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Top 10 Albums That Help Rachel Thompson Create

Not too long ago, I wrote a guest post for Rachel Thompson, a fellow author, as part of her ongoing series about raw and honest moments in life — where Rachel collects what...

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The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel: Summer Film Recommendation

In The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel British retirees travel to India to take up residence in what they believe is a newly restored hotel. Less luxurious than its advertisements, the Marigold Hotel nevertheless...

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Kipling Puppy Time: A 2nd Thank You

I love sharing the Kipling puppy love as much as possible, and it has been quite a long time since her growing cuteness has graced A Writer’s Life Blog. Hopefully these photos will...

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Prometheus: A Film Recommendation

Elizabeth Shaw: My God, we were so wrong . . . I grew up in a family of horror film lovers, and scary book readers. I was a kid, age ten, when Jaws...

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Summer Single: Celebrating 25 Years of Kylie Minogue

Kylie Minogue hit the airwaves in the late 80s with the throwaway pop ditty, I Should Be So Lucky. It is a happy pop song that I remember because I couldn’t get away...

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Sandcastle Thank You: Myrtle Puppy Beginnings

The writing life is a long and winding road, for most, and I include myself in this curvy path. The voices of my fictional characters reverberate in my head, what they want to...

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The Best Of Television: 3 Great Shows

But first a word from your film sponsor: A very happy Memorial Day to you and your extended family – may your thoughts be with those who served and those who still protect....

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Top 10 Romance Novels Of 2011: Guest Post By @sugarbeatbc

Look out for Sugarbeat’s Books new Top 10 Romance Novels of 2012 . . . Coming Soon! Today, it’s a special treat to introduce to A Writer’s Life Blog, my good friend Barb...

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Watch: Love Crime — A DVD Recommendation

Ever since I watched Love Crime back in 2011 I have championed this film. There is so much to like about this movie of corporate ambition that travels to dark places. For starters,...

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Favorite Albums That Help Eden Baylee Create: Guest Post by @edenbaylee

I welcome my friend, and author, Eden Baylee to A Writer’s Life blog. On her own blog Eden shares her love of music and writing every week. Here, Eden reveals how music inspires...

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