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The Carnival Wing of the Perilously Fun Fiction Fortress
Step inside the Carnival Wing of the Perilously Fun Fiction Fortress and discover Pauline Baird Jones’s Big Uneasy mystery series set in New Orleans.
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The Clocks Don’t Agree
The Perilously Fun Fiction Fortress has many wings. Some hum with alien technology. Some bend time itself. Some hide secrets in plain sight. And every week, we open another door. I’m glad you’re exploring these slightly crooked corridors with me.
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Why Is It So Hard to Start, Finish, and Start Again?
Understanding the Creative Cycle The Creative Cycle at a Glance If you have ever stared at a blank page, a new business idea, a fitness plan, or a half-finished project and thought, “Why is this so hard?” you are not alone. Starting is exciting. The middle feels endless. Finishing is exhausting. And sometimes, after finishing,…
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Time Is Broken, But The Books Are Still Coming
It is somehow already more than halfway through January, which clearly explains how 2025 went by so fast. Clearly, time is speeding up. We cannot see it happening, because clocks are speeding up too. That is just science. Possibly questionable science, but science nonetheless. I will admit my data is entirely anecdotal. Still, I know…
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The Magic of Ordinary Miracles
The holidays have a way of making us look for miracles. We picture bright lights, big moments, grand gestures—the kind that sparkle across movie screens and Hallmark cards.
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The Gift of Imagination
gifts—not just the kind wrapped in shiny paper, but the ones that last long after the decorations are put away.
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The Power of Story: How Fiction Helps Us Face Real Life
Ever finished a book, closed the cover, and just… sat there? That quiet, heart-full moment where you’re not quite ready to leave the world you just visited?
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What “Romantic Science Fiction” Is (and Isn’t)
Romantic science fiction isn’t exactly romance. And it isn’t exactly science fiction. It’s both—and neither. Confused? Don’t worry, you’re not alone!
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If You Loved Stargate, Castle, or Outlander, You Need to Read The Key
ou’ve reread Outlander while whispering “I just want a little danger with my romance, is that too much to ask?”
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A New Website Design!
I’d be interested in your impressions of the new design and/or share what you love to read.