Tag: books
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Books: Romance Fails
I started a new series last week by a new author. I am not going to tell you her name because I’m not trying to bash her or say she’s not a talented writer. The idea behind her novels was excellent. The plots were decent and the characters were mostly likable. However… If I never…
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Book Recs for January 2025
Limitless by Jim Kwik “For over 30 years, Jim Kwik, the world-renowned brain coach, has been the secret weapon of success for a diverse range of high achievers, including actors, athletes, CEOs, and business pioneers. In Limitless, he reveals science-based practices and field-tested tips to accelerate self-learning, communication, memory, focus, recall, and speed reading to create…
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Book Review: The Mountain is You by Brianna Wiest
Google says, “What is The Mountain Is You about? The Mountain Is You (2020) can help you recognize the negative patterns in your life and what they are really telling you. Changing those patterns will be like climbing a mountain and the reward will be unlocking your own potential.” And that’s pretty much it. I thought…
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Book Review: Destiny’s Captive by Beverly Jenkins
I have an app called cloud library (one word) that I am able to utilize with my State of Kansas library card. It is pretty phenomenal, because it includes audiobooks. AND it is free. (Unlike audible or other apps I have tried…) That can also mean the selection is… lackluster. (Or there’s audiobooks on hold…
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Memories
When I was a kid, I would check out dozens of books at a time from the library. One summer I read every Nancy Drew book in their collection. Another summer it was the babysitters club. I remember one day sitting in my living room with 10 chapter books, Simple chapter books, and just reading…
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Why Do They Do This?
If you wanted to write a book or a script that would frustrate me beyond all reason it would need to include these things… 1. A nonsensical time leap. Probably towards the end. Skipping ahead a year or more. Leaving you with an unsatisfying ending and a million questions. (Ex: Clean With Passion for Now…
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New In The Shop
My updated Redheaded Jill Etsy Shop with stickers, sweatshirts, work books and digital downloads.
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Meeting Your Heroes
I met one of my heroes… Kind of. We conversed over email and facebook. But I’ll never forget it!
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The End of Something You Enjoy
Does anyone else ever have an empty sunken feeling when they finish a really great book and know there isn’t a sequel? Or a favorite tv show that will not have a second season? Or a movie with an ending that leaves you a little bit heart broken? This happened to me the other day.…
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