11/22/63

Over 800 pages and not a dull word among them. Any book that holds my interest this long must be terrific, and that’s my opinion of Stephen King’s 11/22/63. Time travel is such an intriguing concept and this novel takes you along for the ride, back into 1958, where there’s a chance to erase the [...]

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2012 book challenge

As we round out the third week of the New Year, I have 2.5 books down and 72.5 to go. Yikes. I need to pick up the pace if I’m going to hit the 75 I signed up for this year. Here’s what I’ve read so far: #1: Anne Frank’s Diary of a Young Girl, [...]

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Stairway To The Bottom

Time for another excerpt. This is a preview from a brand new drama, Stairway To The Bottom, a Mick Murphy Key West Mystery, by Michael Haskins. ************************ Stairway to the Bottom By Michael Haskins     Chapter One If I hadn’t gone to watch the comedy showcase at the Key West Fringe Theater, I wouldn’t [...]

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Indian Summer

Indian Summer, by author Dellani Oakes, is an historical suspense/ romance/ adventure set in St. Augustine FL in 1739. Gabriella Deza, is the daughter of the Spanish governor. Her fiance, Manuel Enriques, is the governor’s confidential aid. With Gabriella’s help, Manuel has discovered a British spy in their midst. Here is a scene taken from the [...]

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A Hint of Murder

For all you mystery lovers, here is an excerpt from Lia Fairchild’s A Hint of Murder: The Writer, from her anthology. Lia is a native Californian, and the author of In Search of Lucy, a romantic family drama garnering mostly 4 and 5 star reviews. Lia holds a B.A. degree in Journalism and a Multiple [...]

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