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A Two-Sentence Horror Story? Done.

  By cbanister September 5, 2023 September 5, 2023 Writer-y Things, Writing

Are you on Goodreads? It’s what I like to think of as social media for enthusiastic readers. It’s the place where I document all the books I’ve finished for the yearly reading challenge and share a bit about my work on my author page. Continue reading

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Yes, It All Began in a Library…

  By cbanister August 23, 2023 August 27, 2023 Books, Writing

First things first, how cute is this library in Aix en Provence? I didn’t have a chance to go inside. but I can just tell it would be a fun place to read. Speaking of libraries, there’s one in Ladysmith, Wisconsin that… Continue reading

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Novels That Deliver the Thrills

  By cbanister August 17, 2023 August 17, 2023 Books, Reading

After enjoying a myriad of delightful summer-y beach reads the past couple of months, I’ve been in the mood for thrillers lately. And boy have they ever delivered! I’ve been turning the pages at warp speed. Continue reading

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Shakespeare and Co., How I’ve Missed Thee!

  By cbanister July 31, 2023 August 17, 2023 Books, Reading

Ever walk into a room and instantly feel like you belong? That’s how I felt the first time I walked into Shakespeare and Co. in 2010. And then again in 2015. Eight years later (!!!), I waited in line and didn’t mind one bit. Continue reading

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Summer Reading, Having a Blast

  By cbanister June 12, 2023 June 13, 2023 Books, Reading, Uncategorized

Ok, so it’s not officially summer, but it already feels that way in DFW. Right on schedule the humidity has arrived, along with thunderstorms galore. Before long, the temps will reach triple digits with no turning back until October. But you know what makes this sauna-esque season not quite so bad?
Air conditioning. And books. Continue reading

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Meet the Writer: Melanie Summers

  By cbanister May 5, 2023 May 5, 2023 Books, Writing

Every once in a while you’re reminded that social media can be a really good thing. Like when you stumble upon an author you had never heard of because of a writer friend you met on Twitter long ago. Thanks to Tracie Banister, I’ve been introduced to Melanie Summers who writes irresistible rom-coms and women’s fiction. Continue reading

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