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From Librarian Dreams to Online Bookstore Reality
Discover how I turned my lifelong dream of owning a bookstore into a thriving online haven for book lovers.
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The Gift of Belief: Why Encouragement Matters for Writers and Dreamers
Before I believed I was a writer, someone else believed it for me. This is a personal reflection on encouragement, long marriage, creative dreams, and the quiet power of being supported.
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Monday Needs a Rebrand
Updated from the archives, because Monday remains a repeat offender. It is funny how Monday happens again and again, despite its lack of popularity. If I were Monday, I would be so embarrassed. I would do something. Move to another spot. Rebrand myself as a cool, happy day. Maybe get a theme song. Anything would…
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Ancient Tech. Modern Trouble. No Backup.
You know it’s bad when the bird is nervous.
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Parlez-vous Français?
My marketing mentor, Narelle Todd of Get My Book Out There, encourages us to step outside our comfort zones. I should mention that my comfort zone is deep, wide, and not unlike a sucking black hole determined to keep me inside. No matter what color it is, I like being there. However, I also do…
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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 Light We Find in Fiction
This time of year, when the nights stretch long and the air turns sharp, I find myself reaching for stories that glow. Not flashy, not perfect—just warm. Stories that remind me light is still out there, even when life feels a little dim.
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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!