Beer Money In the explosive opening to an exciting new mystery series, private investigator Burr Ashland learns that his best friend, a history professor, has been murdered. Burr is plunged into an investigation that puts him in the middle of a violent struggle not just between the present and the past, but between good and … Continue reading “Beer Money Excerpt & Book Tour”
My Soapbox on Teen Moms and Matthew’s (AKA Little M) Birth Story
I realized I had never told Matthew’s birth story on here before. When I am out with both my boys I am often asked if Matthew is my stepson. I do look young for my age but I find it awful and a little insulting for random people to ask me questions like that. Matthew … Continue reading “My Soapbox on Teen Moms and Matthew’s (AKA Little M) Birth Story”
The Tale of Lucia Grandi Guest Review & Book Tour
The Tale of Lucia Grandi When an old woman is asked to tell the story of her life, she tells an intense and poignant tale about growing up in and surviving a warring suburban family during the 1950s and ’60s. Written as a memoir, each chapter describes a particular incident in Lucia’s life which shows … Continue reading “The Tale of Lucia Grandi Guest Review & Book Tour”
Del Monte Southwestern Tomato Kick-Off Giveaway & $25 Visa Gift Card Giveaway
I posted about a great Del Monte contest several weeks ago and I was amazed at how many people were entering and super glad! Del Monte is a favorite around our house and I love that they always run super fun contests on their social media pages like their Facebook, Pinterest, and Twitter! They have … Continue reading “Del Monte Southwestern Tomato Kick-Off Giveaway & $25 Visa Gift Card Giveaway”
Southwestern Chicken Recipe with Del Monte® Petite Cut® Diced Tomatoes with Green Chilies
Southwestern Chicken Recipe I have been wanting to make a spicy dish for my husband lately. I can’t do too much in that way because of having my gallbladder out and I want to be able to eat dinner as well. I was sent a couple cans of awesome Del Monte® Petite Cut® Diced Tomatoes … Continue reading “Southwestern Chicken Recipe with Del Monte® Petite Cut® Diced Tomatoes with Green Chilies”
A Song for Julia Book Blast & Give Away
A Song for Julia (Thompson Sisters) Everyone should have something to rebel against. Crank Wilson left his South Boston home at sixteen to start a punk band and burn out his rage at the world. Six years later, he’s still at odds with his father, a Boston cop, and doesn’t ever speak to his mother. … Continue reading “A Song for Julia Book Blast & Give Away”
Winter 2013 Blogathon Bash Kick Off Post
The Winter 2013 Blogathon is this weekend, January 25-28! Its fun and free! The Blogathon starts at 8:00am EST today and ends at 8:00am EST on Monday! I loved doing this last last summer and I really felt like I got a ton done that I would not have done normally. There is always a huge list of … Continue reading “Winter 2013 Blogathon Bash Kick Off Post”
Amazing Tailgate Appetizer Recipe – Texas Cheese Dip
I was looking through my grandmother’s recipes and I found one for a spicy sounding cheese dip named Texas Cheese Dip. It was cut out from a magazine but I can’t tell which one so there is my disclaimer that I did not make this up. I did however change several ingredients because I want … Continue reading “Amazing Tailgate Appetizer Recipe – Texas Cheese Dip”
$50 Amazon GC or $50 Paypal Cash Give Away!
I’ve teamed up with a select group of great bloggers to bring you this winner’s choice giveaway, hosted by Generations of Savings & This Flourishing Life. The prize is a either $50 Amazon Gift Card or $50 PayPal Cash. This giveaway will run from 1/21 at 11:01 PM CST to 1/31 at 11:59pm CST and … Continue reading “$50 Amazon GC or $50 Paypal Cash Give Away!”
Republic Book Blast & Give Away
Republic Book Blast & Give Away Republic Ken Murphy is a 45 year-old National Guard Colonel and senior manager at a computer chip manufacturer in quiet Highview, West Virginia. In this future history featuring frightening parallels to our present, the local economy is thrown into a tailspin when the plant is suddenly shut down, even … Continue reading “Republic Book Blast & Give Away”