Laura Ingalls had a real-life cousin, Lena, whose life was completely different. She didn’t have a jolly, fiddle-playin’ Pa, but rather an alcoholic stepfather. Her Ma wasn’t making vanity cakes, she was busy caring for small children.
Not a kids’ book: most readers are grown-ups!
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We need more books like this
Gardening day. Strawberries soon!
These young artists, fighting cancer, have created some beautiful pieces. Bid via Cactus Cancer Society and help them out. I did! Inexpensive beautiful art for your home or as a gift
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I wish they still made these Jellos so that I could easily make a savory gelatin salad.
#Jello #Gelatin #salad
Gentle message to all: you might be troubled by the current administration and world events, and remember that you can protest and vote.
For the other days, turn to things that find you peace and ease. There is a lot of good out there.
Now showing at my house: Valley of the Dolls!
FREE on Kindle Unlimited
Hilarious quick-read romcom.
“I laughed, I cried, it became a part of me…This is an emotionally powerful narrative and I highly recommend it.” - J.R. Gudzune, Amazon 5-star review
#romcom #ebooks #KindleUnlimited
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It’s still free on Kindle Unlimited
I’ll check it out! I love flash fiction, though I’m terrible at writing it!
There's even a recipe for Blackbird Pie, which Laura said her family ate after they shot a bunch of birds eating their corn. I don't recommend it!
Some of it relates to the mentions of food in Laura Ingalls Wilder's books (using "saleterus" and eating wild game) as well as Laura's cousin Lena's experiences in restaurant work (Yankton, Dakota Territory, in 1880).
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If you're interested in foodways of the prairie ca. 1880, I've just published an article about it.
She’s so pretty!
My TBR “pile” is on Kindle. Thus I spent the afternoon cleaning out the tool shed. Ugh.
That’s a good thing. My notes are like “I love this part!” And later I scratch that out and write WTH?
I love this book! Just reread it. I would like to have seen another book in this setting.
This looks like a pet fox!
Good grief!
Unserious book reviews! Now we’re talking!
I can’t imagine how—but why not be the first?
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You're a woman in her early 30s. Mom has called her back to her hometown but won't tell you why. And she has a 24-year-old boyfriend! How would YOU put up with it?
Find out what Rayann did in this romcom, FREE TODAY!
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It’s a nice day. My urge tells me to garden or prep for a big homemade Chinese dinner. But my mind says WRITE. The ongoing battle.
#writers #thewritinglife
Loved this! Read it twice
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Sometimes you have no better place to go, Mom never changes & the guy you just met grabs your heart.
A page-turner romcom loaded with surprises. Perfect for fans of Beth O'Leary, Sophie Kinsella, Helen Fielding & Christina Lauren!
#booksky
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The Emotional Craft of Fiction is gold!
This looks fascinating!
