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A best-selling author gives her characters a genuine sense of self

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I'm delighted to welcome Melissa Foster to my blog again today, celebrating the release of her best-selling novel, Come Back to Me . Click here for my review of Come Back to Me . Melissa doesn't just write great novels but she supports lots of other new novelists through the Women's Literary Cafe. If you head over there you'll be able to find out all about the great New Release Week starting today--what a great day to think about reading and writing good books and good characters. Over to you Melissa. Finding a Sense of Self, by Melissa Foster I love to read. I read everything from books and magazines to the backs of cereal boxes and candy wrappers. I eat that candy first, of course! What could be more fun than reading, learning, gathering data, or getting lost in someone else’s life? Well, I suppose, creating that life could be more fun, if you love to write. For me, I find reading and writing equally as exciting, though writing does hold a special spark...

Gratitude blog hop Nov 16th

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Yes! It's the Gratitude Blog Hop, courtesy of WoMen's Literary Cafe. I'm thanking Melissa Foster for sharing this wondering post. And for offering a free book--read on to find out more (and leave a comment with your email address). In fact, lots of authors are offering free gifts today, so just follow the links, enjoy some wonderful posts, and add these gifts of Gratitude to your reading list. Gratitude, by Melissa Foster If you are following our blog hop, then you are reading many blogs about gratitude. I’m going to present this one from a little different slant. Enjoy! G – Giving without expecting something in return is the best gift of all. R – Receiving is a sign that you are appreciated. Share it with someone else. Pay—it-forward A – Appreciation can be shown in many forms; a smile, a thank you, a gift, or even just a wave. It’s easy to do. Reach out, show your appreciation for others. T – Thanking someone is one way to show you appreci...

Come Back to Me! 99 cents

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No, I'm not asking you to pay for my blog tour, but there's a lovely book called Come Back to Me being released today with a great 99 cent deal. Head on over to The Women's Literary Cafe and you'll find that's not the only deal--a fantastic launch party and really good read. Melissa Foster, is the award-winning author of Chasing Amanda and Megan's Way, and you can tell I enjoy her writing since I've already read all three books. Click the links for... my review of Megan's Way my review of Chasing Amanda and my review of Come Back to Me . Then go on over and enjoy the party! http://www.womensliterarycafe.com/ for the 99 cent book event, and http://www.melissafoster.com/ for more about the author, plus a really neat video trailer! Come Back to Me tells the tale of a photographer in Iraq and a wife back home, separated by reports of the photographer's death. Tess determines not to believe the reports while everyone else says move ...