I ran across this book on my bookcase and remembered how much I loved it when I read it. It is one of those books that you can pick up time and time again and still really enjoy reading. I thought it was worth re-sharing Continue reading →
Behind the Wall – Book Review
I often receive free books to read and review and today’s book came through another Facebook post that drew me in. NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) has been a previous Comments for a Cause recipient. The North Carolina chapter is quite active and provides Continue reading →
Spotlight on Author Cheryl Stritzel McCarthy
Author Cheryl Stritzel McCarthy is an extremely talented journalist whose work appears in The Wall Street Journal, Chicago Tribune and other newspapers and websites. Her recent memoir, Many Hands Make Light Work, is a wonderful addition to the genre and I found it to be Continue reading →
Haunting Suspicion – A Great Mystery by Miranda Gargasz
I absolutely love to share new authors with my readers and when those authors are “virtual friends” from the blogosphere it makes it even better. I have shared a bit from Miranda Gargasz before as she has already published several books but today I am Continue reading →
Tawanda’s Tales: Best Friends Forever Hits the Trail
Welcome to It’s Just Life- Finding the Extraordinary in the Ordinary where plays on words are the norm and where authors are held in highest esteem. Today I am thrilled to share one of my North Iowa Blogger friends, Jennifer K. Schmitt. Jen has recently Continue reading →
“Terrible, Thanks for Asking”
“Terrible, Thanks for Asking. ” No, no, no. I’M not terrible. Really, I am not. A little stressed maybe but definitely not terrible. Recently I became a podcast convert. Chris has always listened to podcasts and sometimes if he is not using his headphones I Continue reading →
Murder Book by Frank F. Weber –A Review of a Small Town Psychological Thriller
I was given a free copy of Murder Book by Frank F. Weber for review purposes. The review and all of the opinions in the review are 100% my own. I love to review books and when Audrey at Minnesota Prairie Roots posted her review of Continue reading →
Plan Cee by Hilary Grossman is Here!
My friend Hilary is at it again. Please join me in congratulating her on the release of her third book Plan Cee. I am thrilled to be able to share the cover and reveal today of this fun chick lit novel from an amazing friend Continue reading →
The Stranger in My Recliner—Review and Giveaway
I love books. No big secret there if you have followed my blog or known me for any amount of time. On my recent trip to Las Vegas and the Blogger At Midlife Conference (you can read my initial post here) I was thrilled to meet Continue reading →