Musings from the Slush Pile

Gratitude Giveaways Blog Hop
Hosted by I Am A Reader, Not A Writer
& All-Consuming Books

November 17th to 27th

Welcome to the YA Giveaway of AWESOME!!!!!!!

As a HUGE thank you to everyone who’s stopped by the site this year and left comments, or joined or tweeted or just read a post or . . . → Read More: Gratitude Giveaway *of YA AWESOME* November 17th -27th!!!!!

Cat has come my way through the fantabulous Wow! Women on Writing blog tour. I love them. If you’re not familiar with their awesome blog, please stop and check them out. Cat has graciously offered to blog for us today on public speaking. I am so thankful for this because I try to push myself to . . . → Read More: Writer Wednesday Welcomes Catherine (Cat) Larose!

I’d like to welcome lovely lady, author and friend, Melissa Foster to Musings today. Melissa’s newest release Come Back to Me is out and Melissa graciously agreed to talk today about the character Suha and how character can truly shape a novel. Enjoy!

Suha’s World, by Melissa Foster

Sometimes a character comes along that touches you in a way that is . . . → Read More: Musings Welcomes Back Melissa Foster!!!

Making History Current

I love history – all of it.  The famous people, the infamous ones, the real and make believe ones.  Don’t get me started on architecture, furniture, clothing or jewelry – especially jewelry.  I grew up with an appreciation for vintage things as my parents owned an antique store.  I now own an online antique . . . → Read More: Making History Current by Wanita May

Well, Veteran’s Day came and went with a whoosh. I called the men in my life who kept me safe at one time or other and thanked them. They all appreciated it. My dad especially loves this call. I’ve made it every year since 9/11 when though I was full grown, was the first time I . . . → Read More: Men In Uniform Anthology *Raaawwwwwr*