The Enchanted Music Box by Cindy Kirk is a good magical realism story. I don’t like fantasy novels that feel too unrealistic, but this was a good blend of realistic features mixed with magical elements. Quick Plot Description Lorraine is about thirty. She’s a CPA who is dating another CPA, Brent. Lorraine is all about…… Continue reading The Enchanted Music Box: Reevaluating Her Life (4.5 Stars)
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My Three Super Short Writing Contest Losers
This summer, I entered three very short writing contests. Unfortunately, I didn’t win any of them. Here’s a look at each contest entry. The First Contest For this contest, I had to write a story of no more than 50 words. It had to include a ticket. I considered several tickets: a parking ticket, a…… Continue reading My Three Super Short Writing Contest Losers
Pitfall: The Golden Child and the Scapegoat (3.5 Stars)
While I don’t read a lot of audiobooks, my family took a bit of a road trip this week. During the trip, we listened to Pitfall by Clair M. Poulson. In this book, Sparky becomes the scapegoat for the trouble his older brother, Kal, causes. Intro to the Plot Our main character is Sparky. He’s…… Continue reading Pitfall: The Golden Child and the Scapegoat (3.5 Stars)
A Different Kind of Gone: Right or Wrong? (4.5 Stars)
Recently, I finished reading A Different Kind of Gone by Catherine Ryan Hyde. This novel presents several related scenarios where there are questions of what’s right and what’s wrong. Intro to the Story In this book, Norma is a woman in her late 50s. She lives in a small rural community along the Utah-Arizona border.…… Continue reading A Different Kind of Gone: Right or Wrong? (4.5 Stars)
Deadly Secrets from Pond Island: Small Town Murder (4 Stars)
I recently finished reading Deadly Secrets from Pond Island by Olivia Raymond. This story is full of small-town secrets and a potentially huge cover-up from 30 years ago. It’s the beginning of a series, but it’s the only published book in the series so far. Story Outline Vanessa Hutchins was a successful lawyer in a…… Continue reading Deadly Secrets from Pond Island: Small Town Murder (4 Stars)
Finders Keepers, Cowboy: Antiques and a Dog (3.5 Stars)
I recently finished reading Finders Keepers, Cowboy by Rachelle Paige Campbell. This book is the beginning of a series and will come out on March 26, 2024. Unfortunately, I don’t feel that it’s the author’s best work. Intro to the Book Meg and Ryan have known each other since childhood. While Meg grew up in…… Continue reading Finders Keepers, Cowboy: Antiques and a Dog (3.5 Stars)
Don’t Judge a Dog By Her Fears
My younger sister has two dogs. Luna’s a basset hound. Molly is a border heeler (border collie/red heeler mix). Molly’s a dog who’s afraid of a lot of things. She’s scared of any other dog, except Luna. For some reason, she thinks that Luna’s going to protect her. Let’s just say that Molly went on…… Continue reading Don’t Judge a Dog By Her Fears
It’s All Fun and Games ‘Til You Get An AI Stalker
Anyone who knows me well knows that I am a bit of a nerd. I mean my favorite television show has been “Jeopardy” pretty much forever. When I was a little kid, I read the encyclopedia for fun. I’m not just talking about one entry. I’m talking a whole volume at a time. Messing With…… Continue reading It’s All Fun and Games ‘Til You Get An AI Stalker