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Roasting Nellie
Patricia Wolf shouted out for the Apron Strings authors to roast their characters. How fun! Nellie certainly opens the door to be teased. Sorta like I do sometimes when I spout off or do something without thinking it through. My husband has an endless supply of Amy stories! Oh, Nellie. Sweet, starry-eyed, disaster-prone Nellie. You’re…
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Meet Amber Gabriel!
Amber tells us a little about herself: Ever since I was a little girl, I have loved to read. One of the first books I remember reading was a Wonder Book version of Cinderella. It was in the reading station in my kindergarten class, and I loved the illustrations. I would pick that book out…
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This Month in Sci-Fi and Fantasy
Introducing CANDICE YAMNITZ and her latest wonderful novel, Ruthless! Candice Pedraza Yamnitz is a homeschooling mom, author, and teacher. She taught in an elementary dual-language classroom for seven years before having her three spirited children. She mentored teen girls for years and now aims to inspire through stories. An assassin and prince romantasy TAGLINE: One…
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Introducing Erin R. Howard
BOOK TITLE: Beyond the Gates BIO:Erin R. Howard is the award-winning fantasy author of Window of Time and the Managing Editor for Expanse Books, an imprint of Scrivenings Press. Her other titles include The Kalila Chronicles (YA urban fantasy) and The Gates of Deceit (dystopian) series. When she’s not writing or editing, Erin loves playing…
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A Morning at Character Cafe with “George Ann Washington” — AKA John Doe
Oh my goodness! Do you need medical attention? That bruise on your forehead looks so painful! I’m okay. You should have seen me a few days ago. The nurse who has been taking care of me told me it was touch and go for a while. What happened to you, um… Sorry I don’t know…
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A Morning at Character Cafe with Priscilla from Lullaby by the River
Oh my goodness, dear readers.. Look at the beautiful Amish woman entering the cafe. It’s hard not to stare because it’s not every day I get to wait on someone from such a different culture. I am going to go take her a menu. Good morning. Would you like to sit here by the door…
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It’s Not Too Late to Be Romantic!
I joined with several other wonderful authors to give you ideas of how to be more romantic in February. The excerpts from our characters going on dates are so varied and interesting. I had so much fun reading these, and I hope you will too! My honey and I have spent so many wonderful dates…
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A Morning at Character Cafe with Morgan from Not Again
Well, if it isn’t our college town’s lacrosse star, Morgan Ricci! I saw the game the other day. You played incredibly well! Thank you, Amy. But, I couldn’t have made those goals if my teammates weren’t awesome at passing the ball to me. Aren’t you a sweetheart! My brothers are both sporty guys. They were…
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Why would Nellie pick the Sanitarium for a Special Date?
Where would Nellie from Apron Strings choose to go on a date in the 1930s?
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Dory and David on Super Bowl Sunday
David and Dory, the preteen twins the Maestro adopted, have always been a bit different from their peers. Well, maybe a lot different. While most kids their age would be excited to watch the Super Bowl while visiting the States, the twins had a soft spot for something a bit furrier and fluffier: the Kitten…