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Map of Shadows
It's good to step outside your comfort zone for reading.
As an indie author, build connections whenever, wherever you can.

Sheri McGuinn
Oct 1, 20201 min read
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Kristin Hannah
I definitely recommend reading Kristin Hannah's books - all of them - and if you already know you like hers, try mine.

Sheri McGuinn
Sep 19, 20202 min read
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Darling Rose Gold by Stephanie Wrobel
Solid writing. A tale of evil.

Sheri McGuinn
Jul 22, 20201 min read
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Bound in Flame by Katherine Kayne
The author did a nice job with the Hawaiian culture of the time period, connecting description with the story requirements, and I enjoyed th

Sheri McGuinn
Jul 22, 20201 min read
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A Day That Changed Everything by Beth Moran
Thoroughly enjoyable read with many light moments, while drawing the reader into the world of someone with agoraphobia.

Sheri McGuinn
Jul 22, 20201 min read
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An uplifting news item
Sharing a piece of news that was really uplifting on multiple fronts.

Sheri McGuinn
Jun 24, 20201 min read
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The Forgotten Girls by Lizzie Page: An excellent book for writers to read.
Page's characters are realistic women facing universal situations.

Sheri McGuinn
Feb 16, 20202 min read
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Backstory
As authors, we need to know all about our characters, but the reader only needs to know the parts that pertain to the story.

Sheri McGuinn
Feb 6, 20202 min read
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Warning for the New Year
AAR is the Association of Authors' Representatives ... a professional organization of agents holding themselves to a standard of conduct.

Sheri McGuinn
Jan 31, 20202 min read
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Resource for Historical Writing
Being called a Goody Two Shoes was a slur when I was a kid - I never knew it originated in a children's story.
Sometimes I love the internet

Sheri McGuinn
Dec 21, 20191 min read
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There, There by Tommy Orange
However, that feeling of disconnection while longing for connection was shared with the characters. Well worth reading.

Sheri McGuinn
Dec 5, 20192 min read
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Review: Fly Like a Bird
"The early evening arrived sullen and moist, ushering in the period of the day when time slows down, and the earth relaxes."

Sheri McGuinn
Nov 11, 20191 min read
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Review: The Good Neighbor by Cathryn Grant
A real page-turner with multiple twists and a great ending - happily ever after or chilling?

Sheri McGuinn
Nov 9, 20191 min read
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Review: Big Lies in a Small Town by Diane Chamberlain
Read this book when you have time to put everything else aside.

Sheri McGuinn
Nov 5, 20191 min read
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Review: Above the Bay of Angels by Rhys Bowen
Definitely a good read.

Sheri McGuinn
Nov 5, 20191 min read
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Review: The Accidentals by Gwin Minrose
While at times the pace was a bit slow for my taste, the intricate pattern created by telling the story this way was impressive.

Sheri McGuinn
Nov 5, 20191 min read
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Review: Floating in the Neversink by Andrea Simon
Delicious description of growing up in the 1950's.

Sheri McGuinn
Nov 5, 20191 min read
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Review: The Look-Alike by Erica Spindler
Review: The Look-Alike by Erica Spindler is to be released in January 2020.

Sheri McGuinn
Nov 5, 20191 min read
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Tiger!
Instead, the tiger stalked down the trail toward us, not the least frightened. Knowing how much damage an angry house cat can do, a chill pa

Sheri McGuinn
Nov 4, 20192 min read
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Catching Delta Doing Good
Delta took 120 girls to NASA with an all-female crew, to encourage the girls to pursue careers in aviation

Sheri McGuinn
Oct 11, 20191 min read
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"Your" News
Would the napalmed little girl running down the road in Vietnam have had the same impact if we'd been able to choose what news we'd see?

Sheri McGuinn
Oct 11, 20192 min read
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Choosing Professional Organizations
Belonging to the right professional organizations can help you network, learn, and advance your career. For writers and editors, the choices

Sheri McGuinn
Oct 8, 20192 min read
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You Tube as a Vehicle for Good
Video by Dr. Jacob Ham of Mt. Sinai is an example of information shared freely to help make the world a better place.

Sheri McGuinn
Oct 8, 20192 min read
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Politicians Being Friendly
All we have to do is make every positive interaction between opposing parties go viral!

Sheri McGuinn
Oct 4, 20192 min read
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