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As writers, we all have our favorite writing methods. For instance, some swear by Scrivener, while others write in Word or Google docs. Some prefer to draft longhand, using colorful gel pens and notebooks. Most of us have a favorite writing book (or ten), too. These books have helped us understand storytelling better, demystifying certain aspects of writing. Well, today I'm taking part in...

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Recipe: Ratatouille

With all the great summer produce around, I love making this vegetable stew. It's great for vegetarians --serve it with rice or couscous -- and meat lovers enjoy this dish too. This recipe takes a little time but the final result is very tasty. Ingredients: 1 large...

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Thirteen Tips for Entertaining

Sometimes entertaining can be a little scary. Here are some tips for beginners... Thirteen Tips for Entertaining i.e. Entertaining 101 1. Think ahead and set the table in the morning or afternoon of the dinner. 2. Make the table special with a simple seasonal...

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Recipe: Pinata Birthday Cake

I saw this recipe for a Pinata Birthday cake on the Australian version of Better Homes and Gardens. It's for a children's birthday cake, but it was also perfect for my sweet-tooth father. I was a bit short of time and didn't make the cake. I purchased a sponge cake...

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The Senses: Thirteen Things That Relate to Smell

Two things made me think about smell today. I'm currently working on polishing book twelve in my Middlemarch Mates series and I'd overdone the word "smell". Also one of the ponds we walk past during our evening walk really honks. I think it's due to the hot weather...

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Recipe: Easy Beer Bread

Here's a very easy recipe for bread. It's the sort of recipe you can whip up very quickly when you're short of bread or you need some bread to go with a pot of soup. The recipe is from Jo Seagar's Easy-Peasy summer entertaining recipe book. Beer Bread 3 cups flour 3...

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Thirteen Ways to Have The Perfect Pout

This week I’m all about a sexy pout. Thirteen Ways to Have Sexy Lips and the Perfect Pout 1. The skin on the lips is delicate and tender and it pays to take care. Dead skin on the lips needs to be removed carefully. Do not bite or chew it off because this can lead to...

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