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"Jenny's Dream" was just reviewed by Suko's Notebook. What a wonderful review! Please visit her site and make a comment to win a free book. "Jenny's Dream" is the third book in the Family Saga series. Good Luck Everyone!

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Hello Friends! I was just interviewed by a wonderful person. I really enjoyed this interview. The cool thing about this website is that you are serenaded as you read the interview. The music is fantastic. I was so impressed. Stop by and leave a comment at http://unadorned-book.blogspot.com/2009/11/author-interview-linda-weaver-clarke.html.

There are many things that bring a character to life. One is an adequate description of the person and another is emotion. Let’s begin with the description of characters. We need to see the character with our mind’s eye, if possible. For example, Melinda’s description of her father gives you a feel, not only of his physical appearance, but also of his deeper inner self. Read the description of her father and see if you can feel his presence and what he is like deep down inside.

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How do you feel about historical fiction? Leon Garfield said, "The historian, if honest, gives us a photograph; the storyteller gives us a painting." If you are a lover of historical fiction, Favorite PASTimes is having a book give-away. Visit http://favoritepastimes.blogspot.com and read the two-part interview and leave a comment on either one to enter the give away. Good Luck!

The secret of happiness is a great mystery to many people, constantly searching for joy in everyday life. Is laughter the secret to true happiness? How about a simple, sincere smile and greeting as you pass a friend? I’ve noticed it’s quite effective. I suspect it’s because friendliness uplifts us, makes us feel warm inside. When someone goes out of his way to greet us, it feels mighty good. Laughter and smiles are contagious. They tend to spread from person to person. If you smile at a baby, he… Continue

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I thought you might like to know about another "Book Give Away." Joyce DiPastena, a historical fiction author, interviewed me on her blog site and is having a contest for a free book, "Melinda and the Wild West." This is the first in the series for both adults and young adults. Her site is JDP News. Good luck! To understand what this book is about, visit my website at… Continue

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Suko's Notebook is having a book give away. She has just reviewed "Edith and the Mysterious Stranger" which is the second book in the Family Saga series. Visit Suko's Notebook and add a comment along with your e-mail and you may have a chance to win a book. Good Luck!

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The “Roaring Twenties” was a time of great change, when women raised their hemlines and bobbed their hair. It was a time of adventure, courage, and independence.

In the 1920s, the new generation spoke a language that their parents didn’t understand. They had words like: Cat’s pajamas! Ah, horsefeathers! Attaboy! Baloney! You slay me! When referring to a woman, they used doll, tomato, and bearcat. When a person was in love, they were goofy. If a person was a fool, they were a sap. And when a wom… Continue

Hello everyone! My last book in this series, "Elena, Woman of Courage," has just been released. As a celebration, I'm having a free book give-away for the first book in this series: Melinda and the Wild West. This book was a Semi-finalist for the “Reviewers Choice Award 2007.” Go to my blog at http://lindaweaverclarke.blogspot.com and leave a comment on the "Elena, Woman of Courage Press Release" along with your e-mail address.… Continue

The importance of family legacy can never be over emphasized. Do your children know their heritage? Who are your ancestors? What were their traditions? What religion were they? What beliefs did they have? Did they fight for a cause and what was it about?

Each of us has a story from our ancestors or even our very own story to tell. If these stories are unwritten, then how are your children going to know of their ancestry, of their parentage, or even family traditions of the past? Are these stori… Continue