and in LOOK UP, Lee and her co-protagonist Matt see their own paths out of trauma while they also learn about race which neither has thought much about before. They haven't had to. Lee's smal ...more

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	Home Place it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 3 ratings — published 2020	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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	Love Builders: Powerful Validation Tools to Enhance Every Relationship by Sally "Cecil" Crosiar, Sally Crosiar (Goodreads Author), Sidney B. Simon (With) it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 1 rating — published 2003 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Find the Love of Your Life! 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings — published 2000	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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Salutations February, 2026

I’ve heard many people disparage February, and while I understand that by now, the charm of winter has lost some appeal, it’s a rather special time in our household. His birthday, my niece’s, Valentine’s Day, our daughter-in-law’s birthday, and mine – we’re celebrating all month long! And now? We hardly celebrate again till Christmas!

WooHoo Fireworks to celebrate the random Tuesday, March 3.

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