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Sneak Peek at ‘The Missing Peke’

The Case of the Missing Peke

By Kate Darroch

Publisher: Ad Astra Press (March 2023)

Genre: Fiction: Cozy Mystery/Thriller

Pages: 30

Via: Bittersweet Book Tours

Note: We received a complimentary copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

Okay. First off. Who can resist a cover like this? I mean, c’mon. Talk about “Too Cute!” Even the neighbor’s cat is gonna want to snuggle up with this sweet little fella. You will too after a few pages. Like this:

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Why ‘DAWN’ Is as Fresh as This Morning’s Sunrise

DAWN

A Complete Account of the Most Important Day in Human History: Nisan 18, AD 30

By Mark Miller

Good Turn Publishing, 2023

Genre: Historical Fiction/Dramatized History

Via: Author Request

Note: We received a complimentary copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

It’s Friday. But Sunday’s comin’!

And what better way to mark it than with Mark Miller’s PAWsome new book, DAWN?

Here’s the short version of why:

Oceans of ink have been spilled about the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ. It’s not exactly a new topic. But there’s something in Mark Miller’s re-telling that’s as fresh and vibrant as this morning’s sunrise. As relevant as today’s headlines.

Here’s the longer version of why:

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GUEST POST: Author Rick Rogers on ‘It Ain’t Easy’

Kimber here. Reminding some of you newbies about a Totally PAWsome new author we found last year-ish. Name’s Rogers. Rick Rogers. (Works best said with a tux and a martini. Shaken. Not stirred.)

Wait. Where was I? Oh yeah. New author.

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Rick Rogers, author of “Walking Home.”

About a year ago-ish, we posted a review of Rick’s memoir, Walking Home: Common Sense and Other Misadventures on the Pacific Crest Trail. Since we’re such whizzes at original titles, our post was entitled, Walking Home Charts an Unforgettable Trip on the PCT.  It’s our favorite PCT-ish read ever.

So when Rick contacted us recently with a guest-ish post, we jumped at it. Like:

Prompted by a recent author interview with Sharon Brubaker, Rick’s post is all about writing and the writing craft. You’ll love this. Trust me. Have I ever steered you wrong? (Well. Okay. There was that one time with the prime rib. But I think Mom’s forgotten about that by now.)

Anyway, just swipe the nearest burger off your human’s plate when they aren’t lookin’ and settle in for an insightful and engaging read. Take it away, Rick!

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