Lori G. posted an article on LORI'S READING CORNER - May 25, 2011, 5:46 am
The Splash Into Summer Giveaway Hop is hosted by I Am A Reader, Not A Writer & Page Turners.  Each of the 300+ blogs listed below is hosting their own giveaway. Hopefully you can find time during the few days that  this hop runs to visit each blog and enter each giveaway. A l...
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Lori G. posted an article on LORI'S READING CORNER - May 25, 2011, 12:05 am
About the author ~  Earlene Fowler was raised in La Puente, California, by a Southern mother and a Western father which is probably why her Benni Harper series features quilts, cattle, smart-mouthed women, cowboys and a sexy Latino cop.   She wrote literary and commercial short fiction for ten y...
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Lori G. posted an article on LORI'S READING CORNER - May 24, 2011, 6:20 am
I am pleased and honored to have Elaine visiting my Reading Corner today. The Question By Elaine Viets “Which one of your books do you like best?” That’s the question I hear most from readers. I tell them, “That’s like asking which of your children you love the most.” I love all my lit...
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Lori G. posted an article on LORI'S READING CORNER - May 24, 2011, 5:54 am
A Father's Love: One Man's Unrelenting Battle to Bring His Abducted Son Home Liza L. Hotel No Tell: A Novel Bee PPearl B
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Lori G. posted an article on LORI'S READING CORNER - May 23, 2011, 6:15 am
Jean Henry Mead writes mystery/suspense and historical novels. She’s also an award-winning photojournalist, former news reporter and editor. Her first book was published in 1982, and she now has 14 published, both novels and nonfiction. She writes two mystery series, the Logan & Cafferty mystery n...
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Lori G. posted an article on LORI'S READING CORNER - May 20, 2011, 12:10 am
Journal Writing: Showing Me My Life When I lost the use of my body's right side to Multiple Sclerosis several years ago, I was advised to learn how to write with my left hand. So I used daily journaling as a way to practice my handwriting. At the same time, I read The Artist’s Way, by Julia Camero...
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Lori G. posted an article on LORI'S READING CORNER - May 19, 2011, 12:10 am
I blame Nancy Drew for my life of crime. Reading it and writing it. I was ten when I borrowed The Secret of Shadow Ranch from a cousin. It was the first mystery I ever read, and I was hooked. Then, to my delight, I discovered this was only one of a long series of adventures in which Nancy solved mys...
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Lori G. posted an article on LORI'S READING CORNER - May 18, 2011, 5:55 am
  Avid Readers, Prolific WritersKathi Macias Though not all children who are avid readers grow up to be prolific writers, there are few such writers who weren’t also lovers of words from an early age. And I am no exception. I’ve authored/published more than thirty books of my own, plus ghostw...
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Lori G. posted an article on LORI'S READING CORNER - May 17, 2011, 2:53 pm
Thanks so much for the invitation to drop by today, Lori. I feel a bit like the white rabbit in Alice in Wonderland—I’m late. I’m late, for a very important date! But the best part about readers (and those with wonderful blogs like Lori’s Reading Corner) is that they are kind and understandi...
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Lori G. posted an article on LORI'S READING CORNER - May 16, 2011, 11:22 am
Mailbox Monday is hosted by Marcia at The Printed Page. We share what books that we found in our mailboxes last week.Adrenalineby Jeff Abbott (Netgalley) ~  Sam Capra is living the life of his dreams. He's a brilliant young CIA agent, stationed in London. His wife Lucy is seven months pregnant w...
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Lori G. posted an article on LORI'S READING CORNER - May 16, 2011, 12:10 am
Looking Towards the Past When my husband was transferred to California for a two year project in 1990, I not only lost my job, I lost my identity. Simple as that. What I did defined who I was. I’m an introvert, and I’ve always poured myself into my work…and then all of a sudden I didn’t have...
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Lori G. posted an article on LORI'S READING CORNER - May 14, 2011, 1:56 pm
Last year, Simon Wood’s wife suffered a cancer scare and in her honor, he’s raising money for cancer research. In addition to taking part in a 100-mile sponsored cycle ride, he’s donating all eBook royalties earned on his thriller PAYING THE PIPER for the weekend of May 14-15 when bought from...
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Lori G. posted an article on LORI'S READING CORNER - May 13, 2011, 1:37 pm
Many people hold on to the expectation of prisoners being restored by some special class, some program, some psych doctor, or group therapy. A professional was to brief through an inmates file and decide what was necessary in order for the offender to be "changed or corrected." I myself was labeled...
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Lori G. posted an article on LORI'S READING CORNER - May 12, 2011, 6:48 am
Readers: Keep Your Favorite Author Writing! You reluctantly close the back cover on the book. A sense of loss and longing washes over you. You don’t want to be finished. How can you walk away from the storyline or the characters who are so real, you think you’ve seen them downtown? But wait. Ma...
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Lori G. posted an article on LORI'S READING CORNER - May 11, 2011, 10:56 am
I Will Never Quit Laura Griffin Several years ago I stood knee-deep in the Pacific Ocean, teeth chattering, wondering what on earth would possess a sane man to join the Navy SEALs. I was on Coronado Island that day, and my mission was partly tourism and partly research. I had decided to write a SEAL...
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Lori G. posted an article on LORI'S READING CORNER - Apr 28, 2011, 6:02 am
The Fifth WitnessAuthor ~ Michael Connelly Publisher ~ Little, Brown & Co Publication Date ~ April 5, 2011 About the book ~  In tough times, crime is one of the few things that still pays, but if defense attorney Mickey Haller was expecting an uptick in business ...
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Lori G. posted an article on LORI'S READING CORNER - Apr 27, 2011, 6:45 am
In the last few years, I’ve been discovering that the hats I’ve worn in past years—teacher, genealogist, historian—are morphing into yet another hat—writer. I grew up (quite literally) at my grandfather’s knee. Born in 1873, he had lived much of the history I studied from books. He spun ...
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Lori G. posted an article on LORI'S READING CORNER - Apr 26, 2011, 6:46 am
The Lost Summer of Louisa May AlcottAuthor ~ Kelly O'Connor McNees Publisher ~ Penguin Millions of readers across generations have laughed and cried with the March sisters—Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy—of Louisa May Alcott’s classic novel, Little Women. And there has never been a more beloved heroin...
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Lori G. posted an article on LORI'S READING CORNER - Apr 26, 2011, 6:32 am
Dear Strangers: A Novel  Ricki M-C Susan SKhlyaCatherine LMildred B Revenge of the Middle-Aged Woman: A Novel  Katie All of the winners have been notified. They have 48 hrs to respond or another winner will be chosen.
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Lori G. posted an article on LORI'S READING CORNER - Apr 24, 2011, 12:15 am
Fiction is packed with Facts One of the greatest things about writing a novel is all of the really cool things you get to learn. As a former journalist, I spend a lot of time and energy trying to be sure that everything I ascribe to a character or build into the plot is at the very least possible. I...
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Lori G. posted an article on LORI'S READING CORNER - Apr 23, 2011, 12:15 am
Q. What drew you to this particular story of Polish World War II survivors living in England? A. As a child, I was always fascinated when the adults around me talked about World War II. These were older family members who had lived through it and I would try to stay quiet so I could listen withou...
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Lori G. posted an article on LORI'S READING CORNER - Apr 22, 2011, 10:30 am
My new historical mystery series, which kicks off this month with the debut of SWEET REVENGE, is all about intrigue, revenge, murder . . . and chocolate! Now a number of people have asked me—did edible chocoltae exist in Regency England (ws jane Austen eating bobons?) Well, the anser may surprise...
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Lori G. posted an article on LORI'S READING CORNER - Apr 22, 2011, 6:53 am
5 Steps to a more productive summer for your child 1. Plan activities outside of summer camp or day camp If you want to make sure your child is having the best summer he/she can possibly have, you should definitely make some time for family and look into the free programs being offered in your comm...
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Lori G. posted an article on LORI'S READING CORNER - Apr 21, 2011, 6:18 am
My SCBWI Writer's/Critique group is very much like eating bread.  I can't do without it, and I don't want to!  I've been a member for four years and realize what a pivotal part they play in the life of my mind.  I don't make a literary move without them. This is a pretty selfless group of peopl...
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Lori G. posted an article on LORI'S READING CORNER - Apr 19, 2011, 6:17 am
Save Me ~ Sarah MShow Me The Money Monday ~ Llynndy The winners have been notified. They have 48 hrs to respond or another winner will be chosen.
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Lori G. posted an article on LORI'S READING CORNER - Apr 19, 2011, 6:10 am
Learn Something Every DayWe Are Young is Peter Jarvis and Gethin Vaughan. Publisher ~ Perigree Trade Publication date ~ May 3, 2011  About the book ~ 365 days-365 quirky, brightly illustrated, and entertaining facts. Learn Something Every Day entertains and informs readers with illustrations rep...
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Lori G. posted an article on LORI'S READING CORNER - Apr 15, 2011, 12:49 pm
In the spirit of the Friday Follow, the Book Blogger Hop is a place just for book bloggers and readers to connect and find new blogs that we may be missing out on!  This weekly BOOK PARTY is an awesome opportunity for book bloggers to connect with other book l...
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Lori G. posted an article on LORI'S READING CORNER - Apr 14, 2011, 8:01 am
As you can tell by yesterday's post, my good friend Jessica Park released her  new book yesterday ~ Flat-Out Love.  She has poured her heart and soul into this book and you can feel that with each and every word that she wrote. It's truly an amazing book (and I'm not just saying that because she's...
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Lori G. posted an article on LORI'S READING CORNER - Apr 13, 2011, 2:15 pm
BREAKING NEWS.......FLAT OUT LOVE IS NOW AVAILABLE FOR DOWNLOAD TO YOUR  NOOK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Click HERE to download your copy NOW!   Flat-Out LoveSomething is seriously off in the Watkins home.  And Julie Seagle, college freshman, small-town Ohio transplant, and the newest resident of th...
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Lori G. posted an article on LORI'S READING CORNER - Apr 13, 2011, 6:06 am
Devan Oops. Sorry I forgot to post this. The winner has been notified and has 48 hrs to respond. If I do not hear back in that time frame another winner will be chosen.
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Lori G. posted an article on LORI'S READING CORNER - Apr 11, 2011, 12:15 am
Mailbox Monday is hosted by Marcia at The Printed Page. We share what books that we found in our mailboxes last week. Rules of Civility: A Novel by Amor Towles (NetGalley/Penguin) ~ A sophisticated and entertaining debut novel about an irresistible young woman with an uncommon sense of purpose. Se...
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Lori G. posted an article on LORI'S READING CORNER - Apr 11, 2011, 12:02 am
About Show Me The $$$$ Monday ~ Welcome back to Show Me The $$$ Monday.  Each week I'll be giving away either a $10 Amazon Gift Card (if you're a resident of the US) or a book worth up to $10 from the Book Depository (if you live outside of the US).   The contest will run from Monday ~ F...
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Lori G. posted an article on LORI'S READING CORNER - Apr 9, 2011, 12:15 am
Revenge of the Middle-Aged Woman: A NovelAuthor ~ Elizabeth BuchanPublisher ~ Penguin About the book ~   Revenge of the Middle-Aged Woman is a modern Everywoman's tale. It is the funny, heartfelt, and sad—but definitely not tragic—story about love and how it touched forty-seven-year-old Rose...
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Lori G. posted an article on LORI'S READING CORNER - Apr 8, 2011, 12:15 am
When people ask when I first knew I wanted to be a writer, I usually take a deep breath and decide which answer to go with: short or long. The short answer is when I was a senior in high school. The long answer goes something like this: I grew up with two sisters who had great artistic passion a...
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Lori G. posted an article on LORI'S READING CORNER - Apr 7, 2011, 12:15 am
10th Anniversary (Women's Murder Club)Author ~ James Patterson & Maxine Paetro Pages ~ 448 Publisher ~ Little, Brown & Company Publication date ~ May 2, 2011 About the book ~ For every secret Detective Lindsay Boxer's long-awaited wedding celebration becomes a distant memory when she is called to ...
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Lori G. posted an article on LORI'S READING CORNER - Apr 7, 2011, 12:02 am
Pat K The winner has been chosen. They have 48 hrs to respond with their mailing address or another winner will be chosen.
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Lori G. posted an article on LORI'S READING CORNER - Apr 6, 2011, 12:10 am
Now You See HerAuthor ~ James Patterson & Michael Ledwidge Publisher ~ Little, Brown & Company Publication Date ~ June 27, 2011 The perfect life A successful lawyer and loving mother, Nina Bloom would do anything to protect the life she's built in New York--including lying to everyone, even her da...
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Lori G. posted an article on LORI'S READING CORNER - Apr 5, 2011, 6:32 am
Leann Sweeney was born and raised in Niagara Falls and educated at St. Joseph's Hospital and Lemoyne College in Syracuse, NY. She also has a degree from the University of Houston in behavioral science and worked for many years in psychiatry and as a school nurse; she ...
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Lori G. posted an article on LORI'S READING CORNER - Apr 5, 2011, 6:20 am
Show Me the Money Monday ~ AllieFool For Books ~ Erin B The winners have been contacted. They have 48 hrs to respond or another winner will be chosen.
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Lori G. posted an article on LORI'S READING CORNER - Apr 4, 2011, 5:57 am
Mailbox Monday is hosted by Marcia at The Printed Page. We share what books that we found in our mailboxes last week. Now You See Her  by James Patterson & Michael Ledwidge (ARC) ~ The perfect life A successful lawyer and loving mother, Nina Bloom would do anything to protect the life she's built ...
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Lori G. posted an article on LORI'S READING CORNER - Apr 4, 2011, 12:10 am
About Show Me The $$$$ Monday ~ Welcome back to Show Me The $$$ Monday.  Each week I'll be giving away either a $10 Amazon Gift Card (if you're a resident of the US) or a book worth up to $10 from the Book Depository (if you live outside of the US).   The contest will run from Monday ~ Fr...
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Lori G. posted an article on LORI'S READING CORNER - Apr 2, 2011, 12:10 am
Save MeAuthor ~ Lisa Scottoline Publisher ~ St. Martin's Press Publication date ~ April 12, 2011 About the book ~ Rose McKenna volunteers as a lunch mom in her daughter Melly’s school in order to keep an eye on Amanda, a mean girl who’s been bullying her daughter. Her fears come true when t...
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Lori G. posted an article on LORI'S READING CORNER - Apr 1, 2011, 6:52 am
In the spirit of the Friday Follow, the Book Blogger Hop is a place just for book bloggers and readers to connect and find new blogs that we may be missing out on!  This weekly BOOK PARTY is an awesome opportunity for book bloggers to connect with other book lover...
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Lori G. posted an article on LORI'S READING CORNER - Apr 1, 2011, 12:02 am
Welcome to the Fool for Books Giveaway Hop. This is a 2 day hop taking place on Friday, April 1st & Saturday, April 2nd. Thanks to The Bookish Snob for helping host and for the aweseome graphic she created! Each of the 225+ blogs listed below is hosting their own giveaway. Hopefully you ...
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Lori G. posted an article on LORI'S READING CORNER - Mar 31, 2011, 7:02 am
InsideAuthor ~ Brenda Novak Publisher ~ Mira Pages ~ 400 Publication Date ~ June 28, 2011 Source ~ NetGalley About the book ~  Dangerous to know... Virgil Skinner served fourteen years for a murder he didn’t commit. He’s finally been exonerated, but he can’t escape the gang he joined in or...
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Lori G. posted an article on LORI'S READING CORNER - Mar 30, 2011, 12:15 am
Friendship Bread: A NovelAuthor ~ Darien Gee Publisher ~ Ballantine Books Publication Date ~ April 5, 2011 About the book ~ An anonymous gift sends a woman on a journey she never could have anticipated. One afternoon, Julia Evarts and her five-year-old daughter, Gracie, arrive home to find an unex...
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Lori G. posted an article on LORI'S READING CORNER - Mar 30, 2011, 12:02 am
Show Me The Money Monday (week of 3/21) ~ TammiGirl Letters From Home ~ Amy M The winners have been notified and have 48 hrs to respond. If I don't hear from them in 48 hrs I will choose another winner.
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Lori G. posted an article on LORI'S READING CORNER - Mar 29, 2011, 12:10 am
The Provence Cure for the Brokenhearted: A NovelAuthor ~ Bridget Asher Publisher ~ Bantam Dell Publication date ~ March 29, 2011 Brokenhearted and still mourning the loss of her husband, Heidi travels with Abbott, her obsessive-compulsive seven-year-old son, and Charlotte, her jaded sixteen-year-o...
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Lori G. posted an article on LORI'S READING CORNER - Mar 28, 2011, 8:09 am
About Show Me The $$$$ Monday ~ Welcome back to Show Me The $$$ Monday.  Each week I'll be giving away either a $10 Amazon Gift Card (if you're a resident of the US) or a book worth up to $10 from the Book Depository (if you live outside of the US).   The contest will run from Monday ~ Fri...
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Lori G. posted an article on LORI'S READING CORNER - Mar 25, 2011, 12:10 am
Eyes Wide Open: A NovelAuthor ~ Andrew Gross Publisher ~ Harper Collins Publication date ~ July 1, 2011 About the book ~  Jay Erlich is a successful and respected surgeon and dad enjoying a romantic twentieth wedding anniversary on the beach when a call comes with the shocking news that his twent...
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