IWSG Wednesday AND Did You Know Thursday

 

The first Wednesday of every month is officially IWSG day. IWSG was formed by Ninja Captain Alex Cavanaugh. Members post about their doubts and fears, discuss struggles and triumphs, and offer words of encouragement to others who are struggling.

 

Twitter handle: @TheIWSG  

Hashtag: #IWSG 

Let’s rock the neurotic writing world!

Our Twitter handle is @TheIWSG and hashtag is #IWSG.

Thank you to the awesome co-hosts of the March 4 posting: PJ Colando, Ronel Janse van Vuuren, and Natalie Aguirre!
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March 4 question - What elements do you include in your book launch? Or what do you have in mind for your future book launch? Or what advice do you have to offer to others planning to launch a book? 

Remember the question is optional. 

 

February/March Reviews in no particular order.

* Disclaimer. If I run into an occasional typo, I ignore them and don't factor them into my review.

 

HOMEPORT by MK Alexander

This is Book 3 in the Seven Sisters Series. Each book builds on the previous and each draws the reader deeper into the fascinating, deep space world that MK Alexander has created. HOMEPORT takes a poignant turn when Milo York, on top of shipmate losses, loses someone near and dear.

In the previous book NULL SPACE, our stalwart hero is fighting Urchins, parasite-like aliens, that are out to harm humans and their world alike. Now, he and his mates are battling on two fronts: Urchins and evil humans.

As always, the world building is exemplary and the characters endear themselves to the reader. I’ve truly enjoyed the first three books in the series and look forward to number four. A must read for MK Alexander fans, those that enjoy Sci-Fi and space operas or just relish a well-told tale. 

Available at Amazon 

 

SUNFLOWER TANKA: A 2025 Anthology of Tanka, Tanka Prose & Experimental Tanka by Colleen M. Chesebro and Robbie Cheadle

This is another wonderful SUNFLOWER TANKA offering as special as last year’s with many of the same contributors—from all over the world—along with first-timers of this particular anthology.  

There’re so many moving prose, I couldn’t begin to list them.

Along with many other gems, this one caught my eye:

 

‘I slept quietly

But felt a hand holding mine

I knew it was hers

It was my grandmother’s touch

Crossing the vales from heaven.’

 

If you read last year’s tankas, but haven’t yet read 2025, you are in for a wonderful treat. Enjoy. I certainly did.

Available at Amazon 

 

AND 

Did you know, that when Truman Capote wrote In Cold Blood, Harper Lee was his assistant?

 

100 Fun Facts About Books and Authors — Keeping Up With The Penguins 

 

 

 

 

Ketch-Up Day

 

The above crocus look better than mine, but I'm still pleased to see some popping in the garden. Can you find them? Remember Where's Waldo? This is Where's the Crocus?:) Here's a hint: 3 yellow and one purple;)

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Did you know, today is:

 

And that, Dear Bloggers, is my Tuesday wish for you. 

Weekend Wishes

 

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 *If you have a birthday that isn't mentioned and you'd like it celebrated on this blog, please let me know. Conversely, if you have a birthday that is mentioned and you'd prefer it not to be, let me know that too:)

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February 27th is: 

 

 

 

Writerly Wednesday AND Did You Know Thursday

 What's your word, synonym or definition for:

 Example: Most people like the sunshine, but I'm a pluviophile.  I enjoy a warm rain, the plopping of raindrops and the scent of earth when it's wet.

 

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Did you know, peonies can live for over a hundred years?

Peonies thrive on neglect, can live more than 100 years | MU Extension 

 

Ketch-Up Day

 

Not a lot going on. We did early voting on our party candidates of choice.

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The garden is slowly coming to life.

 

 

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D. L. Finn has started a free library.  Isn't that seriously lovely. She's not only a grand writer, she's also a wonderful person.

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 That's it from here, buds. What's going on in your neck of the woods?

Weekend Wishes

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February 20th is:

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I'm over at Cowboy Kisses posting on A Cowboy's Lariat.     If you're interested in the subject, please pop on over.

 

 

Writerly Wednesday AND Did You Know

 What's your sentence, synonym or example for:

 

Example: You wouldn't believe all the foofaraw at dinner because I served tofurky instead of beef. 

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 Did you know, in the 1830s ketchup was considered a medicine and used for digestive issues? 

For more information: Ketchup was sold in the 1830 s as medicine | The Fact Base