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    • Review: Wrong About the Guy by Claire LaZebnik

      Review: Wrong About the Guy by Claire LaZebnik

      This contemporary twist on Jane Austen’s Emma features the signature wit and swoon-worthy romance of beloved author Claire LaZebnik’s other fan favorites Epic Fail, The Trouble with Flirting, and The Last Best Kiss. Ellie…

    • cats, Sabriel, and my coffee tasting career

      cats, Sabriel, and my coffee tasting career

      Because books are my life and this blog is titled life, literature & coffee, I figured I’d make a periodical to keeps you up-to-date on two of those things while I wait to become a…

    • the first week of being published

      the first week of being published

      A week ago, on May 29, I forced myself to stop dancing around the decision and began taking the steps to publishing Dissonance. Now it’s on Amazon for $2.99, and will be on Nook soon; the paperbacks…

    • Finding Faith: A Book of Poems by Faith Owen

      Finding Faith: A Book of Poems by Faith Owen

      Over the years, I’ve met amazing people with many stories to tell. Some are gifted at poetry in a way I’m not; I’m blessed to call a few of these people friends. Faith is one of these…

    • eighth annual ginormous contest

      Originally posted on Susane Colasanti – Blog: TGIM, friendly neighbors! And welcome to June! Now that summer is pretty much here, I thought this would be an excellent time to get our summer reading…

    • Dissonance is now available on Amazon!

      Dissonance is now available on Amazon!

      Hey guys! I’m excited to announce that you can now purchase Dissonance on Amazon as an eBook. It’ll be out in paperback hopefully this week, and I’m going to put it on nook too–I’ll let you know…

    • Dissonance is LIVE!

      Dissonance is LIVE!.

    • Interview: Jodi Meadows Discusses her Novel The Orphan Queen

      I’m excited to have had the chance to speak with Jodi Meadows, author of The Orphan Queen.  In the novel we follow Princess Wilhelmina as she embarks on a precarious, exciting journey to take back her…

    • Dissonance by Mariella Hunt

      Originally posted on bookishwives: Original title: Dissonance Year published: 2015 Published by: Mariella Hunt Number of pages: 250 First sentence: “The December wind clawed at Allie’s face, stinging her eyes.”  Plot: Fifteen-year-old Allie Grant…

    Review: Wrong About the Guy by Claire LaZebnik

    Review: Wrong About the Guy by Claire LaZebnik

    This contemporary twist on Jane Austen’s Emma features the signature wit and swoon-worthy romance of beloved author Claire LaZebnik’s other fan favorites Epic Fail, The Trouble with Flirting, and The Last Best Kiss. Ellie…

    • Review: Wrong About the Guy by Claire LaZebnik

      Review: Wrong About the Guy by Claire LaZebnik

      This contemporary twist on Jane Austen’s Emma features the signature wit and swoon-worthy romance of beloved author Claire LaZebnik’s other fan favorites Epic Fail, The Trouble with Flirting, and The Last Best Kiss. Ellie…

    • cats, Sabriel, and my coffee tasting career

      cats, Sabriel, and my coffee tasting career

      Because books are my life and this blog is titled life, literature & coffee, I figured I’d make a periodical to keeps you up-to-date on two of those things while I wait to become a…

    • the first week of being published

      the first week of being published

      A week ago, on May 29, I forced myself to stop dancing around the decision and began taking the steps to publishing Dissonance. Now it’s on Amazon for $2.99, and will be on Nook soon; the paperbacks…

    • Finding Faith: A Book of Poems by Faith Owen

      Finding Faith: A Book of Poems by Faith Owen

      Over the years, I’ve met amazing people with many stories to tell. Some are gifted at poetry in a way I’m not; I’m blessed to call a few of these people friends. Faith is one of these…

    • eighth annual ginormous contest

      Originally posted on Susane Colasanti – Blog: TGIM, friendly neighbors! And welcome to June! Now that summer is pretty much here, I thought this would be an excellent time to get our summer reading…

    • Dissonance is now available on Amazon!

      Dissonance is now available on Amazon!

      Hey guys! I’m excited to announce that you can now purchase Dissonance on Amazon as an eBook. It’ll be out in paperback hopefully this week, and I’m going to put it on nook too–I’ll let you know…

    • Dissonance is LIVE!

      Dissonance is LIVE!.

    • Interview: Jodi Meadows Discusses her Novel The Orphan Queen

      I’m excited to have had the chance to speak with Jodi Meadows, author of The Orphan Queen.  In the novel we follow Princess Wilhelmina as she embarks on a precarious, exciting journey to take back her…

    • Dissonance by Mariella Hunt

      Originally posted on bookishwives: Original title: Dissonance Year published: 2015 Published by: Mariella Hunt Number of pages: 250 First sentence: “The December wind clawed at Allie’s face, stinging her eyes.”  Plot: Fifteen-year-old Allie Grant…

    cats, Sabriel, and my coffee tasting career

    cats, Sabriel, and my coffee tasting career

    Because books are my life and this blog is titled life, literature & coffee, I figured I’d make a periodical to keeps you up-to-date on two of those things while I wait to become a…

    • Review: Wrong About the Guy by Claire LaZebnik

      Review: Wrong About the Guy by Claire LaZebnik

      This contemporary twist on Jane Austen’s Emma features the signature wit and swoon-worthy romance of beloved author Claire LaZebnik’s other fan favorites Epic Fail, The Trouble with Flirting, and The Last Best Kiss. Ellie…

    • cats, Sabriel, and my coffee tasting career

      cats, Sabriel, and my coffee tasting career

      Because books are my life and this blog is titled life, literature & coffee, I figured I’d make a periodical to keeps you up-to-date on two of those things while I wait to become a…

    • the first week of being published

      the first week of being published

      A week ago, on May 29, I forced myself to stop dancing around the decision and began taking the steps to publishing Dissonance. Now it’s on Amazon for $2.99, and will be on Nook soon; the paperbacks…

    • Finding Faith: A Book of Poems by Faith Owen

      Finding Faith: A Book of Poems by Faith Owen

      Over the years, I’ve met amazing people with many stories to tell. Some are gifted at poetry in a way I’m not; I’m blessed to call a few of these people friends. Faith is one of these…

    • eighth annual ginormous contest

      Originally posted on Susane Colasanti – Blog: TGIM, friendly neighbors! And welcome to June! Now that summer is pretty much here, I thought this would be an excellent time to get our summer reading…

    • Dissonance is now available on Amazon!

      Dissonance is now available on Amazon!

      Hey guys! I’m excited to announce that you can now purchase Dissonance on Amazon as an eBook. It’ll be out in paperback hopefully this week, and I’m going to put it on nook too–I’ll let you know…

    • Dissonance is LIVE!

      Dissonance is LIVE!.

    • Interview: Jodi Meadows Discusses her Novel The Orphan Queen

      I’m excited to have had the chance to speak with Jodi Meadows, author of The Orphan Queen.  In the novel we follow Princess Wilhelmina as she embarks on a precarious, exciting journey to take back her…

    • Dissonance by Mariella Hunt

      Originally posted on bookishwives: Original title: Dissonance Year published: 2015 Published by: Mariella Hunt Number of pages: 250 First sentence: “The December wind clawed at Allie’s face, stinging her eyes.”  Plot: Fifteen-year-old Allie Grant…

    the first week of being published

    the first week of being published

    A week ago, on May 29, I forced myself to stop dancing around the decision and began taking the steps to publishing Dissonance. Now it’s on Amazon for $2.99, and will be on Nook soon; the paperbacks…

    • Review: Wrong About the Guy by Claire LaZebnik

      Review: Wrong About the Guy by Claire LaZebnik

      This contemporary twist on Jane Austen’s Emma features the signature wit and swoon-worthy romance of beloved author Claire LaZebnik’s other fan favorites Epic Fail, The Trouble with Flirting, and The Last Best Kiss. Ellie…

    • cats, Sabriel, and my coffee tasting career

      cats, Sabriel, and my coffee tasting career

      Because books are my life and this blog is titled life, literature & coffee, I figured I’d make a periodical to keeps you up-to-date on two of those things while I wait to become a…

    • the first week of being published

      the first week of being published

      A week ago, on May 29, I forced myself to stop dancing around the decision and began taking the steps to publishing Dissonance. Now it’s on Amazon for $2.99, and will be on Nook soon; the paperbacks…

    • Finding Faith: A Book of Poems by Faith Owen

      Finding Faith: A Book of Poems by Faith Owen

      Over the years, I’ve met amazing people with many stories to tell. Some are gifted at poetry in a way I’m not; I’m blessed to call a few of these people friends. Faith is one of these…

    • eighth annual ginormous contest

      Originally posted on Susane Colasanti – Blog: TGIM, friendly neighbors! And welcome to June! Now that summer is pretty much here, I thought this would be an excellent time to get our summer reading…

    • Dissonance is now available on Amazon!

      Dissonance is now available on Amazon!

      Hey guys! I’m excited to announce that you can now purchase Dissonance on Amazon as an eBook. It’ll be out in paperback hopefully this week, and I’m going to put it on nook too–I’ll let you know…

    • Dissonance is LIVE!

      Dissonance is LIVE!.

    • Interview: Jodi Meadows Discusses her Novel The Orphan Queen

      I’m excited to have had the chance to speak with Jodi Meadows, author of The Orphan Queen.  In the novel we follow Princess Wilhelmina as she embarks on a precarious, exciting journey to take back her…

    • Dissonance by Mariella Hunt

      Originally posted on bookishwives: Original title: Dissonance Year published: 2015 Published by: Mariella Hunt Number of pages: 250 First sentence: “The December wind clawed at Allie’s face, stinging her eyes.”  Plot: Fifteen-year-old Allie Grant…

    Finding Faith: A Book of Poems by Faith Owen

    Finding Faith: A Book of Poems by Faith Owen

    Over the years, I’ve met amazing people with many stories to tell. Some are gifted at poetry in a way I’m not; I’m blessed to call a few of these people friends. Faith is one of these…

    • Review: Wrong About the Guy by Claire LaZebnik

      Review: Wrong About the Guy by Claire LaZebnik

      This contemporary twist on Jane Austen’s Emma features the signature wit and swoon-worthy romance of beloved author Claire LaZebnik’s other fan favorites Epic Fail, The Trouble with Flirting, and The Last Best Kiss. Ellie…

    • cats, Sabriel, and my coffee tasting career

      cats, Sabriel, and my coffee tasting career

      Because books are my life and this blog is titled life, literature & coffee, I figured I’d make a periodical to keeps you up-to-date on two of those things while I wait to become a…

    • the first week of being published

      the first week of being published

      A week ago, on May 29, I forced myself to stop dancing around the decision and began taking the steps to publishing Dissonance. Now it’s on Amazon for $2.99, and will be on Nook soon; the paperbacks…

    • Finding Faith: A Book of Poems by Faith Owen

      Finding Faith: A Book of Poems by Faith Owen

      Over the years, I’ve met amazing people with many stories to tell. Some are gifted at poetry in a way I’m not; I’m blessed to call a few of these people friends. Faith is one of these…

    • eighth annual ginormous contest

      Originally posted on Susane Colasanti – Blog: TGIM, friendly neighbors! And welcome to June! Now that summer is pretty much here, I thought this would be an excellent time to get our summer reading…

    • Dissonance is now available on Amazon!

      Dissonance is now available on Amazon!

      Hey guys! I’m excited to announce that you can now purchase Dissonance on Amazon as an eBook. It’ll be out in paperback hopefully this week, and I’m going to put it on nook too–I’ll let you know…

    • Dissonance is LIVE!

      Dissonance is LIVE!.

    • Interview: Jodi Meadows Discusses her Novel The Orphan Queen

      I’m excited to have had the chance to speak with Jodi Meadows, author of The Orphan Queen.  In the novel we follow Princess Wilhelmina as she embarks on a precarious, exciting journey to take back her…

    • Dissonance by Mariella Hunt

      Originally posted on bookishwives: Original title: Dissonance Year published: 2015 Published by: Mariella Hunt Number of pages: 250 First sentence: “The December wind clawed at Allie’s face, stinging her eyes.”  Plot: Fifteen-year-old Allie Grant…

    eighth annual ginormous contest

    Originally posted on Susane Colasanti – Blog: TGIM, friendly neighbors! And welcome to June! Now that summer is pretty much here, I thought this would be an excellent time to get our summer reading…

    • Review: Wrong About the Guy by Claire LaZebnik

      Review: Wrong About the Guy by Claire LaZebnik

      This contemporary twist on Jane Austen’s Emma features the signature wit and swoon-worthy romance of beloved author Claire LaZebnik’s other fan favorites Epic Fail, The Trouble with Flirting, and The Last Best Kiss. Ellie…

    • cats, Sabriel, and my coffee tasting career

      cats, Sabriel, and my coffee tasting career

      Because books are my life and this blog is titled life, literature & coffee, I figured I’d make a periodical to keeps you up-to-date on two of those things while I wait to become a…

    • the first week of being published

      the first week of being published

      A week ago, on May 29, I forced myself to stop dancing around the decision and began taking the steps to publishing Dissonance. Now it’s on Amazon for $2.99, and will be on Nook soon; the paperbacks…

    • Finding Faith: A Book of Poems by Faith Owen

      Finding Faith: A Book of Poems by Faith Owen

      Over the years, I’ve met amazing people with many stories to tell. Some are gifted at poetry in a way I’m not; I’m blessed to call a few of these people friends. Faith is one of these…

    • eighth annual ginormous contest

      Originally posted on Susane Colasanti – Blog: TGIM, friendly neighbors! And welcome to June! Now that summer is pretty much here, I thought this would be an excellent time to get our summer reading…

    • Dissonance is now available on Amazon!

      Dissonance is now available on Amazon!

      Hey guys! I’m excited to announce that you can now purchase Dissonance on Amazon as an eBook. It’ll be out in paperback hopefully this week, and I’m going to put it on nook too–I’ll let you know…

    • Dissonance is LIVE!

      Dissonance is LIVE!.

    • Interview: Jodi Meadows Discusses her Novel The Orphan Queen

      I’m excited to have had the chance to speak with Jodi Meadows, author of The Orphan Queen.  In the novel we follow Princess Wilhelmina as she embarks on a precarious, exciting journey to take back her…

    • Dissonance by Mariella Hunt

      Originally posted on bookishwives: Original title: Dissonance Year published: 2015 Published by: Mariella Hunt Number of pages: 250 First sentence: “The December wind clawed at Allie’s face, stinging her eyes.”  Plot: Fifteen-year-old Allie Grant…

    Dissonance is now available on Amazon!

    Dissonance is now available on Amazon!

    Hey guys! I’m excited to announce that you can now purchase Dissonance on Amazon as an eBook. It’ll be out in paperback hopefully this week, and I’m going to put it on nook too–I’ll let you know…

    • Review: Wrong About the Guy by Claire LaZebnik

      Review: Wrong About the Guy by Claire LaZebnik

      This contemporary twist on Jane Austen’s Emma features the signature wit and swoon-worthy romance of beloved author Claire LaZebnik’s other fan favorites Epic Fail, The Trouble with Flirting, and The Last Best Kiss. Ellie…

    • cats, Sabriel, and my coffee tasting career

      cats, Sabriel, and my coffee tasting career

      Because books are my life and this blog is titled life, literature & coffee, I figured I’d make a periodical to keeps you up-to-date on two of those things while I wait to become a…

    • the first week of being published

      the first week of being published

      A week ago, on May 29, I forced myself to stop dancing around the decision and began taking the steps to publishing Dissonance. Now it’s on Amazon for $2.99, and will be on Nook soon; the paperbacks…

    • Finding Faith: A Book of Poems by Faith Owen

      Finding Faith: A Book of Poems by Faith Owen

      Over the years, I’ve met amazing people with many stories to tell. Some are gifted at poetry in a way I’m not; I’m blessed to call a few of these people friends. Faith is one of these…

    • eighth annual ginormous contest

      Originally posted on Susane Colasanti – Blog: TGIM, friendly neighbors! And welcome to June! Now that summer is pretty much here, I thought this would be an excellent time to get our summer reading…

    • Dissonance is now available on Amazon!

      Dissonance is now available on Amazon!

      Hey guys! I’m excited to announce that you can now purchase Dissonance on Amazon as an eBook. It’ll be out in paperback hopefully this week, and I’m going to put it on nook too–I’ll let you know…

    • Dissonance is LIVE!

      Dissonance is LIVE!.

    • Interview: Jodi Meadows Discusses her Novel The Orphan Queen

      I’m excited to have had the chance to speak with Jodi Meadows, author of The Orphan Queen.  In the novel we follow Princess Wilhelmina as she embarks on a precarious, exciting journey to take back her…

    • Dissonance by Mariella Hunt

      Originally posted on bookishwives: Original title: Dissonance Year published: 2015 Published by: Mariella Hunt Number of pages: 250 First sentence: “The December wind clawed at Allie’s face, stinging her eyes.”  Plot: Fifteen-year-old Allie Grant…

    Dissonance is LIVE!

    Dissonance is LIVE!.

    • Review: Wrong About the Guy by Claire LaZebnik

      Review: Wrong About the Guy by Claire LaZebnik

      This contemporary twist on Jane Austen’s Emma features the signature wit and swoon-worthy romance of beloved author Claire LaZebnik’s other fan favorites Epic Fail, The Trouble with Flirting, and The Last Best Kiss. Ellie…

    • cats, Sabriel, and my coffee tasting career

      cats, Sabriel, and my coffee tasting career

      Because books are my life and this blog is titled life, literature & coffee, I figured I’d make a periodical to keeps you up-to-date on two of those things while I wait to become a…

    • the first week of being published

      the first week of being published

      A week ago, on May 29, I forced myself to stop dancing around the decision and began taking the steps to publishing Dissonance. Now it’s on Amazon for $2.99, and will be on Nook soon; the paperbacks…

    • Finding Faith: A Book of Poems by Faith Owen

      Finding Faith: A Book of Poems by Faith Owen

      Over the years, I’ve met amazing people with many stories to tell. Some are gifted at poetry in a way I’m not; I’m blessed to call a few of these people friends. Faith is one of these…

    • eighth annual ginormous contest

      Originally posted on Susane Colasanti – Blog: TGIM, friendly neighbors! And welcome to June! Now that summer is pretty much here, I thought this would be an excellent time to get our summer reading…

    • Dissonance is now available on Amazon!

      Dissonance is now available on Amazon!

      Hey guys! I’m excited to announce that you can now purchase Dissonance on Amazon as an eBook. It’ll be out in paperback hopefully this week, and I’m going to put it on nook too–I’ll let you know…

    • Dissonance is LIVE!

      Dissonance is LIVE!.

    • Interview: Jodi Meadows Discusses her Novel The Orphan Queen

      I’m excited to have had the chance to speak with Jodi Meadows, author of The Orphan Queen.  In the novel we follow Princess Wilhelmina as she embarks on a precarious, exciting journey to take back her…

    • Dissonance by Mariella Hunt

      Originally posted on bookishwives: Original title: Dissonance Year published: 2015 Published by: Mariella Hunt Number of pages: 250 First sentence: “The December wind clawed at Allie’s face, stinging her eyes.”  Plot: Fifteen-year-old Allie Grant…

    Interview: Jodi Meadows Discusses her Novel The Orphan Queen

    I’m excited to have had the chance to speak with Jodi Meadows, author of The Orphan Queen.  In the novel we follow Princess Wilhelmina as she embarks on a precarious, exciting journey to take back her…

    • Review: Wrong About the Guy by Claire LaZebnik

      Review: Wrong About the Guy by Claire LaZebnik

      This contemporary twist on Jane Austen’s Emma features the signature wit and swoon-worthy romance of beloved author Claire LaZebnik’s other fan favorites Epic Fail, The Trouble with Flirting, and The Last Best Kiss. Ellie…

    • cats, Sabriel, and my coffee tasting career

      cats, Sabriel, and my coffee tasting career

      Because books are my life and this blog is titled life, literature & coffee, I figured I’d make a periodical to keeps you up-to-date on two of those things while I wait to become a…

    • the first week of being published

      the first week of being published

      A week ago, on May 29, I forced myself to stop dancing around the decision and began taking the steps to publishing Dissonance. Now it’s on Amazon for $2.99, and will be on Nook soon; the paperbacks…

    • Finding Faith: A Book of Poems by Faith Owen

      Finding Faith: A Book of Poems by Faith Owen

      Over the years, I’ve met amazing people with many stories to tell. Some are gifted at poetry in a way I’m not; I’m blessed to call a few of these people friends. Faith is one of these…

    • eighth annual ginormous contest

      Originally posted on Susane Colasanti – Blog: TGIM, friendly neighbors! And welcome to June! Now that summer is pretty much here, I thought this would be an excellent time to get our summer reading…

    • Dissonance is now available on Amazon!

      Dissonance is now available on Amazon!

      Hey guys! I’m excited to announce that you can now purchase Dissonance on Amazon as an eBook. It’ll be out in paperback hopefully this week, and I’m going to put it on nook too–I’ll let you know…

    • Dissonance is LIVE!

      Dissonance is LIVE!.

    • Interview: Jodi Meadows Discusses her Novel The Orphan Queen

      I’m excited to have had the chance to speak with Jodi Meadows, author of The Orphan Queen.  In the novel we follow Princess Wilhelmina as she embarks on a precarious, exciting journey to take back her…

    • Dissonance by Mariella Hunt

      Originally posted on bookishwives: Original title: Dissonance Year published: 2015 Published by: Mariella Hunt Number of pages: 250 First sentence: “The December wind clawed at Allie’s face, stinging her eyes.”  Plot: Fifteen-year-old Allie Grant…

    Dissonance by Mariella Hunt

    Originally posted on bookishwives: Original title: Dissonance Year published: 2015 Published by: Mariella Hunt Number of pages: 250 First sentence: “The December wind clawed at Allie’s face, stinging her eyes.”  Plot: Fifteen-year-old Allie Grant…