Music August 20, 2016

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 […]

Today's selection -- from "When Two Brains Connect" by Rajesh P.N. Rao and Andrea Stocco. Rajesh P.N. Rao, Director of the NSF Center for Sensorimotor Neural Engineering (CSNE) and the Cherng Jia and Elizabeth Yun Hwang Professor of Computer Science and Engineering at the University of Washington in Seattle, and Andrea Stocco,  Assistant Professor at the Department of Psychology and the Institute for Learning and […]

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?

on Jane Friedman site: The more educated a customer is about a product, the more they’ll understand what they are looking for—and therefore be more likely to buy it. Imagine a reader who thinks they like science fiction books, as compared to one that can specifically tell you they love sci-fi military space marine adventures. […]

Originally posted on K.M. Allan: One of the ironic twists of being a writer who works alone at a desk making up imaginary things is writing dialogue. You know, a conversation between two or more people when it’s rare you’ve spoken to another person, out loud, about anything interesting for days at a time.…

kinders watch closely as the sand slips away. — ‘the sand in the hourglass runs from one compartment to the other, marking the passage of moments with something constant and tangible. if you watch the flowing sand, you might see time itself riding the granules. contrary to popular opinion, time is not an old white-haired […]

(Know where you’ve been to understand where you are.) “Why does Addison do so much with food?” Kara asks as they sit on the crest of a flattop hill. Sitting in a patch of spring-like warmth, she stares at the … Continue reading →

I must admit that I restrained from watching The Crown series as I was not sure that I wanted to see the nitty gritty on our royal family laid out with dramatic interpretations. But I finally got the boxed set … Continue reading →

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...", […]

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

Book boost, initial sharing and wotnot ✓ Rubbish & recycling ✓ Stove ashes ✓ Gazunders ✓ Potable water ✓ Main water tank ✓ Visit from … 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 […]

November 1939. "Truck with bales of cotton from Hopson Planting Company gin going up highway to warehouse near Clarksdale, Mississippi Delta." Photo by Marion Post Wolcott for the Farm Security Administration. 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 […]

Mac and cheese at it’s finest! So creamy, so rich + so amazing yet it’s so much healthier than traditional mac and cheese! Holy moly of mac and cheeses. This is seriously one to make throughout the entire year. And you know what? You can actually make this 365 days out of the year because […]

Happy National Seafood Bisque 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, […]

Wednesday, OCT 17.We woke to about an inch of snow on the ground.  The whole area was covered in the white stuff and it looked quite nice. Waking up to snow at the Sunset CampgroundWe bundled up and walked the half mile or so over to the Sunset Point Overlook to see what we could see.Turns […]

Tuesday, Oct 16:We left the vicinity of Virgin, Utah area where we had boondocked and were on the road towards Bryce Canyon, electing to use I-15, instead of traversing the tunnel on AZ 89.  It was 24 miles longer but we figured less delays.We got our first close look at Hoodoo Rock formations while going […]

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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 […]

Sue Vincent’s #writephoto prompt She listened to the music and lit the candles while waiting for him to come home. She always felt a tingle of anticipation and looked forward to dinner together. She loved to pamper him and take … Continue reading →

…After watching the, again, somewhat recalcitrant sun-up, we decide to head back for breakfast via the cluster of, albeit haphazardly, positioned stones which we have come to call ‘the recumbents’. This is something of a risk, as we do not … Continue reading →

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