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According to Goodreads I’ve read 30 of my goal of 35 books for the year. I count 28 in this summary for 2022.
Although the year isn’t quite over, my current read “Sister Mother Warrior” is nearly 500 pages and as of today I’m at only 10% read. Chances are I might finish it but with visitors & holiday festivities, I very much doubt it.
First year I’ve not met my goal but am giving myself a break, all things considered.
Thanks to the great indie authors I discovered this year and to those I returned to. Please keep those great books coming!!

My December #bookstack

It’s my bday month and my rule is no Christmas decorations until after my bday but i’m making an exception.

I’m liking this #decemberbookstack — only two non-fictions and totally cheating with the Fodor’s but hey, it is a book. Unfortunately, only one Indie Author, however, if you’re looking for YA novels for middle grade readers, check out the the Dragonborn series by Brett Humphrey. Perfect adventure series. My grandson loved them.

Death Comes to Pemberley by PD James

Education for Critical Consciousness by Paulo Freire

Carrie by Stephen King

Edge of Eternity by Ken Follett

Mansfield Park by Jane Austen

Book of Flying by Keith Miller

Fodor’s Essential Great Britain

Rebellion by @bretthumphreyauthor

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I’ve been beside myself with excitement because the cover for “Swan Song” was finalized just in time for the holiday events held the past 2 weekends. Kudos to Terri J. Kitts, graphic artist with Fiverr, for creating a beautiful cover whilst dealing with my ocd about details. I discovered Terri on LinkedIn. Highly recommend. Getting closer to the finish of this project. Stay tuned!

Thanks go to fellow indie author Mark Bierman for this focus article and for the heartfelt reviews of my books. It’s great when a reader/reviewer “gets it”!

Please Welcome Author Susanne Perry

Happy Hump-Day! We’re halfway through the week and plowing through November. I don’t know about your area, but here, our stores have been lined with …

Please Welcome Author Susanne Perry

Here’s a tiny snippet from my soon-to-be-released novel, Swan Song. I’m excited for this one to finally be out there and will share the cover with you soon. More info below. #swansongthenovel #indieauthors #tuesdayteasers

More about “Swan Song” Mara Cordovan’s life had been rough even before she learned she was dying. Her death sentence was caused by chemical exposure in the workplace. Corporate greed was to blame —and her demise could have been prevented. With nothing left to lose, she decides against seeking restitution in the time she has left. Instead, Mara wants revenge.

Thank you to everyone who attended the Robson Ranch Art Crawl 2022 yesterday. I hope you all enjoyed the event as much as I did. So nice to be out and about talking with readers, friends and neighbors. Again, my thanks to Judi & Paul and all the other home gallery hosts as well.

Stay tuned for info about next Saturday’s Craft Fair in the Hermosa ballroom here at RR from 9-1pm. Have a lovely week, everyone!

Participating in my neighborhood Art Crawl today. 30+ artists at 17 home galleries, most within a few steps of each other. So enjoyed setting up yesterday afternoon instead of this morning — a first for me. Big thanks to my friends Judi & Paul, hosts of home gallery #7.

The Crawl is organized in part by the amazing Judi and she does an incredible job putting it together each year while creating at the same time. So in awe of her. Looking forward to a fun event. If you are in the area, come see us.

We’re a week into the month but I have issues with deadlines. Just for the fun of it, I’m challenging myself with a #novemberbookstack
I seem to have many books that begin with M or P, but here we go. All authors should start titling our books with words that begin with vowels.

The Narnia Chronicles by C. S. Lewis
O Jerusalem by Laurie R. King
Veteran by me!
The Edge of Eternity by Ken Follett
The Monkey Wrench Gang by Edward Abbey
The Beekeeper’s Apprentice by Laurie R. King
Education for Critical Consciousness by Paulo Freire
Runaway, also by me!

In honor of Veteran’s Day on Nov 11, “Veteran” Book 2 in the City Streets series will be only 99c for digital copy on Amazon, Kobo, Barnes&Noble Nook and other digital retailers through the month of November.

“Veteran” has a special place in my heart as does the MC, a Gulf War vet named Ty. I met courageous, resilient people as I interviewed vets to write the story which is dedicated to my three brothers, each of whom served in our armed forces.

Download Veteran today for 99c
OR — Is there a special Veteran in your life?
Purchase an autographed softcover copy of “Veteran” for them for only $12+postage.
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