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One of the great things about being an author is the

ability to meet other amazing authors and bloggers.

This section is devoted to wonderful books of all types.


Check back often and scroll all the way down as
I will continue to update it.

Bloggers and Sites To Follow


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The Lazy Readers' Book Club was created by Dr. Danny Brassell to provide short book recommendations for people who feel they do not have the time to read.
Every month he recommends a total of ten books for a variety of ages that are under 250 pages. http://www.lazyreaders.com/book-club

Kristin (Kap89} is a GoodReads and YouTube (Kap86x) star blogger who is so much fun to watch. Her reviews are entertaining, as well as interesting and informative. And she is always coming up with new reads. Click the picture to go to her YouTube channel and don't forget to subscribe.

Kathryn is a blogger who reviews all types of books. She's does a great job of getting to the heart of the story. Click on the picture or copy the links:
Shelf Full of Books  http://kathrynsshelffullofbooks.blogspot.ca/
Twitter: www.twitter.com/KathrynSvendsen
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kathrynsbooks

Books To Read - Click on the book cover to buy.

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Made To Measure by Glen Weissenberger
Funny, tender and romantic tale of law school Dean Garth Matthews who, upon receiving a multi-million dollar leadership award from a prestigious Foundation becomes embroiled in an international art theft ring, just as he falls hopelessly for the beautiful and mysterious granddaughter, Julia, of the Foundation's powerful Matriarch. First novel by esteemed legal expert Glen Weissenberger!

Check out Glen's wonderful new novel. Average review 4.5 on Amazon. I give it a 5.



Mists of Avalon by Marion Zimmer Bradley
The magical legend of King Arthur is magically retold through the eyes and lives of the women who wielded power from behind the throne. A spellbinding novel, an extraordinary literary achievement, THE MISTS OF AVALON will stay with you for a long time to come.

Diana's Note: This is one of my all-time favorite books. I have read it at least three times, and enjoy it more each time. Those of you who are familiar with the story, will see references to my "Kandide" series in it.

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The Fairest Of Them All by Carolyn Turgeon
In an enchanted forest, the maiden Rapunzel’s beautiful voice captivates a young prince hunting nearby. Overcome, he climbs her long golden hair to her tower and they spend an afternoon of passion together, but by nightfall the prince must return to his kingdom, and his betrothed.
Now king, he weds his intended and the kingdom rejoices when a daughter named Snow White is born. Beyond the castle walls, Rapunzel waits in her crumbling tower, gathering news of her beloved from those who come to her seeking wisdom. She tries to mend her broken heart but her love lingers, pulsing in the magic tendrils of her hair. The king, too, is haunted by his memories, but after his queen’s mysterious death, he is finally able to follow his heart into the darkness of the forest. But can Rapunzel trade the shadows of the forest for the castle and be the innocent beauty he remembers?

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Wildflower by Janine Carbone
Faith desperately tries to hold on and fit into the mold of the "typical" college student, but her life quickly spirals out of control when visions of her dark past consume her.
When these repressed memories begin to resurface, she relives the devastation of being an 8 year old girl dealing with abandonment, betrayal and death.
Faith soon realizes she never escaped the dangers of her past, and that her battles are real and present. With a sadistic predator prowling the campus while she painfully struggles to hold on to her new found romance, Faith finds herself fighting to survive all over again

Click here see the Book Trailer.
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The Legend of Dust Bunnies, a Fairy's Tale by Michelle R. Eastman
Michelle R. Eastman's charming book is a refreshingly lighthearted story about a very important topic: Being Yourself.
It will open your eyes to a world of dirt and dust that you never knew could be so magical and fun. Did you know that Dust Fairies come into our homes at night and spread dust, spider webs, and even spit crumbs into the carpet? They do! 
Well, not all fairies.  Artie is different.  He doesn't like messes, and he doesn't fit in.
At first, Artie is lonely and unsure of what to do, but then he takes matters into his own hands. It is the story about how and why a misfit Dust Fairy turns dust into cuddly dust bunnies and the joyful aftermath that follows.  (Picture book, ages 3-9)
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Dreams of Art by Sue Clyne
Sue Clyne loves to paint. Her dream was to have her art in her own book. Now she does. Her newly published "Dreams of Art"
has over 90 beautiful images that take you on an inspirational journey through the early stages of her career to where she is now. Sue's style is both magical and whimsical, with a strong sense of color that is simply irresistible.

Click here to see her book trailer



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Erica Dhawan is simply brilliant. Her concept of Connectional Intelligence unlocks the 21st-century secret to getting "big things done," regardless of who you are, where you live, or what you do. We typically associate success and leadership with smarts, passion and luck. But in today's hypercompetitive world, even those gifts aren't enough. Get Big Things Done argues that the game changer is a thoroughly modern skill called Connectional Intelligence. Virtually anyone can maximize his or her potential, and achieve breakthrough performance, by developing this crucial ability.  Connectional Intelligence is the ability to combine knowledge, ambition and human capital, forging connections on a global scale that create unprecedented value and meaning. As radical a concept as Emotional Intelligence was in the 90s, Connectional Intelligence is changing everything from business and sports to academics, health and politics by quickly, efficiently and creatively helping people enlist supporters, drive innovation, develop strategies, and implement solutions to big problems.


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