Tag Archives: reading

The value of resting and recharging

Posted on December 26, 2022 by JayceeJarvis

I hope everyone who celebrates Christmas had a lovely time with friends and family yesterday. I’m actually taking this week off, and giving myself a real break from all my usual writing and responsibilities, which means this post was scheduled … Continue reading →

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Sharing the Love of Reading

Posted on January 24, 2022 by JayceeJarvis

Most authors are readers first, and I am no exception. I try to read widely, especially in the romance genre so that I stay current with what is out there and replenish my creative well with plenty of awesome stories. … Continue reading →

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Booklover Science

Posted on January 16, 2021 by Caroline Warfield

On January 6 after watching events with horror and being fixated on television and social media for five hours, it was difficult to settle down. I turned to what I knew best to settle my nerves, a good book. Last … Continue reading →

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Drug of Choice

Posted on August 30, 2020 by Caroline Warfield

We are plagued with many things in 2020: massive fires, multiple hurricanes, politicians—and, oh yes, COVID-19. On any given day we might also read about locusts, killer hornets, asteroids, sun storms, the most recent update to Windows 10, and the … Continue reading →

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Give Me an Island and a Good Book

Posted on April 26, 2020 by Caroline Warfield

In these current Interesting Times, do you ever feel like you’re living on a desert island? You’re stranded with the people you washed ashore with, supplies only come in on the occasional wave, and one day looks just like the … Continue reading →

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Falling Off the Pyramid

Posted on February 17, 2020 by Claire Gem

My whole life, I was a mountain-climber. Not literally, you understand, but metaphorically. On both sides of my life, professional and creative, I’m always looking up. Looking for the next level, the next goal, the next ladder rung that would … Continue reading →

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Readers make me smile!

Posted on September 17, 2019 by JayceeJarvis

I am a firm believer that the stories in a book are a collaborative work between the writer and the reader. As a writer I work hard to find just the right words to describe my world and bring my … Continue reading →

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Reading Wide

Posted on May 10, 2019 by Claire Gem

One of the things I never realized would stimulate my writing muse is reading wide. By this I mean venturing out beyond my usual, favorite genres, and reading (or listening) to books that would otherwise never have snagged my interest. … Continue reading →

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Encouraging Young Readers

Posted on January 15, 2018 by Ryan Jo Summers

Recently I was visiting a friend at her house. Her seven-year-old granddaughter read a graphic novel about a lost kitten to me. I marveled at how well she read and praised her lavishly. Later, she stopped reading and marked her … Continue reading →

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Spread the Merry by Beth Carter

Posted on December 6, 2017 by Beth Carter

As authors, I believe we have an important job–especially over the holidays. We have unique talents that can help others who are stressed, alone, overwhelmed, and downright grouchy during the Christmas season. How can we help when we’re stressed ourselves? … Continue reading →

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