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Book Review: Jackie and Maria by Gill Paul

Posted By LaurelLit 698 days ago on Writing

https://laurellit.com - Jackie and Maria was the first novel I read by Gill Paul, but I will certainly come back for more. In fact, The Manhattan Girls (based on Dorothy Parker) comes out on August 16th, and I’m totally there for it. Can’t wait! But about Jackie and Maria–it’s a historical romance about the two women whoContinue Reading
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The Atlantean Horse By Cheryl Carpinello – Pump Up Your Book Tour

Posted By Sybrina 574 days ago on Writing

https://sybrina.com - The Atlantean Horse (The Feathers of the Phoenix - Book 1) By Cheryl Carpinello - Pump Up Your Book Tour. Genre: YA Paranormal/Supernatural. Ancient Mystery...Mystical Prophecy...Biblical Horsemen

One Epic Task

The Task: Retrieve the Five Feathers of the Phoenix to raise Atlantis so its people can return home.

The Chosen: Cousins Rosa & Jerome embark upon a perilous and personal quest to retrieve the first Feather. Rosa’s special gift, kept far in the Past, will be revealed, and Jerome will discover his.
The Opponents: The Four Deadly Horsemen of the Apocalypse will stop at nothing, not even murder, to possess the Feathers.

Join Rosa & Jerome as they risk all in their search for the First Feather!
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5 Reasons I’m Glad I Ripped off Agatha Christie

Posted By LaurelLit 552 days ago on Writing

https://laurellit.com - I ripped off Agatha Christie. To be fair, her novel, The Mysterious Event at Styles, is in the public domain, which means it’s okay to do whatever with it. It’s like finding a couch in the alley with a “free” sign. If you take the couch, is that considered stealing? Of course not. However, thatContinue Reading
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December Giveaway – $100 Paypal Cash – Hosted By The Mommy Island, The Kids Did It and Others

Posted By Sybrina 532 days ago on Writing

https://sybrina.com - DECEMBER Giveaway - $100 Paypal Cash - Hosted By The Mommy Island, The Kids Did It and Others - Oh my gosh! Is it the end of the year already? There's still so much that needs to be done at my house. I'm sure it must be the same for you. During all the up-coming busyness, take a moment to this giveaway. $100.00 cash would be lovely to help with the holiday spending.
This event is HOSTED by The Mommy Island and The Kids Did It and sponsored by the awesome bloggers, authors, and Etsy shop owners! Hop ends December 21, 2022

All About Anna Karenina: Part 3, chapters 1-10 haikus

Posted By LaurelLit 467 days ago on Writing

https://laurellit.com - Part three of Anna Karenina moves to the countryside, on Levin’s farm, and then on the neighboring farm that belongs to Dolly and Stiva. The first six chapters of part three are PRETTY DULL.  We hear a lot about Levin and his half-brother Seregy, and their views on labor and farming. So I only wroteContinue Reading
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April 9th, 2023 – Sybrina’s Unicorn Book Store Newsletter

Posted By Sybrina 402 days ago on Writing

https://sybrina.com - April 9th, 2023 - Sybrina's Unicorn Book Store Newsletter - Read the newsletter now to learn about Little Kid Book Pick - Bedtime Stories For Girls - 20 Sparkly Stories by Igloo Books, Middle Kid Book Pick - The Brave Unicorn - Failure Is Not The End, But The Beginning By Rayfil Wong, Teen/ YA Book Pick - Stardust by Neil Gaiman and A Cinderella Retelling - Crown of Glass - Kingdoms of the Faery Path By Alice Ivinya

The Unseelie’s Wallflower By Elisa Rae – Silver Dagger Book Tours

Posted By Sybrina 339 days ago on Writing

https://sybrina.com - The Unseelie's Wallflower By Elisa Rae - Silver Dagger Book Tours. Genre: Light Fantasy Romance. Greyson hides many things from the Unseelie Court when they invade his estate each autumn for the Wild Hunt. During his required appearance as host, he is surprised to find a human among the glittering fae. She can see him even when he is using his stealth magic, which means only one thing—they are soul mates. Can he protect her amidst the swirl of fae politics and a plot against her life? Read excerpt and enter giveaway.

Free Spanish Listening Resources for All Levels

Posted By booksnbackpacks 1086 days ago on Literature

https://booksnbackpacks.com - Want to improve your Spanish listening skills without breaking the bank? Then this post is just the thing for you. I’ve compiled a list of my favorite FREE Spanish listening resources, and I can’t wait to share them with you. Understanding spoken Spanish is hard. But, like most areas of foreign language, your listening comprehension...
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Book Review: The Ballerinas by Rachel Kapelke-Dale

Posted By LaurelLit 848 days ago on Writing

https://laurellit.com - I became aware of The Ballerinas, by Rachel Kapelke Dale, in an airport bookstore, when I had six hours to kill due to a delayed flight. I was immediately intrigued by its cover, with three female forms donned in pretty pink tutus. That’s because I have spent a lot of time in my life, fromContinue Reading
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Book Review: Necessary People by Anna Pioniak

Posted By LaurelLit 786 days ago on Writing

https://laurellit.com - Necessary People, by Anna Pitoniak, is, among other things, about the dynamics of female friendship. But it’s the toxic type of female friendship, the type you definitely want to stay away from. Violet is not wealthy but she’s ambitious, and when she meets Stella, who seems to have it all, she is drawn into aContinue Reading
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Grady Whill and the Templeton Codex By Carole P Roman – Pump Up Your Book Tour

Posted By Sybrina 588 days ago on Writing

https://sybrina.com - Grady Whill and the Templeton Codex By Carole P Roman - Pump Up Your Book Tour. Genre: YA. Join Grady and Aarush as they test the limits of their physical and emotional endurance… Harry Potter meets Sky High. If you’re a fan of young adult stories where protagonists go to mysterious schools to train their superhuman abilities, don’t miss out on Grady Whill and The Templeton Codex. Read Excerpt.

Unicorn Gifts For Little Kids – Unicorn Pillow case Cushion Covers

Posted By Sybrina 567 days ago on Writing

https://sybrina.com - Unicorn Gifts For Little Kids – Feidiao 4 Pack Unicorn Pillow case Cushion Covers Home Decor, Unicorn Gifts Christmas Thanksgiving Halloween 18 x 18 Inches Two Sides Cute Pillow Cover Case Sofa Decorative (4 Pack Unicorn-C)

The Lightbound Saga By S.G. Basu – Pump Up Your Book Tour

Posted By Sybrina 547 days ago on Writing

https://sybrina.com - The Lightbound Saga By S.G. Basu - Pump Up Your Book Tour. Genre: Middle Grade/Young Adult. A feisty girl burdened by her family’s past must fight self-doubt, divisions among her people, and deadly malice to stop an insurmountable evil from destroying her planet… Read Excerpt.

The Five Strongest Heroines from Modern American Novels, according to Chat GPT

Posted By LaurelLit 483 days ago on Writing

https://laurellit.com - Has chat GPT taken the place of bloggers? To find out, I gave it a prompt similar to something I’d post about here on Laurellit. The prompt: List and describe the five strongest  heroines from modern American novels. Here was its response: Katniss Everdeen from The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins – Katniss is aContinue Reading
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