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Animals, History, Photography

Life in Russia: The Mysterious Baikal seal

November 7, 2015 Patrick Jones Leave a comment

The Mysterious Baikal seal.

Excellent history of the Baikal seal from archecotech.

Animals

High Plains Kickers~ Cindy Knoke

August 5, 2015 Patrick Jones 4 Comments

High Plains Kickers~.

Meet Guest Author, Fatima Koise… August 23, 2017
Hello, Chris thanks for the invitation to talk about myself on your blog. I was born and raised in an Islamic family, in the North Eastern part of Nigeria. My romance with books started at the tender age of 7 when my father handed me a book in the local Nigerian language, the title was […]
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Meet Myrtle August 22, 2017
Originally posted on Cynthia Reyes - Author : A story I wrote 27 years ago to comfort my 4 year-old daughter is about to be published. Illustrated and designed by well-known blogger Jo Robinson, it’s titled “Myrtle the Purple Turtle”. It’s about a turtle who suddenly realizes she is different from her friends. She doesn’t like…
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Book Promo – New Release – ‘The Bodies by the Beltway’ August 22, 2017
Mystery/Thriller/Suspense Good news for Roger and Suzanne fans! The detective couple returns in a new novella, “The Bodies By the Beltway”. Set in the Maryland suburbs north of Washington, D.C., this story combines mystery with science. Roger and Suzanne witness a murder while they are waiting in line at a gas station to fill their […]
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Why I’ll Never Run Another Goodreads Giveaway Again … Probably … Maybe August 22, 2017
Originally posted on Carrie Rubin: I’ve wanted to write about this for a while, so I’m emerging from my blogging peek-a-boo and publishing an actual post. I could have just as easily titled it “That Time Winners Made Money off My Book but I Didn’t.” I’m referring to winners of book giveaways who immediately sell…
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Top 5 Reasons Books Are Rejected From Publishing on KWL August 22, 2017
Originally posted on Kobo Writing Life: By Stephanie McGrath Every book published through Kobo Writing Life undergoes our QA process and because no book is perfect, some will be rejected. When a title does not meet our standards for publication we will decline the title and inform the author the reason for rejection. You will…
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How to Successfully Ask, “Can I Pick Your Brain?” – From the Writers in the Storm blog August 22, 2017
Originally posted on Author Don Massenzio: By Guest Blogger Kate Moretti We’ve all heard it. Sometimes we groan, sometimes we delight, depending on the situation and where you are in your publishing journey. You’re at a Friday evening neighborhood barbecue when the man down the street approaches you, cautiously, but also sort of expectantly, too:…
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Racing The Sun — New Release! August 22, 2017
Originally posted on Mary Clark, Writer: BOOK LAUNCH! Leila and her friends are back with more adventures in Racing The Sun, a sequel to Miami Morning: A Leila Payson Novel. Leila must decide whether to continue as a high school teacher, or quit her job to run a new group that brings together people of…
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Who Am I to Give You Advice? – Guest Post by Andrew Joyce… August 22, 2017
My name is Andrew Joyce, and to my many fans—both of ’em—I want to say hello. To the rest of you good folks, I’d like to introduce myself. I’m a writer of little renown. Now, as the title of this piece suggests, who am I to give advice? A very good question, one I’ve obviously […]
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It’s geek to me August 21, 2017
Originally posted on bluebird of bitterness: Time for a late laugh (late in U.K. anyway) – courtesy of BlueBird 😄 bluebird of bitterness View original postFiled under: Humour Tagged: Humour
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Writing Workshop…Top Tips August 21, 2017
Originally posted on esthernewtonblog: Here is the second in my writing workshop series. Last week was all about the opening; this week’s it’s the ending’s turn: Top Tips… For A Tremendous Short Story Ending You’re almost at the end of your cleverly crafted story, but how do you bring it to a satisfying climax? Here…
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