The Merriam-Webster Dictionary definition of “woke” is “…aware of and actively attentive to important societal facts and issues (especially issues of racial and social justice).” Recently, some groups have used “woke” as a pejorative. Where does the word come from, and what does it mean? In the United States in the 1930s, the expression “stay woke” became part of the African-American Vernacular English (AAVE). … Continue reading Woke?
If you haven’t got a lot of time to read, just visit this site and check out the short stories! The site is free and there are no ads. Happy reading! Dragonfly Books Short Stories Continue reading Dragonfly Books Short Stories
What book could you read over and over again? I have so many books I love. I’ve been reading since I was two and a half years old. That’s a lot of books. So, eliminating my early reads like The Cat in the Hat and Nancy Drew, I’ll move on to my adult favorites. When I was about ten years old my father gave me … Continue reading What Do You Like to Read?
Do you believe in fate/destiny? I believe we have choices. While we may have a final destination chosen by a higher power, we are free to choose the path we journey to get there. Whether we come as teachers, learners, or a combination, we are born with a specific goal or destiny. Continue reading
“Gus Freeman is a retired Detective Inspector who has spent the past three years alone. Freeman’s wife, Tess, died from a brain aneurysm six months to the day after his retirement. He is still coming to terms with his enforced solitary existence. His old boss wants Gus to head up a Crime Review Team investigating cold cases. Old witness statements and fresh clues … Continue reading Fatal Decision: The Freeman Files Series – Book 1 by Ted Tayler
“Carved Wooden Heart” will be FREE on Kindle February 16th – February 20th. A sexy encounter with a talented native artist, a broken heart, and a knight in shining armor are just the beginning in this passionate erotic romance. Dani Stone never expected to fall in love with carver Jesse Wolf Carver. She certainly didn’t foresee the results of her intense one night … Continue reading FREE on Kindle
While looking for an easy to read mystery, I came across the Alex Trotter series by Cheryl Peyton. Attracted by the main character’s career as a tour operator I chose the first book in the series, Murder on Bedford Island. I found the idea of a group of strangers vacationing at an old inn on an island with no cell phones appealing. There’s the flavor … Continue reading Murder on Bedford Island: Alex Trotter Mystery #1 Cheryl Peyton
Every once in a while you read a short story that grabs you and you want to share. I happened on this one on the blog of author and artist Paul White and, after reading it a couple of times, knew it was a keeper to be shared. Enjoy! And be sure to check out his books on Electric Eclectic; novellas that pack a punch … Continue reading “Here’s looking at you kid”
Every summer, lists come out recommending great books for summer reading. We’ve put together links to some of the sites with these lists. What’s the number one book on your summer reading list? What will you take to the beach or lounge by the pool reading? We’d love to know what book you would recommend […] via Summer Reading, 2019. Win a FREE Dragonfly Book! — … Continue reading Summer Reading, 2019. Win a FREE Dragonfly Book! — Dragonfly Books
When Taina escapes from the Ocretions by stowing away on a Zandian ship her adventures are only beginning. Kept by the Zandian by Renee Rose and Rebel West starts off with action and never loses steam. In fact, this book gets steamier as the pages turn. This is the second Zandian romantic science fiction adventure I’ve read, and I already have two more lined up … Continue reading “Kept by the Zandian (Zandian Brides)” By Renee Rose and Rebel West”
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