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Today's selection -- from The Panic of 1857 and the Coming of the Civil War by James L. Huston. In 1860, the Republican Party was an almost-brand-new party that was a very fragile coalition formed from the remnants of Whigs, Know-Nothings, Northern Democrats and more. A key to finding the right presidential candidate was to find someone who least […]

Today's selection -- from A History of American Sports in 100 Objects by Cait Murphy. Abraham Lincoln, the athlete: "In his early days in New Salem, Indiana, Abraham Lincoln made his name among the tough Clary Grove gang by wrestling their leader, Jack Armstrong, to a draw. "That was the first of many matches; Lincoln lost only once in […]

The Historical Facts: In May of 1783, the Society of the Cincinnati was founded. A leading member was Alexander Hamilton, and the first President of the Society was George Washington, even before he was President of the United States. The Society of the Cincinnati is the oldest, continuous military society in North America. Its current […]

I’ll be presenting in Jacksonville next Saturday from 9 to 4 on writing the novel and some on the publishing business. The presentation goes from the original idea, through plot, setting, dialogue, character, point of view, the creative process and more. Late in the afternoon we’ll discuss the current state of publishing and where it […]

Where does the door from 1336 lead to? And will you ever be able to get back ?

Travel with a Twist. A 99-word flash fiction writing competition with free entry. Can you shock the judges with a twist they never saw coming?

Originally posted on Joanne Guidoccio: I’m happy to welcome Amazon International best-selling author Judy Penz Sheluk to the Power of 10 series. Today, Judy shares interesting facts about Lake Superior and her latest release, Past & Present. Here’s Judy! Earlier this year, I established my own publishing imprint, Superior Shores Press. As a traditionally published…

‘there is a harmony in autumn, and a luster in its sky.’ -percy bysshe shelly — i’m not sure about today’s hail, rain, snow, sun, wind, lightning, and thunder. i suppose some could classify these as ‘luster’, but probably not ‘harmony.’       Advertisements

(More questions abound thanks to the last scene.) Not finding Dawn in the shed, Kara takes her time getting off the creaky cot and packing up her belongings. She stops at the sight of folded fabric on a shelf that … Continue reading →

Thanks for dropping in today for the first of the Cafe and Bookstore updates for the week. With new releases ready for Christmas and lots of great reviews being posted, it is going to be a busy few weeks. So … Continue reading →

It had been a slow day at the pearly gates, and St. Peter was on the verge of nodding off, when suddenly a man appeared. He was rumpled and bedraggled and not very steady on his feet. St. Peter looked him over skeptically. “Have you ever done anything of particular merit?” he asked. The man […]

Once again we are awaiting a storm to descend upon us – Hurricane Michael. We’ve stocked up on water, and canned goods, batteries for our flashlights and gas in our vehicles. We’ve stashed some cash and charged up all our electronics. And now we wait… We’ve been keeping watch since Sunday morning and decided to […]

"You are amidst all this drama and you can decide to be friends with your life." That sentence was written using predictive text on my phone. You may have seen the trend that was popular awhile back where people would use predictive text to write their life stories or finish the sentence "I was born...", […]

Cheshire, Shropshire, whatever county it is that I was in. Lush, green, intensively farmed, and virtually devoid of mobile interwebnet … More

There are some rather nifty moorings, sans Shroppie Shelf, betwixt locks 3 and 2, so one has bunged oneself on … More

Love, Christmas 2: Holiday Movies You LoveI just returned home from an extended trip to visit family.This trip was to welcome my sister-in-law home after a month in the hospital, preceded by emergency surgery.Even though it is going to be a long road to recovery--and there will be another surgery in the spring--I'm pleased to […]

Good morning, Readers. I have a treat for you today: a big sale on gothic mysteries!A World of Gothic10 Gothic Mystery Novellas ON SALE for ONLY 99 cents each through Halloween!A group of authors from countries all over the world were drawn together by our love of the classic gothic mysteries by authors such as […]

Social Media have become a dominating force in our lives over the past decade.  Just look at these mind-blowing statistics: The average person has 5 social media accounts The average person spends 1 hour 40 minutes per day on social media Facebook has over 1.4 billion users 50% of all Internet users are on Facebook […]

"Jacqueline Cochran was looking for WASP.  They told me I would have to be interviewed and they would contact me when they came to the Wichita area.  But I didn’t wait for that.  I went down to Houston for my interview, to speed things up.  And I think that’s one of the smartest things I […]

"My first flight was with a barnstormer at the age of five.  I loved it!  I also tried to 'fly' out of the barn loft with an umbrella.  This was less than successful..."  WASP Jean Terrell McCreery, 44-10 The indomitable Marguerite Jean Terrell Moreo McCreery has "...slipped the surly bonds of Earth. And danced the skies on […]

Welcome to Episode 58 of the Minstral Show!We have three very engaging sets of music on today’s program, that covers an array of genres for free thinking and progressive minds featuring; Sea Pinks, The People, Southbound Snake Charmers, La Resistance, Matthew Perryman Jones, Miss Mobile Home, Wobbler, Fables, Midday Veil and James Yuill.More than just […]

All I can remember is that a young girl explores an old abandoned Victorian house and finds a feather bracelet. When she puts on the bracelet she goes back in time. I cannot remember what happens to her while she … Continue reading →

The Simple Life by Tara Sivec Standalone Romantic Comedy There is a reason Tara Sivec has been one of my top 3 authors for the last 6 years, and she totally reinforced that position with the perfect Autumn escape. The Simple Life was everything I love about Tara’s writing (and more!) in a small-town setting. […]

My contribution to the set Love, Christmas – Movies You Love is The Polar Xpress. Unlike the movie The Polar Express, mine doesn’t have a train as the primary means of transportation. It has dogs. The sled dogs and their ‘lead dog’ (musher) in my story come to the rescue of a downed doctor who […]

My husband would tell you that he’s the inspiration for everything I write. Perhaps there is a little bit of truth to that. The things I write about are often taken right out of the things I see around me. For example: The Butterfly Murders. I first got the idea for this when a story broke in […]

We are excited to give away an Amazon Gift Card worth $20 to one of our lucky visitors. We will be doing many more of these in the future. This is the first one we have done in a while. To enter, please follow the instructions on the giveaway app below. Good luck! a Rafflecopter […]

We love introducing Prolific Works readers to great stories and big ideas. Take a chance on new authors and try great stories from old favorites. See it first every day with Prolific Works and be free to discover authors you’ll love. We’re thrilled to share the latest and greatest from our teen and young adult genres! Science […]

July 1941. "Ninth Street amusements, Washington, D.C." Medium format acetate negative by Martha McMillan Roberts for the FSA. View full size.

A tote bag is very versatile. Whether you have a plain canvas tote or a more expensive one, they can be essential in many different situations. Some of those uses include: Work Because they are so many styles, colors, and patterns of totes, they are easy to find one you really like. You can use […]

Grilling is a very popular way to cook food and over the years has become an art form in many ways. Grilling used to...

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  Question from Teresa Hi Debra, Do you know anything about BRENTWOOD HOME – CRYSTAL COVE MATTRESS OR CEDAR MATTRESS, THEY ALSO HAVE ONE THAT HAS SOME BAMBOO IN IT. Debra’s Answer First, it was difficult to find ALL the materials used in an organized way that was easy to find. There was no materials […]

  This reader had foam from a memory foam bed in her home through the Foam Project at Duke University. Any US resident can submit a sample of polyurethane foam (PUF) from furniture, child car seats, or any other product containing PUF using the submission form on our website. After completing the form, samples can […]

Fall is beginning to infuse the landscape of Ohio with crimson red, fiery orange, and knockout yellow, reminding me of why fall is my favorite time of year. Not only do I relish the nip in the air, but the hint of wood smoke as fireplaces begin to crackle with life signals it’s time for […]

For those of you who enjoy cocktail hour, garden-inspired cocktails are a great way to utilize those fruits and vegetables you’re growing. Sure, we love them cooked and seasoned, but why not in our beverages? I mean, this fall, rather than reach for a classic bourbon and water, why not add a “green” twist to […]

While my Natural Soapmaking Ebook Collection continues to be a best seller, I’ve also received a lot of requests from readers wanting to purchase individual items from the set. This weekend, I dug into my online shopping cart system, made some tweaks and changes, and finally made that happen! If you’ve ever wanted to just […]

A classic chicken noodle soup with a Fall twist! With tender chunks of sweet potato, this is pure comfort in a bowl! Guys, I am always down for chicken noodle soup. Any kind of chicken noodle soup. But when it comes to Fall, this sweet potato version really knocks it out of the park. It’s an […]

National Pumpkins Cheesecake Day

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A homemade Sloppy Joe recipe that’s true to it’s name – sloppy moreish deliciousness! These Sloppy Joes are savoury and sweet with a touch of tang. Terrific freezer friendly meal option and to scale up to make...  Read More » The post Sloppy Joes appeared first on RecipeTin Eats.

Exorcising Sean’s Ghost by Beth Kery Contemporary erotic romance re-edited and re-released on July 16, 2017 by Beth Kery From the New York Times Bestseller Beth Kery comes this sizzling contemporary romance suspense, now re-edited and re-released after former publication by a previous publisher . . . Belle is forced to mourn in secret after […]

Hi friends! Scheduling is off (my fault) so we’re sliding in here with a post to ~close out Smithsonian Hispanic Heritage Month with guest Jude Sierra. Jude has been kindness itself, and provided us with a wonderful post I really hope you’ll check out. Also of note, Jude is a first time guest to ALBTALBS, […]

Spent yesterday, Saturday, spending lots of money.Drove Uma, the URRV over to Les Schwab where they confirmed that the tire warranty that came with the tires follows the owner who purchased them so no prorated refund.Still, their service and timely work proved impressive to me.  I think I'll be giving them all my tire business […]

Thursday, Oct 18Quite the day.We left Bryce Canyon National Park and through what seems a pretty circuitous route, which included cows on the road, ice and snow at a couple of pass summits, ended up heading east on the I-70 Super Slab.Icy Summit Road Conditionsphoto by MarthaAt 1452hrs MTN, we heard a loud bang and […]

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“It Only Takes a Kiss” is the second in Wilma Counts’ “Once Upon a Bride” trilogy, in which she gives three familiar stories the Regency Romance treatment. Kiss is inspired by Sleeping Beauty, but in this tale both the hero and heroine have been asleep. Hero Whitby is her physician father’s assistant in every way […]

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PART 3: Some parts of TRICARE are expanding for 2019. Get the details on pharmacy, mental and behavioral health care changes, as well as a new patient portal. Read More

Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. John Canley earned the Navy Cross in 1970 for his lifesaving actions during Vietnam, but he’s finally getting the real credit he deserves – the Medal of Honor. Read More