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Oat Cakes

I tried out two new recipes this week, and this is the first. This recipe for Oat Rounds, or what I like to call oat cakes, comes from 100 Sweet Treats and Puds by Mary Berry. I was pleased with the texture, but both hubby and I thought the final result was too sweet....

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The Alaskan Totem Poles

We saw lots of cool totem poles while in Vancouver and Alaska. Totem poles are not religious in nature but tell the story of local families, the way they connect and their different rights within the family group. Sometimes they can be used to mock or berate a family...

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A Marriage of Convenience

I’ve always enjoyed reading a marriage of convenience romance. This type of book is familiar and comforting and popular with readers like me. Since I snap up books using this premise, a marriage of convenience plot was the obvious choice when I decided to write my own...

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Make it a Paranormal Christmas

If you enjoy paranormal romance and like to get into a festive mood by reading a few Christmas stories, then I have a treat for you. Naughty, Nice and Paranormal and the sister box set Sugar, Spice and Shifters is out today. Both box sets are 99c and feature 15...

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The Lure of Body Parts

Body language is a fascinating subject and a writer can do a lot with their characters in this respect. I’ve read a few books on the subject, and I always enjoy the TV program Lie To Me, which uses body language as a focal point for the show. The Definitive Book of...

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13 Places to Visit in Sydney, Australia

We recently spent the weekend in Sydney. It’s a fun place to visit with lots to do. Here are thirteen suggestions of places to see while visiting Sydney. 1. The Sydney Opera House – do a tour or go and see a show. 2. The Sydney Harbor bridge – walk over it, climb on...

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