To be fair, it's always personal. But this time it's more personal than usual.
Tuesday, March 31, 2026
Almost There Release Blitz #rabtbooktours
A Collection Inspired by True Stories of the Jewish Immigrant Experience
Historical Fiction
Publisher: Acorn Publishing
Almost There offers an intimate, emotionally resonant portrait of the
Jewish immigrant experience in early twentieth-century America. This
collection of linked short stories follows individuals who faced the
uncertainty of a new land, summoned the courage to navigate unfamiliar
cultures, and endured the antisemitism that shaped their world.
While fictionalized, these narratives were inspired by interviews with Americans who shared memories of their immigrant ancestors. Their stories unfold against the backdrop of sweeping historical events, such as the Great Depression, World War II, the Holocaust, and the founding of the State of Israel.
Poignant and powerful, Almost There illuminates a pivotal chapter in American history and speaks to the timeless search for belonging, identity, and home.
About the Author
Award-winning writer Jean Seager graduated from the University of California, Berkeley, and received two graduate degrees from San Diego State University. Her writing has appeared in the
literary publications Mikrokosmos and The Long Story. In 2018, her story “The Award” won second place in the San Diego Public Library’s short story contest.
A granddaughter of Jewish immigrants who came to America from eastern Europe in the early twentieth century, Jean was fascinated by her mother’s stories of growing up as a second-generation immigrant in Tennessee’s tobacco country. The Jewish immigrant experience continued to intrigue her and became the catalyst for her writing.
Jean is a native Californian and long-time resident of Coronado, a suburb of San Diego, where she lives with her husband Bill.
Forest Legend Release Blitz #rabtbooktours
The Tale of Ol' Split Toe
YOUNG ADULT FICTION
Science & Nature/Environment Science Fiction/Time Travel Literature & Fiction/Action & Adventure
Date Published: 03-31-2026
Publisher: Mission Point Press
Mother Nature struggles to maintain equilibrium in a changing world
while fire, disease, logging, human displacement, and war repeatedly destroy
forests of centuries-old trees. Split Toe, a deer chosen at birth for a unique
education, travels through time to understand the interconnected workings of a
Michigan forest. He meets humans along the way: Ice Age hunters who trap and
kill a mastodon; Mukwoh, a young Ojibwe hunter who stalks Split Toe through
swamp and forest; loggers clearcutting Michigan’s white pines; Edra, a
woman advocating for the trees; Angus and Grace, pioneers who become a first
generation of family farmers; scientists from the future studying the impact
of nuclear radiation.
Split Toe witnesses two hundred years of conflict building between modern humans -- who fight to control the natural world -- and Mother Nature, who repeatedly reaches for balance. He wonders whether human ways will ultimately overpower Mother Nature, until he meets a boy who changes everything.
About the Author
Dan Ellens is an outdoor enthusiast who is passionate about connecting people with nature. He spends nearly half of each year in an isolated, electricity-free treehouse on Winterfield Pines Nature Sanctuary with woodstove heat, handpump water, and oil lamp lighting.
Dan has written four nonfiction books intended to inspire adventure, promote self-sufficient lifestyles, and connect people with nature.
While not in the wilds, Dan and his wife live in the small community of Salem, Michigan.
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Rhea and Crowley Book Blitz #rabtbooktours
Children's Picture Books
Date Published: March 10, 2026
Meet Rhea! She is a big, fluffy German Shepherd with a wiggly tail. She
is brave and strong, but she has a tiny secret: loud thunder makes her want to
hide.
Meet Crowley! He is a clever crow with shiny feathers. But he has a big worry for a bird: looking down from the sky makes him feel dizzy!
One day, on a camping trip, Rhea follows a yummy smell deep into the woods. But as she wanders further and further away from her tent, she gets lost just as big storm clouds begin to gather above her. But she isn't alone in the dark woods. She stumbles upon Crowley, a bird who would rather hop than fly.
Now, this dog and bird must become a team. Can they help each other be brave enough to find Rhea's way back to the campsite?
A story they won't outgrow
A Story That Grows With Your Child! This book features two versions of Rhea and Crowley's adventure:
Read 1 - The Read-Aloud: Short, rhythmic, and full of fun sounds for toddlers (Ages 1-5)
Read 2 -The Early Reader: An expanded story with more details and dialogue for independent readers (Ages 6-9)
About the Author
G.D's storytelling spark was ignited in the hallowed land of Wales, where his childhood was spent exploring the sea until the legendary midnight summer twilight. His journey led him through academia, earning degrees in Computer Science and Operations Management, culminating in a PhD focused on Virtual Reality.
While pursuing his studies in Nottingham, he met his wife. Together, their spirit of adventure took them first to New Zealand, where G.D worked in the video game industry and taught Scuba Diving. A seemingly simple job inquiry brought them to California, a place they planned to "try for one year," and where they still reside almost fourteen years later in Redondo Beach.
The family, which welcomed their son in 2012, is completed by Rhea, their quirky German Shepherd. Rhea became the key inspiration for G.D's first book, ABC's With Rhea, A doggy journey through the alphabet. Having observed that children learn best through stories, G.D wrote this book to craft a specific, relatable world for each letter, encouraging children to connect deeply with the subject.
He has recently published his second book, Olly's Journey, and is already hard at work weaving new tales and adventures for his readers.
G.D's mission is to empower children to pursue their own creative writing journey.
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Monday, March 30, 2026
McTeague Continues
I'm catching up on my excursion into the weird world of McTeague. Here are my thoughts in response to the second week.
The author created some intense and unforgettable characters. These days, he'd no doubt be canceled for even thinking of writing the exploits of this peculiar and unwholesome lot.
https://haleyalarsen.substack.com/p/but-for-all-that-the-brute-was-there/
Feel free to join the adventure anytime.
Here are my sources for getting your copy of the book.
https://ornerybookemporium.blogspot.com/2026/03/lets-read-mcteague.html
Emma the Elephant Book Blitz #rabtbooktours
Children's Book
This is a story for Elephant Lovers!
Emma the Elephant is a tale about a young elephant who lives in the Kalahari Desert with her wonderful herd. Emma the Elephant longs to be a strong, wise, and big-hearted elephant like her mother Norma and her many aunties. After learning to make good choices and experiencing hard-won life lessons, Emma the Elephant eventually becomes the elephant she has always wanted to be.
About the Author
Ms. Alana is a publish school teach and has been spreading a love learning and reading for decades. She two wonderful adult children who love to read!
Ms. Alana has always adored elephants; in fact, they are her favorite land animal.
Ms. Alana and her "was-band" lived on a farm in Hawaii where she owned a successful volcano tour company for seven years. She moved from Maui in 2023 and now continues to teach "on the mainland."
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The Guilt of Others Book Blitz #rabtbooktours
Mystery
Date Published: February 25, 2026
Publisher: Seacoast Press
The Guilt of Others opens with the sound of a gunshot in an overcrowded
office. But who was shot—and who pulled the trigger—remains a
mystery. Told through the intertwined perspectives of multiple characters,
each harboring secrets and scars from past and present, the story slowly
unravels the emotional and psychological web of trauma, secrets, and buried
motives binding them together. With nine suspects, three possible weapons, and
a detective whose instincts are starting to betray her, the search for the
truth unearths secrets no one was prepared to face.
About the Author
Sara Burrell grew up in Mableton, Georgia. She is a graduate of Young Harris College and The University of Georgia. Sara is in her twentieth year of teaching, and is currently a teacher at an elementary school in Georgia where she is the gifted program coordinator for third, fourth, and fifth grade students. Her husband of 18 years, 2 children, 2 hound dogs, and 2 cats provide plenty of adventure and excitement to her already-busy days. Through all that, she also writes books. The Guilt of Others is her second novel. Her first, Newsworthy, released in 2023, was praised for its suspenseful plot and surprising twists.
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Saturday, March 28, 2026
Living Soul-Full Book Blitz #rabtbooktours
Renewing the Mind, Restoring the Soul: A Small Group Study for Christian Spiritual Formation
Nonfiction / Religion / Spirituality / Christian
Date Published: February 27, 2026
Living Soul-Full invites you to a 26-week sacred journey of deepened
intimacy with the Holy Spirit, rooted in Romans 12:1-2 and the call to "be
transformed by the renewing of your mind." Within a trusted small group, you
will explore time-honored spiritual disciplines, discern the obstacles
hindering your spiritual growth, and discover the rhythms that nourish your
soul. Along the way, we will learn to identify and rewire harmful patterns of
thought while opening our hearts and bodies to Christ's restorative love. We
do his, in community, for the purpose of living as a healed and healing
presence in a fractured world.
About the Author
L.B. is a hospital chaplain and ministry leader whose passion is to help guide others towards spiritual regeneration and wholeness.
It has been her honor, through writing the Living Soul-Full curriculum, to
help build and nurture a holy space for renewal-where mind, body, and soul are
restored through God’s grace- and to partner in community with others
who desire to live emboldened, Spirit-led lives marked by vulnerability and
compassion.
Over more than a decade, LB has edited this guide as it
evolved into a trusted 26-week small group curriculum in spiritual formation,
integrating biblical teaching, spiritual disciplines, practical reflection and
even neuroscience.
She is deeply indebted to all those quoted within Living Soul-Full, whose timeless writings and teachings have, across the centuries, nurtured both our desires and efforts to cultivate a healthy soul within Christianity.
She also carries immense gratitude for every participant, facilitator, and all those whose vision for the “Soul Care” ministry at Mountain Christian Church surpassed her own, investing wholehearted from the very beginning. This curriculum is possible because of the support, feedback, and genuine partnership across her church community.
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Friday, March 27, 2026
Meat Cove Book Blitz #rabtbooktours
SAGATHRILLER
Meat Cove combines saga and thriller via Fundy's lurid diary, which appears between each chapter, forming a tale within a tale. As Fundy's grim memories slowly come back to life, her past and present collide in a riveting conclusion worthy of the first sagathriller.
Date Published: January 22, 2026
Publisher: Seacoast Press
Constable Fundy Sutherland is a buff, gruff Mountie with a price on her
head and a veritable ossuary of skeletons in her closet. A former JTF-2
sniper, Fundy is quietly raising daughter Skye in Cape Breton Island, Nova
Scotia when three events upend her careful obscurity: Skye brings home a DNA
ancestry kit; the doppelgänger of Fundy's runaway mother settles in tiny
White Point; and an erratic Venezuelan ship passes through the Cabot Strait.
As local disturbances and international tensions escalate around a NATO conference in Halifax, Fundy must leave her safe lane and resurrect an implacable past. Generational love story meets geopolitical suspense in a SAGA THRILLER barreling across the North Atlantic.
About the Author
Janice Weber grew up in Ridgewood, New Jersey and graduated summa cum laude from the Eastman School of Music in Rochester, New York.
At the time of her Carnegie Recital Hall debut at age nine, she was writing her first short stories. She has continued both pursuits, with her novels providing counterpoint to the staid world of a concert pianist, or perhaps with her recitals offsetting the staid world of a writer.
Janice’s novels have a worldwide following. Her debut, The Secret Life of Eva Hathaway, enjoys near cult status and is widely recognized as iconic Chick Lit – though appearing years before the genre was invented. Its colorful characters, verbal virtuosity, wit, and sensuality established the hallmarks of a style that has earned Weber comparison with Mark Twain, Fran Liebowitz, Harold Pinter, and Robert Ludlum (if such a hybrid can be imagined).
Janice’s novels happen between (and occasionally during) concerts. Music on some level infiltrates almost every book: Eva Hathaway writes hymns between trysts, Floyd Beck met the love of his life at Carnegie Hall, Leslie Frost is a concert violinist, and Ross Major listens to Beethoven when the going gets rough. Characters without music in their lives fill the void with swinging, murder, and treason, activities musicians tend to eschew since this would detract from practice time.
Janice divides her time between fishing villages in Massachusetts and Cape Breton.
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Montana Matrimonial News Teaser #rabtbooktours
Historical Fiction
Date Published: 10-07-2025
Publisher: NorthStar Press
Loneliness gnaws and chews like the relentless prairie wind. Dakota
homesteader, Digger Dancy, props his feet in the oven and waits for the storm
to end. His brother, George, barges into the soddy in a swirl of blowing snow.
George announces he will abandon his claim to seek a wife. He can’ t
stand the loneliness. Digger slaps a stack of old newspapers on the table and
convinces him to place an ad for a correspondence bride in the Montana
Matrimonial News. Doctor Gamla, the almost-doctor and midwife, treats
George’ s frostbite, and offers a cure for his melancholia. She tells of
two sisters living in tar-paper shacks along the Mad Dog River. The brothers
cannot imagine how Doctor Gamla’ s cure will change their lives.
Nickelbo’ s whole world is wheat. The homesteaders talk about crops,
worry about the weather, complain about prices, and dream what they’ ll
buy after the harvest. Asa Wainwright busts sod with a grasshopper plow.
Ingrid Larson dallies over planting to avoid her sister’ s wedding.
Drunken Oscar Borgom gets lost in a storm on the way to the outhouse. Through
it all, Doctor Gamla delivers babies, treats ailments, and offers advice.
“My cures work if you can stand them."
Excerpt
Digger Dancy paced back and forth across his soddy, ten steps from door to stove, eleven steps from table to bed. He had survived four long winters, and he would survive now. It was a matter of mental discipline. He focused on pleasant things: playing baseball in July, a keg of beer cooled in the river, turning the crank at the ice cream social, dancing to a polka band. Don’t think about Christmas coming. Don’t count the months until spring. Don’t worry about your brother. Read. Sing. Recite poetry. Read some more. Remember the poems you memorized in school. Listen my children and you shall hear of the midnight ride of Paul Revere. And the Bible verses you learned in church. Jesus wept. God is love. The Lord is my shepherd I shall not want. Get ahold of yourself.
Digger cracked open the door and peered out into the storm. A white curtain of blowing snow wrapped the world into a cocoon. He couldn’t see a thing. Yesterday, the storm roared out of Canada and dumped three feet of snow across Dakota Territory. Snow was still coming down. Icy cold robbed his breath. He slammed the door and added kerosene to the lamp. The earthen walls absorbed the light, leaving only a feeble glow.
He had sweet-talked his brother into homesteading the adjoining claim. They would share work and keep each other company. They would build their own life, away from their bossy mother and relatives. Sitting on a claim for five years was worth the title from Uncle Sam, in his opinion, but George suffered from melancholia. Dark winter days pushed him to the edge of sanity. George always snapped back in the spring, but even so, Digger worried about him. Lately he had been withdrawn and morose. As soon as the weather cleared, he would go check on him. Dear God, don’t let him do anything rash.
He pulled his chair next to the stove, rested his feet on the open oven door, and opened a Fargo Argosy that was almost old enough to vote. He reread a report of a baseball game. Homesteaders were too busy and too isolated to play much ball. Next summer he would convince his neighbors to play a game once in a while. It was the only thing he missed about Iowa. He didn’t miss his bossy mother or the town gossips. He didn’t miss everyone trying to tell him how to live his life.
About the Author
Candace Simar likes to imagine how things might have been. She combines her love of history with her Scandinavian heritage in historical novels that examine the early days of Minnesota and North Dakota. “I write historical novels to share painless history lessons about the fascinating and unique history of our region.”
Her historical novels include: Sister Lumberjack, book five in the Abercrombie Trail Series (North Star Press, March 2024) Follow Whiskey Creek (Sweet Honey Press 2023) Escape to Fort Abercrombie (Five Star Cengage 2018) Shelterbelts (North Star Press 2015), Blooming Prairie (North Star Press 2012) Birdie (North Star Press2011) Pomme de Terre (North Star Press 2010), and Abercrombie Trail (North Star Press 2009). Her short story collections: Dear Homefolks (River Place Press 2017) and The Glory of Ordinary Time (Wolfpack Press 2018). Farm Girls (River Place Press 2013) is a book of poetry co-written with her sister, Angela Foster. Candace’s short stories have been published in the anthologies: Spoilt Quilt (Five Star Cengage 2020), Librarians of the West (Five Star Cengage 2021); and Why Cows Need Cowboys (Two Dot Press 2021).
Simar is a Spur Award winner and Spur finalist from the Western Writers of America for her Abercrombie Trail series. Shelterbelts was a finalist in both the Willa Literary Awards in Historical Fiction and the Midwest Book Awards. Escape to Fort Abercrombie holds a Will Rogers Gold Medallion and a Peacemaker Award from Western Fictioneers.
Her short stories and poetry have received awards from the Bob Dylan Creative Writing Contest, Lake Region Review, League of Minnesota Poets, National Federation of State Poetry Societies, Dust and Fire, and the Laura Awards for Short Fiction.
Candace enjoys sharing her research and writing with groups and book clubs across the nation.
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Thursday, March 26, 2026
In Her Own Backyard Release Blitz #rabtbooktours
Thriller
Date Published: March 26, 2026
Publisher: Acorn Publishing
Every street holds a secret . . .
New to the neighborhood and reeling from the traumatic birth of her second child, Marlowe Moore is barely holding it together. Battling postpartum depression and anxiety, she’s desperate for stability.
But when she learns that a woman who once lived in her family’s new home vanished without a trace, Marlowe becomes obsessed. As strange things happen and neighborly smiles feel like veiled threats, Marlowe can’t shake the feeling that someone is hiding something.
She spirals further into paranoia, fixated on the abandoned case and determined to seek justice. But how can a woman who feels lost find a missing person?
Juggling the demands of her beloved family and her harrowing mental illness, Marlowe doesn’t realize she is caught in a cat-and-mouse game that could cost her everything … including her life.
About the Author
Ashley Hanna-Morgan is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) certified in perinatal mental health (PMH-C). In addition to her work as a psychotherapist, she writes about mental health to advocate for change and inspire hope. In 2016, she wrote The Afterglow, a mindfulness and cognitive behavioral therapy curriculum that supports parents with postpartum depression and anxiety. In 2017, she published I Gave Birth to My Heart, a collection of poems about the secret anguishes and innumerable joys of reinventing oneself after postpartum depression.
When she isn’t counseling clients or volunteering with Postpartum Support International, Ashley loves to experiment in the kitchen and spend as much time outside as possible in San Diego, where she resides with her family. In Her Own Backyard is her first novel.
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You Gotta Have G.U.T.S. Book Blitz #rabtbooktours
How Gratitude, Unity, Trustworthiness, and Spirituality Empowered a Sharecropper’s Daughter to Conquer the American Dream
Non-fiction, self help, memoir
Date Published: March 17, 2026
Publisher: Elite Online Publishing
"There are street signs named after you: One Way!"
Growing up in 1960s Memphis, Martha Daniel was no stranger to injustice. But her mother’s playful jab at her determined spirit, “One Way!” became a badge of honor, a reminder that her path would be hers alone to forge.
From an unplanned pregnancy and a troubled marriage to workplace discrimination and the sting of betrayal in business, Martha faced challenge after challenge. But she didn’t just survive, she soared. With grit, unwavering faith, and her trademark determination, she built a groundbreaking career in tech, launched multiple successful businesses, and ultimately found the love she always dreamed of.
You Gotta Have G.U.T.S. is Martha’s powerful true story, and a guidebook for anyone ready to turn adversity into achievement. With her four core principles, Gratitude, Unity, Trustworthiness, and Spirituality, you’ll discover how to unlock your own strength and success, no matter where you start.
Excerpt
Dreams are powerful, are they not? They nudge us, inspire us,
and won’t let go until we pay attention. But let’s be honest:
turning dreams into reality can feel like climbing a mountain. Fear,
uncertainty, financial sacrifices, or the fear of failing are enough to
make anyone hesitate. Sound familiar? You are not alone.
Welcome to the world of G.U.T.S.—Gratitude, Unity, Trust-
worthiness, and Spirituality. These are the tools you can use to tackle
challenges and turn your dreams into reality, one step at a time.
My life has been all about pushing through the lows that have
come my way, and believe me, I have encountered them at every turn.
From segregation and discrimination in 1960s Memphis, Tennessee, to
an unplanned teenage pregnancy, a less-than-ideal marriage, business
partners who stole from me, personal bankruptcy, and even the
heartbreak of losing a child to suicide —those lows made me question
everything in life.
Through it all, my faith, my dreams, and my integrity, coupled
with my G.U.T.S., kept me going. These core values helped me survive
and thrive.
Despite all those lows, God built in some critical highs to encourage
me to keep going. From earning my way into workplaces that valued my
input, to starting successful companies, winning multi-million-dollar
contracts, and meeting the love of my life, the highs have certainly
outweighed the lows. Those highs gave me hope and reminded me
of what was possible. Even though I had moments of hopelessness, I
learned that persistence, faith, and not giving up are key, even when
everything feels uncertain. The ups and downs, the good and the bad,
bring lessons. Sure, life can be stressful at times, but I learned that
every experience moved me closer to my dream. I didn’t give up, I kept
going, and it was worth it. I experienced a beautiful rainbow at the end
of the storm.
As a trailblazing entrepreneur and CEO of two high-profile
companies in the technology field, I have been through it all, and I
can tell you this: Success does not happen by accident. It takes clarity,
determination, and a solid strategy. Success in any pursuit is possible,
and it starts with dreaming big, making a plan, staying confident, and
working hard. From there, you have to activate the power that resides
deep inside you.
That is where G.U.T.S. comes in. In this book, I break success
down into simple, actionable steps you can follow. You’ll learn how to
face fear head-on, build unshakable confidence, say goodbye to “no”
as the final answer, and prepare for the sacrifices needed to make your
dream a reality. You’ll discover the importance of practicing Gratitude,
Unity, Trustworthiness, and Spirituality, qualities that have kept me
grounded through life’s toughest moments.
I am a big dreamer who does not back down from challenges, and
I owe it all to G.U.T.S. These four principles have been my guide,
helping me achieve success beyond what I imagined.
About the Author
Martha Daniel is a trailblazing entrepreneur, cybersecurity innovator, and motivational speaker whose four-decade career spans the U.S. Navy, government, and advanced technology sectors. A former Navy cryptologist, she transformed racial and gender adversity into a foundation for leadership as Founder and CEO of Information Management Resources, Inc., securing more than $425 million in contracts for clients including the U.S. Army, U.S. Navy, the State of California, and Disney, and later founding Cytellix Corporation, an award-winning, patented cybersecurity SaaS platform.
A published author and thought leader, Martha co-authored Million Dollar Conversations and On the Other Side of Midnight 2000, and her latest book, You Gotta Have G.U.T.S., delivers a powerful framework for overcoming fear and unlocking potential. Recognized by the White House as a “10 Women Veteran Champion of Change” and honored with multiple Stevie Awards, she is also an ordained minister and active board leader. Through her books, speaking, and mentorship, Martha inspires others to lead with courage, resilience, and purpose.
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Wednesday, March 25, 2026
The Extraordinary Dreams of Cynthia Peabody Release Blitz #rabtbooktours
Women's Fiction + magical realism
Date Published: March 25, 2026
A reluctant hero, mysterious portals, inexplicable abilities! She must be off her trolley.
Cynthia Peabody can’t sleep. Recently widowed, her future seems a dreary blur. While practicing meditation techniques to fight insomnia, she discovers a mysterious portal in her backyard through which her dreams are shockingly realistic.
She runs to her neighbor for help after a dream about a dog leads to a real dog in her yard. The next-door teen offers to be the dog walker and a surprising friendship develops. Juniper’s natural sincerity influences Cynthia to reevaluate her grumpiness.
While dealing with complicated grief along with her life turning toward the supernatural, Cynthia’s doctor’s report brings lousy news. What else can go wrong? She’s desperate for answers.
Pouring out her heart to her husband’s memory, she fears the only logical explanation is that she’s gone mad. But people in her hometown need help, especially a certain next-door teenager. Wishing she’d had someone looking out for her when she was young, Cynthia will do whatever it takes to protect the vulnerable, even if it means risking her life.
About the Author
USA Today Bestselling author Lynne Marshall has penned thirty-seven books. She has written Medical Romance for Mills & Boon, contemporary romance for Harlequin Special Edition and digitally with TULE. Publishing independently, she writes Women's Fiction where she explores the mysteries of life through endearing characters in unexplainable situations. Or, as she likes to call it, fiction for women of a certain age plus everyone who loves their nana.
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