The southern tip of the Baja is magical. A rugged beauty dominates the landscapes. Either you love it or you hate it, there is no in-between. The Baja conquers you or spits you out, it has no pity. Giant cacti grow on rolling hills while …
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Poem, Hopes, Dreams – A Song Not Yet Sung
Today I woke up to a beautiful morning, ready to start another great day. Lockdown has not kept me restricted. On the contrary, it gave me time to work on my projects, to write fiction and also poems about hopes and dreams. Every day has …
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The Man in the Dragon Mask, by Amanda Roberts – a Book Review
I picked this book, because it was set in the time period of Yonglo, the second emperor of the Ming Dynasty. This was an interesting era, because Yonglo sent Chinese admiral Zheng He out on 7 sea voyages to explore the world. Did you know …
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Quotes Brighten Your Day
The other day I leafed through my book Tales from Los Cabos, and I realized something I had not realized before. Every single short story in there (except for one) had a message. Since most of the stories are based on true life events and …
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One of Us is Lying, by Karen M McManus – A Book Review
One of Us is Lying is an exceptionally well written murder mystery with strong, complicated characters that are unforgettable, even after you put the book down. This was another fortunate choice I made, and I’m glad I discovered this author, Karen M Mc Manus. Synopsis …
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How to Stay Focused
That question has been going around in my mind over the last two days. How to stay focused in a world full of distractions? Right? That sometimes seems to be the million dollar question, and distractions often can literally cost you money, perhaps not a …
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Social Distancing Effects – What Are We Doing?
What’s happening right now is unreal, and to be honest, I don’t want to read about it anymore. Although I read all updates on COVID-19, especially concerning my hometown, I am tired of reading about it. I am also saddened at the way many people …
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Best Indie Books
Stay home, read a book is a popular hashtag nowadays. Well, I wouldn’t call myself the hashtag expert, but I’ve seen that one a lot lately. Reading is a wonderful way to spend your time. It takes you far away to magical lands or past …
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Stay Safe, Stay Home, Stay Busy, Stay Sane
Have you noticed the bickering on Facebook and other social media platforms? Fortunately, Twitter – which is my favorite online hangout – has been mellow, and the writing community on Twitter has been supportive, retweeting fellow writers’ work and buying some books in support of …
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Aztec – A Book Review
I thought this would be interesting, the story of Malinali, also known as La Malinche or Doña Marina, the infamous native woman who helped Cortez invade the land of the Mexica (Aztecs). Even today, this historical figure is still a topic for much debate in …
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New Release: Pieces of My Soul
Yesterday was a special day! I published a new book, a collection of poems. I would never have done this if it hadn’t been for your encouragement, dear readers. Thanks to your comments, telling me that I should publish my poems in a book, I …
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