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If you can't beat 'em.... by Lucille Bellucci 6/19/2013 8:39:10 AM
the graceful surrender... more
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The Story Invents Itself by Kathryn Flatt 6/19/2013 6:01:39 AM
Another scene for "The Janus Rule" completed this morning, and it was a tough one. As I mentioned in yesterday's post, the conversation between Angel and a cop while on a date had to provide information while moving their relationship forward. Scenes... more
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Back in the Saddle by M L Stidmon 6/19/2013 3:46:07 AM
For my first posting I would like to announce that I will be re-publishing my first book, Thomas Monroe and the Greggs of Kesselt, as The Greggs of Kesselt through Smashwords. In 2004 I published my first book with my former publisher naively not kn... more
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book promotion by Byron Edgington 6/19/2013 2:18:38 AM
No writer worth a nickel is good at self-promotion... more
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Getting in the spirit... by Annette V Hart 6/19/2013 1:38:13 AM
As well as listening to speeches and music, watching films and poring over photographs, I've now given myself an authentic 'bob' haircut. Suddenly fed-up with my longer hair, (it's been muggy recently), I chopped it all off myself!... more
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The Not-So-Great 7-Even Caper by Debra Purdy Kong 6/18/2013 2:10:04 PM
If you live in Long Island and Virginia, can you trust your local 7-Eleven Store? If you live in Montreal, Quebec, can you trust any of the politicians?... more
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Gearing Up for the Release of the 3rd Book in the Executive Wives' Club Series by Tina Gayle 6/18/2013 12:17:39 PM
Find the first two book of the Executive Wives' Club on sale now at smashword.... more
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Online shills paid to control your perception by spreading propaganda using up to 10 online personas by Ian R Thorpe 6/18/2013 10:50:38 AM
Another 'conspiracy theory' turns out to be true. This is turning into a walkover for us 'conspiracy theorists'.... more
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Finally by Bobbi Ann Duffy 6/18/2013 9:54:52 AM
Reaching one goal sets up the need for another.... more
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A Simple Conversation by Kathryn Flatt 6/18/2013 9:08:12 AM
Done with the print edition of "Dabblers" for now, and today I started on the scene between Angel and the cop who is investigating the attempted murder of Jack and/or Tabitha in "The Janus Rule." The cop is also something of a love interest for Ange... more
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USING SIGHT WORDS WITH CHILDREN by LILLY PARSLEY 6/18/2013 8:36:36 AM
Sight words are those words that students recognize immediately (within 3 seconds) and can read them without having to decode.... more
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Tips for Connecting with Kids by Judy A. Strong 6/18/2013 7:33:39 AM
Having a child for your friend is a great privilege. Here's how to stay connected in good times and bad.... more
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Book club by Karen Ross Epp 6/18/2013 4:51:30 AM
Reading "Loving Frank"... more
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My top ten military fiction books by Will Belford 6/17/2013 1:31:00 PM
1. The Happy Return, CS Forester
Forester manages to convey more about a character in fewer words than just about any other writer I know. This book is a brilliant example, and brings to life one of the best-known yet most elusive characters... more
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Writers are transport machines by Neil D Ostroff 6/17/2013 11:19:52 AM
It’s raining. Fat drops meander down the glass windowpane in my office like so many overfed translucent snails. Water puddles in the street forming miniature estuaries where worms tunnel up from drowning liquid seeking refuge across th... more
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Free For Three by Thurman L Faison 6/17/2013 9:01:04 AM
Free book download at Amazon... more
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Serial: Chapter 2 "Hawkins County" - A Nostalgic Novel of 1970's Americana by Steven M Ulmen 6/17/2013 8:22:59 AM
"Hawkins County" has a dual story line until well into the second act. You have already met Pat O'Connor, the delinquent teenage boy on the run from the law. The premise of his story line: Can Pat O'Connor continue to elude capture by law enforcement... more
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Fourth Bilingual Blog (English-Spanish) by Jacob A J Taylor 6/17/2013 7:51:40 AM
This is our review of the Fourth Chapter of “First Light / The Second Expedition” in the “Yah and the Space Cadets” series. This blog is published weekly in English and Spanish and is made up of three brief sections: a comment, a summary and an excer... more
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Back On It by Kathryn Flatt 6/17/2013 5:50:36 AM
After a tumultuous Friday, I am back on track. I spent the better part of Friday in the Emergency Room with a minor health scare, but the doctors assured me I am fine. Due to that, not much work got done on "The Janus Rule," but I hope to get some mo... more
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Tom Wolfe was right by Byron Edgington 6/17/2013 5:12:20 AM
Nice place to live, but I wouldn't want to visit.... more
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And Now a Word About Fathers… by Kage Alan 6/17/2013 3:23:03 AM
Yesterday was Father's Day and my poor husband flew in just before my day with dad started. Poor guy can't catch a break. Why guy? Read and find out.... more
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Plannin' by Dorien Grey 6/17/2013 2:44:06 AM
Recherche du temps perdu... more
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Book Signing by Wendiann 6/17/2013 2:38:46 AM
For And When and the Sit N Do Nothing Series... more
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And When by Wendiann 6/17/2013 2:34:27 AM
I had my first interview this weekend with a book reviewer from South Africa. Learning my book was the cause of two sleepless nights for her, I await her thoughts of And When to appear on her site 'Why Can't I Stop Reading'. ... more
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Thinking Like A Photographer by Howard Alan Lantzer 6/17/2013 1:36:47 AM
A couple of weeks ago, I upgraded to a new Nikon D-7000 DSLR camera. I've been carrying it around looking for possible pictures. This kind of thinking is very different from the obscure and abstract thinking associated with poetry.
Alan... more
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Weekly Update by David Toft 6/16/2013 9:21:44 PM
Worlds End weekly update. A good week. Now at page 150 of 249 of the edit and I've managed to find another 1600 words. Word count now at 67,600. More importantly - I'm loving this story.... more
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Let Your Mind Be Free by Cheryl A Irvin 6/16/2013 8:51:42 PM
Let your mind be free of all the uncecsary worries which
life sometime present to us. Learn to just live and thank God for being you and love who God made you to be.... more
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The real Joe Dean by Will Belford 6/16/2013 7:18:09 PM
The real Joe Dean
The hero of ‘Blood and Blitzkrieg’ is named after my grandfather, who volunteered for the Australian Imperial Force (AIF) in 1916 and made it to France just in time to go into action at the Battle of Messines in Jun 1917, where ... more
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The Dead War Trilogy by George L Cook III 6/16/2013 4:33:40 PM
When the dead walk a hero shall rise! The Dead War Series Trilogy is the story of that hero, Sergeant Richards!
In the year 2053 the dead walked. Mankind was caught off guard at first but within six years mounted a massive military assault a... more
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Is Evolution Dead? by Stan I.S Law (aka Stanislaw Kapuscinski) 6/16/2013 3:55:02 PM
E Pluribus Unum
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A Fair Time Was Had by All by Gabriel Boutros 6/16/2013 1:08:49 PM
I attended the Ottawa Small Press Book Fair yesterday, June 15, and the experience was neither an unqualified success nor an unmitigated disaster. First of all, it was important to get out in public with my book in hand, and get comments and reaction... more
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Thank You For The Dreams Dad! by Edie M. Batstone 6/16/2013 12:00:45 PM
Life's dreams are often in its detours.... more
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My Father, My Teacher by Myra Wexler Darwish 6/16/2013 10:24:42 AM
A short, and heartfelt discourse on a father-daughter relationship... more
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I'm Back! by Howard Alan Lantzer 6/16/2013 2:49:33 AM
I am consistent about one thing...my inconsistencies!
I will be posting here from time to time; it's actually fun!... more
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Heidi Garrett Interview by L.T. Suzuki 6/15/2013 2:33:55 PM
Fantasy author Heidi Garrett discusses her new faerie series and the writing life!... more
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Human rights abuse inspired Ann Massey to write Salvation Jane by Ann Massey 6/15/2013 2:27:18 PM
In answer to the questions about how I came to write a book about Australian politics I have to confess that my inspiration was a human rights abuse by a political party determined to stay in power by any means. I am referring to the jailing of Pauli... more
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TIME by Clarence Prince 6/15/2013 8:15:15 AM
God says that His timing is different from mine, so when He doesn't fulfill my need in the time as I’ve hoped; He is still very mindful of sending me whatever I've requested! He is merciful and willing, I only have put great trust in Him! His memory ... more
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FREEZER by Robert A. Mills 6/15/2013 5:48:15 AM
I once had a full-size, upright GE freezer out in the garage for which I shelled out $149.99 (delivered). My next extraordinary ploy was to buy a complete Black Angus steer; the cost to me was $310, cut up, wrapped and labeled. Hell of a deal.
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CBP: The Good, The Bad & The Oh-Why-Did-I-Write-This-Awful-Thing? by Kage Alan 6/15/2013 4:00:20 AM
Some people want to grow up and become masters of the universe. I grew up and created my own. Ah, classic blog posts! Those little glimpses into the past...... more
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I'm Straight and Proud of it by Dark Knight 6/14/2013 8:03:09 PM
I think with all of the marches being done these days that straight guys should have their own parades. We could have signs like
" I love my Wife" Or
" I Love my girlfriend"
or
I am straight and proud of it-you got a ... more
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Metaphors of Life Journal: Technology, Aldous Huxley and Bus Shelter Shopping by Michael Robert Dyet 6/14/2013 4:29:40 PM
Technological advancements we could live without - and a plea for more productive use of our intelligence.... more
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Israel Did Too Little Too Late by Edward w Saint-Ivan 6/14/2013 2:08:57 PM
I am responding to news that a high level Nazi war criminal was found in Minnesota.... more
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Life Is Wonderful by Cheryl A Irvin 6/13/2013 6:55:16 PM
Life Is Wonderful and to be enjoyed. I really feel we all
should have happiness in our lives sometimes if not all the times. We are all blessed in some kind of way. Our blessings
might be different than others but we all are blessed. ... more
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moles, voles, gophers Oh My! by Lucille Bellucci 6/13/2013 11:40:20 AM
A battle to the near-death... more
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Reminiscing by Kathryn Flatt 6/13/2013 6:57:00 AM
The curious can go to my actual blog page to see a photo of the stone slabs mentioned below. ... more
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Why even write? by Neil D Ostroff 6/13/2013 6:40:25 AM
I’ve been doing the internet interview thing again and recently I was asked something that I hadn’t been asked before. The questioned posed was; “What do you hope to achieve with your writing?”
I had to think about that one for a moment bef... more
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Why even write? by Neil D Ostroff 6/13/2013 6:39:50 AM
I’ve been doing the internet interview thing again and recently I was asked something that I hadn’t been asked before. The questioned posed was; “What do you hope to achieve with your writing?”
I had to think about that one for a moment bef... more
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Is He Watching You? by Will Clark 6/13/2013 3:51:43 AM
HOW MANY TELESCREENS WILL BIG BROTHER HAVE?... more
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My Version of Comfort Food for the Soul by Kage Alan 6/13/2013 3:33:26 AM
Comfort food isn't always the edible kind, but I found myself reflecting back on what gives me comfort in life. It might surprise you. Or it might not.... more
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Only Ten Days Remaining in AWW Giveaway by Harry E Gilleland 6/12/2013 11:50:51 PM
Ten days remain in the giveaway for A Wandering Warrior at Bookkaholic. Enter for great odds at winning a free copy of the book.... more
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On the Nature of Fear and Hate by Dr. Sergey Sorin, MD 6/12/2013 5:49:28 PM
On the nature of fear and hate:
Almost every person has something that they have learned to hate or fear in life. It may be a particular person, event, object, brand, country, a mouse or anything else, large or small. Often this feeling is s... more
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Are We More Afraid of Death or Life? by Dr. Sergey Sorin, MD 6/12/2013 5:48:18 PM
Are we more afraid of Death or Life?
When asked, most people will admit that they are afraid of death. Some are more concerned with physical or mental deterioration that goes with the process, others are afraid that it will be painful. Many ... more
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Turn the Other Cheek or Not? by Dr. Sergey Sorin, MD 6/12/2013 5:46:42 PM
Like most people I know, I’ve been through some very difficult situations as a result of which we end up feeling or being hurt. In my particular case, it was a frivolous lawsuit that settled, but in the process I have gone through very intense feelin... more
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June Announcements by Blak Rayne 6/12/2013 4:09:09 PM
Blak Rayne Blog... more
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What a Positive and Patriotic Choice by Will Clark 6/12/2013 2:51:19 PM
CURLY, LARRY AND MOE WOULD BE A BETTER AND MORE PATRIOTIC CHOICE... more
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Inteview with Award Winnng Author, Carla Burke by Deanie Humphrys-Dunne 6/12/2013 7:56:16 AM
"This morning I have the tremendous honor of interviewing award-winning children's author, Carla Burke." "Welcome, Carla and thank you so much for spending time with me today."
"Thank you, Deanie. I'm happy to be with you."
1. Tel... more
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New Look by Kathryn Flatt 6/12/2013 7:07:32 AM
I decided to freshen up my blog page with a new background. I found the gently rippling water serene and soothing. Comments on the change are most welcome, or on any other topic on this blog. I'll also take this opportunity to invite followers to thi... more
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Being Franklin Zebb…1. The background. by Nyla Naseer 6/12/2013 5:03:17 AM
This is the first of my little blurbs about ‘Being Franklin Zebb’.
I want to tell you the background to my writing of the book. A while ago I wrote another book: Odd friends and Aliens, under the name of Franklin Zebb. I chose this name as ... more
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A Fantastic New Day by Will Clark 6/12/2013 2:47:39 AM
CAN YOU IMAGINE LIFE WITHOUT IT?... more
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TWO DECADES OF POETRY CAPTURED IN ONE COLLECTION by Marco Reynolds 6/11/2013 9:46:57 PM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
CONTACT:
Marco Reynolds
A Poet’s Expression
702-278-7325
dejuan_845@hotmail.com
https://marco-reynolds.squarespace.com
TWO DECADES OF POETRY CAPTURED IN ONE COLLECTION
Las V... more
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Serial: "Hawkins County" Chapter 2 - A Nostalgic story of 1970s Americana by Steven M Ulmen 6/11/2013 4:34:22 PM
"Hawkins County" has a dual story line until well into the second act. You have already met Pat O'Connor, the delinquent teenage boy on the run from the law. The premise of his story line: Can Pat O'Connor continue to elude capture by law enforcement... more
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LOVE by Clarence Prince 6/11/2013 12:33:00 PM
Friends, let’s try this, let’s allow LOVE to set up home within us, so that our hearts will become much more compassionate for others! It is imperative that we save ourselves no room for hatred! As only then we will have Christ on our side, fighting ... more
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Trinity, Part III by Stan I.S Law (aka Stanislaw Kapuscinski) 6/11/2013 11:35:19 AM
The Subconscious—or “Heaven”
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Humor by Ann Herrick 6/11/2013 11:11:50 AM
"When humor goes, there goes civilization."--Erma Bombeck
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Strange writer! by Neil D Ostroff 6/11/2013 11:03:34 AM
I used to think I was a really strange person. While everyone else I knew was out socializing and going to concerts, movies, and having meals out, I would stay at home, sit in my room, and write stories.
I thought I was even odder when I go... more
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SIWC by Erren Grey Wolf 6/11/2013 10:59:32 AM
Being an Independent Author is tough. I am a dreamer, not a business person. I wish I had someone to manage the business side of writing. I will be attending the Surrey International Writer's Conference in October, hoping to find a literary agent to ... more
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Third Bilingual Blog (English-Spanish) by Jacob A J Taylor 6/11/2013 7:36:48 AM
This is our review of the Third Chapter of “First Light / The Second Expedition” in the “Yah and the Space Cadets” series. This blog is published weekly in English and Spanish and is made up of three brief sections: a comment, a summary and an excerp... more
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Medical, Veterans, and “Price is Right” Fraud by Debra Purdy Kong 6/11/2013 7:23:35 AM
These three stories demonstrate not only how vulnerable people are to fraud, but how dumb some of the fraudsters can be.... more
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Today's Review by Michaelson Williams 6/11/2013 6:28:46 AM
Amazon Review!... more
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Digging for Details by Kathryn Flatt 6/11/2013 5:22:12 AM
The pages keep mounting in "The Janus Rule." This morning, I wrote one of those fun little scenes which features an informant and a clandestine meeting in a quirky place. I was on the brink of starting it yesterday but needed to decide on a locale. T... more
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Fleeting Shadows Bk 1 Jungle Stalkers by Saguaro Books 6/10/2013 5:53:08 PM
As Little Fox hurried along, he was very conscious of where he stepped because of the danger of trip wires and holes filled with punji sticks. He could not help but wonder where the boy he had just killed been going? Or, who and how many would be w... more
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Out in Public at Ottawa Book Fair by Gabriel Boutros 6/10/2013 5:45:41 PM
I'll be making one of may rare, and somewhat nerve-wracking, forays into the public realm with my novel, The Guilty, this Saturday, June 15, at the Ottawa Small Press Book Fair. (Once again, I find that I much prefer the anonymity of the internet, as... more
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About Me by Lisa c Miller 6/10/2013 1:44:44 PM
Hi,
I live in the beautiful state of Alaska with my family where the spirits of animals and men roam free.
I am married to a wonderful man and we have three children and foster girls which brings us joy.
I am currently a full-t... more
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Let's be Politically Correct at all Cost by David Ravenwood 6/10/2013 12:53:04 PM
Two valedictorians had the courage to say what they thought during their graduation speeches: Remington Reiner and Roy Costner. Roy ripped up his pre-approved speech and recited the Lord's Prayer to protest the suspension of prayers during graduation... more
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You will be touched by Neil D Ostroff 6/10/2013 8:37:59 AM
DROP OUT
Power was out. Flickering strawberry-scented candles lit the room. Nearly a decade had passed since Nathan stood inside someone’s home, since that terrible September morning when he lost everything he ever loved. Outside, a hurrican... more
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