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Today's selection -- from The Warburgs by Ron Chernow. In the early 1900s, major Jewish banking families like the Warburgs of Hamburg and the Rothschilds of Frankfurt were still subject to great prejudice and excluded from much of German society. This led them to become hyperpatriotic, reasoning that to gain greater acceptance, they needed to go beyond their […]

Today's selection -- from Waking Giant by David S. Reynolds. In the early 1800s, Spanish and French colonies in Latin America fought and gained their independence. But those European powers had designs to retake their former colonies. By the 1820s, the United States, under President James Monroe, resisted this, asserting that it wanted no European country, including England, exercising any power […]

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 […]

We are more at risk of a worldwide pandemic than ever before for 7 reasons: 1. Growing population, more crowded and urbanization. 2. Encroaching into new environments. 3. Climate change, particularly causing increased flooding. 4. Global travel. 5. Civil Conflict. 6. Fewer doctors and nurses in potential breakout regions. 7. Faster information can lead to […]

All aboard the music time machine. Continuing the story from 1988, with my guest, the writer and blogger, Kat Carpita.

All aboard the music time machine. Continuing the story from 1988, with my guest, the author and writer, Olga Núñez Miret.

Hello, Creatives. I’m Joanna Penn from TheCreativePenn.com. And today I’m talking about a question that’s come in from a viewer which is, “What sells more, fiction or non-fiction, and what should I write?” So the basic question, which I find a difficult one, is what should I write? This is a really deep question and […]

Originally posted on bluebird of bitterness: A truck carrying 24 penguins bound for the city zoo broke down on the highway. The trucker knew it would take some time to repair, so he flagged down a van and offered the driver fifty dollars if he would take the penguins to the zoo. The driver agreed, so all the…

always wanting to make sure they have their costumes on in time, alice and walter proudly sit around in clever disguise  ready for the big day. — “take care of your costume and your confidence will take care of itself.” ― amit kalantri, wealth of words Advertisements

(We’re over the halfway mark!) “I’m sure you understand why we’re doing this away from the camp,” Melissa explains, her rifle aimed at Dawn’s head. A gunshot goes off in the distance and she peeks through to trees to see … Continue reading →

Delighted to welcome back William Price King who has had a very busy few months. William will be moving to every two weeks and so pleased that we can get back to enjoying his expertise and interesting posts. This week … Continue reading →

A truck carrying 24 penguins bound for the city zoo broke down on the highway. The trucker knew it would take some time to repair, so he flagged down a van and offered the driver fifty dollars if he would take the penguins to the zoo. The driver agreed, so all the penguins got out of the truck […]

 

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...", […]

Originally posted on Smorgasbord Blog Magazine: A warm welcome to another new author to the Cafe and Bookstore – Ian Hutson who…

Who would have thunk it, eh? After all of these years, a design-flaw is discovered in the wheel… To wit: … 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 […]

I’m looking for a vintage, illustrated children’s book that I believe was made in the 1940s or 1950s. In the story, a little boy (just one boy–no siblings or friends) somehow is invited to a fairy wedding and he dances … Continue reading →

New Kindle and Audiobook Releases, Sales and Freebies Updated Daily, New List Every Tuesday Last week, I grabbed the first in the Ice Planet Barbarians Series by Ruby Dixon. I’ll be totally honest with you. It was kind of a joke in my mind. But books were starting to run together in my mind, and […]

Today is the day!!! Release Day!! At long last Love, Christmas 2 is available for sale—last year we had such fun celebrating all new holiday novellas that we decided to do it again! We have 26 award-winning authors in a collection so festive it will make your jingle bells ring. I’m a sucker for a […]

Only 1 more sleep!! 😍  I have no idea how Tuesday, October 16th can be almost upon us, but it is! In just one more sleep, LOVE, CHRISTMAS II will hit digital bookshelves everywhere, and you’ll have more reading pleasure ahead of you than you can even imagine, LOL.  All 26 brand-new novellas are titled after favorite holiday movies.  Stock […]

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 know Prolific Works readers are always ready to discover new authors and try great new reads from old favorites, so we’re making our blog the best way for you to see it first every day! It’s Monday, and we’re starting off the week with the latest and greatest from our top romance genres! Paranormal […]

Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, 1938. "Shenandoah. House fronts in a mining town." Medium format acetate negative by Sheldon Dick. View full size.

Plug-ins that enhance the functionality of a web browser are called extensions. These allow integration of the web browser with other services. They do not have any direct effect on the viewable content yet improve the user interface considerably. There are different types of extensions available with different functionalities today. They can do it all […]

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Top Ten Tuesday is a weekly meme hosted by That Artsy Reader Girl I might not always have ten and I might not post every Tuesday but sometimes the prompts look like fun. This week’s prompt is Bookstores/Libraries I’ve always wanted to visit. I don’t think the “always” part of this prompt is exactly accurate […]

  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 […]

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 […]

Cucumbers and peanuts make great companions in the garden and can be planted in close proximity with the aid of a trellis. Or a fence. Any climbing support will do! The key is to lift the cucumber plant from the ground, allowing its large floppy leaves to hang freely and unencumbered. Not only does this […]

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 […]

Easy peasy Swedish meatballs made in your pressure cooker! The meatballs are so tender and the gravy is so rich and creamy! I just love love love a good Swedish meatball. Well, come to think of it, I like the bad ones too. I mean, hello, they’re meatballs smothered in a creamy meatball gravy. There’s […]

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Take out style Kung Pao Chicken with marinated chicken, the signature sweet-sour-salty Kung Pao sauce with the addictive tingling heat from sichuan pepper. It’s an explosion of big, BIG flavours – are you ready?? This...  Read More » The post Kung Pao Chicken appeared first on RecipeTin Eats.

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, […]

Hi friends! In a surprise to nobody, my life is in shambles, and I’ve neglected the blog. (Not exactly one of the best intros I’ve ever done, but I wanted to be honest and clear that this is entirely my fault, I dropped the ball, and Taylor was very patient and understanding.) Here at ALBTALBS […]

Sunday, Oct 14:We left the Navajo National Monument after breakfast and drove past the Vermillion Cliffs on the way to the Kaibab National Forest. First close view of the Vermillion Cliffs, we stopped at the bridge near Marble Canyon whichspans the Colorado River Pretty flat lighting when we drove by the Vermillion CliffsHeading south on AZ Highway 67, […]

Day One of Martha's School Fall Break found us heading out of town at 2PM, heading south on the I-25 Super Slab (which was a rolling parking lot at times but surprisingly clear as we went through Colorado Springs).We stopped at the Lathrop State Park and paid $24 for a campsite with electricity.  It was […]

“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 […]

 

We begin from flesh Return to the earth as bone Awaiting entrance Continue reading at  Night Owl Poetry

Originally posted on Widdershins Worlds: Today was a slow day and it wasn’t until this evening that I got to the last of my email reminders for blogs I follow. It was for Derrick Knight, a retired lad in England,…

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 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