Do your friends like you for you?  Or, do they try to change you to suit their needs? Do they stick up for you when the going gets...

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Do you walk around with your head held high and a smile on your face?  Or, do you slouch and frown, or worse, look angry or scared? Are...

In writing my novel, Lilly Noble & Actual Magic, I remembered as a kid, I found scary places both intriguing and terrifying. Again and...

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Hi Everyone,This week I am sharing another blog post from the website one of my favorite authors, and someone I am proud to call my...

How I Craft a Scene from a Single Idea, and then Weave it into the Story Title: Discover the Magic within you to believe in yourself. In...

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Best Recipe for Foolproof Chocolate Fudge Recipe yields approximately 5 pounds Ingredients: 1 stick butter4-1/2 cups granulated sugar1...

The Joy of Fudge!! What is your favorite holiday gift to give? Year after year, my favorite is fudge. Soft, creamy, sweet, chocolatey,...