Lyn Cote welcomes other authors to her "Strong Women, Brave Stories" blog to share stories of women who triumph over the challenges common to all women.
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I’m always amazed and pleased at how many Americans give not only monetary gifts but give of their time. In the past, I was active in volunteering at my children’s school and I still volunteer at my church. And my … Continue reading →
The Gladstone Bag by Charlotte MacLeod My rating: 5 of 5 stars I rarely give 5 stars but Aunt Emma is worth 5 stars. What a character! Indomintable. No nonsense and SMART! Any wrongdoer with an ounce of sense would … Continue reading →
You know the drill-Here are three images. Which one catches your attention? Which one makes you want to know more? Which one evokes an emotion? Help Please! #1 #2 A few commenters will be randomly chose to receive a free … Continue reading →
Digging Up the Dirt by Miranda James My rating: 4 of 5 stars One more interesting spin-off from Miranda James’ Cat in the Stacks series set in small college town, Athena, Mississippi. The DuCote sisters, the doyens of Athena, once … Continue reading →
The Apostle Island Lakeshore Here’s my April Question—Have you made any plans for what you want to do when the pandemic ends? I’ve decided that I’m going to compile a list of recommended home town cafes within a 2 hour … Continue reading →
Cat Me If You Can by Miranda James My rating: 4 of 5 stars Another mystery with Diesel, the Maine Coon, and Charlie Harris, the Mississippi archivist. This time we leave the familiar Mississippi town and the Athena college campus … Continue reading →
Darling, All My Love by Lori Oestreich My rating: 4 of 5 stars A lovely debut novel by Lori Oestreich. I know Lori but this is my honest review of her book. In this 1930’s historical, she takes on the … Continue reading →
My new series, “New Neighbor Lane” has a lot of pets in it, starting with a basset hound, Bummer, and two golden tabbies, Twinkie and Peanut Butter. THE MARCH QUESTION: What was the name of your first pet? Tell us … Continue reading →
Image by Amanda McConnell from Pixabay My February Question is–What was your first love, I mean the “really” first one. I’m recalling my third grade crush at Glen Flora School. Oh, my, Benji had the cutest curly blond hair. And … Continue reading →
