May 25th, 2010
Fiction
Author: Carol Bergmanwww.carolbergman.net Reviewed By: Anne Holmes Say Nothing is Carol Bergman’s first foray into the murder mystery genre, but since the cover indicates that is “A Margaret Singer Murder Mystery,” I suspect she has plans to write more about her 58-year old private investigator, who prefers to be called Peg. Readers learn from page […]
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May 25th, 2010
Relationships
Author: Vikki Stark, M.S.W.www.runawayhusbands.com Reviewed By: Anne Holmes In this book, Vikki Stark shares her painful story and provides plenty of stories from others, as well as, help and support as she writes of “Wife Abandonment Syndrome.” She explains that WAS is a pattern of behavior in which the husband leaves his wife out of […]
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May 25th, 2010
Historical Fiction
Author: p.m. terrellwww.pmterrell.com Reviewed By: Anne Holmes Note: This is a true story. As author Terrell tells it, her book technically falls into two genres: creative non-fiction and historical fiction. She\’s deservedly proud that her original manuscript was admitted to the Nashville Government Metropolitan Archives for use by future historians and researchers. It\’s also winner […]
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May 10th, 2010
Elder Care
Author: Ellen Bessowww.ellenbesso.com Reviewed By: Melinda Cianos As a certified life coach and a Registered Clinical Counselor, Ellen Basso explains how a balanced approach to caring for aging loved ones is crucial for the well-being of both the care giver and receiver. As her own mother is suffering with Alzheimer’s and she devotes time caring […]
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May 10th, 2010
Children's Books
Author: Tina Marie Turbinwww.dannythedragon.com Reviewed By: Melinda Cianos Superb illustrations by Aija Jasuna color the pages of this children\’s book by Tina Marie Turbin. Danny the Dragon and his sidekick, Skipper, befriend Jimmy and his family and the adventures are surely just beginning because the tale ends with Danny saying “I will tell you some […]
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April 30th, 2010
Business
Author: M. B. (Mary Beth) Izardconsultach.com/boomerpreneurs Reviewed By: Anne Holmes BoomerPreneurs: How Baby Boomers Can Start Their Own Business, Make Money and Enjoy Life Have you ever thought about starting your own business? As a baby boomer woman, the answer is probably “yes.” It seems baby boomer women entrepreneurs are on the cusp of the […]
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April 12th, 2010
Fiction
Author: Nancy Gotter Gateswww.nancygottergates.com Reviewed By: Sand Castles Author Nancy Gotter Gates is no stranger to weaving stories of murder, mayhem, and intrigue. Sand Castles, however, was a different route for this seasoned author, and a heart-warming one at that. Baby boomer Ginny went from home to marriage with nothing in between. Her 38-year marriage […]
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April 12th, 2010
Health Care and Physical Fitness
Author: Arielle Mariewww.redhotrevolution.com Reviewed By: Melinda Cianos Sophia Loren once said that “Mistakes are part of the dues one pays for a full life.” The quote is featured in Arielle Marie’s uplifting little book, Red Hot Revolution. There are many more inspirational words found on the pages of this pocket-size “gift.” Written in honor of […]
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April 12th, 2010
Humor
Author: Judy Gruenwww.judygruen.com Reviewed By: Georgia Richardson I\’m always skeptical of humor books because I think I\’m the funniest woman alive. I\’m not. Judy Gruen wins that trophy. A three time award-winning humorist, Gruen opened up my laughter box and wore it out. The Women\’s Daily Irony Supplement simply left me in stitches. The chapter […]
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April 7th, 2010
Fiction
Author: Pam Ingebritsonwww.oaktara.com Reviewed By: Georgia Richardson CHANCEY DOUBLE-BACK, set in a sleepy little town in New Mexico, is the story of two families from the opposite side of the tracks. However, when murder occurs, even sleepy little towns must face the facts, and in this case…the past. The town’s most evil of men, Dan […]
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