Author: Carleen
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REVIEW: “All That Lies Within” by Lynn Ames
I was having a conversation with Lynn Ames and the subject of reviews came up. During that chat, we discussed that I had not yet posted a review of one of her books. Now, mind you, this was not because I didn’t want to. Nor was it because I read a book and thought it…
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Lambda Literary’s Fall Challenge
Originally posted on KGMacGregor.com: Want an autographed copy of Etched in Shadows? Want it early, as in before its release date on November 19th? All you have to do is answer Lambda Literary Foundation’s Fall Challenge. What exactly is a challenge grant? Each year in the fall, several generous donors step forward and offer to…
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REVIEW: “The Demon Abraxas” by Rachel Calish
**Thank you to Lynda Sandoval for her editing assistance.** Reading Paranormal novels isn’t really my thing. I find this strange since I did spend a lot of time reading Buffy fan fiction and really enjoyed it. I probably read so much during that period that I just eventually burned out. Not that I found anything…
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REVIEW: An Evening with Sutton Foster
Anyone who knows me is aware that I’ve become rather obsessed with Sutton Foster over the last few months. Okay, well, not obsessed with Foster, really. Actually, I’ve become obsessed with her talent. I’ve been listening to her music on repeat for weeks now. I did a marathon viewing of Bunheads. (Can someone give me a reason…
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REVIEW: Gravity
I don’t see movies at the theatre very often anymore. Honestly, it’s just too expensive. And I really don’t see movies when they open (except the Harry Potter movies – those were a big exception for me). There’s rarely anything I want to see so badly that I can’t wait for the DVD. However, Gravity was one movie…
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REVIEW: “Letters Never Sent” by Sandra Moran
I have mentioned before that one of my favorite things about attending the annual Golden Crown Literary Society Conference is meeting and discovering new authors. The conference this year was held in Dallas, TX back in June. Political crap aside, I love Texas. I lived there for 6 years while attending TCU and earning my…
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REVIEW: The Bling Ring
Just watched “The Bling Ring” – not quite sure how I feel about it, to be honest. On the one hand, it’s a bit of frivolous fluff. But on the other hand, it’s a really depressing commentary on society. Rather typical of a movie written and directed by Sofia Coppola. It felt more like something…
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REVIEW: Evita (Oriental Theatre, Chicago)
By now, regular readers of my blog should be aware that I have a background in Theatre. I’ve been in shows; I’ve worked tech for shows; I’ve done front of house for shows; I have an MA in Theatre. So, living in Chicago should be quite the jackpot for me, right? Well, unfortunately, I don’t…
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REVIEW: “Love by the Numbers” by Karin Kallmaker
It’s been a busy year. Yes, 2013 has kept me hopping, that’s for sure. Because if this, I’ve had little time to read and even less time to write reviews. Well, that’s not completely true. I’ve had time. Not much, but I’ve had it. There have just been so many other things going on that…
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When I least expect it…
So, the other day I was at Costco. My glasses were ready and, since I do so very much enjoy being able to see, I went as soon as they called me. Of course, being who I am, I can’t just pick up the glasses and then leave. Oh, no. I must browse. Even if…
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