June Reads
Pic1, June Books I read, Pic2, Book I reread, Pic3&4, June Books I’m still reading. Piper Huguley’s “By Her Own Design: The Story of Ann...
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Syd Young
- Jul 14, 2022
- 6 min
ABOUT COVERS
During The History Quill’s winter Historical Fiction virtual conference (well done!🙌), while moderating a panel on CHANGES WE WANT TO...
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Syd Young
- Feb 16, 2022
- 2 min
January Reads
I read a whole lot in January, surprise! 😉😅 Here’s a partial recap: I read THE BLUE, by Nancy Bilyeau, having always meant to and...
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Syd Young
- Jan 23, 2022
- 3 min
At least this year is bringing us fantastic books
At least, that's what my lists show me, my lists of books I've already read and want to read. So despite this being the 3rd January I've...
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Syd Young
- Oct 26, 2021
- 6 min
GONE TO DALLAS, by Laurie Moore-Moore, Review, Lonestar Book Blog Tour
GONE TO DALLAS: THE STOREKEEPER 1856 - 1861 by LAURIE MOORE - MOORE Genre: Historical Fiction / Texas Pioneers / Civil War Publisher:...
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Syd Young
- Oct 25, 2021
- 1 min
August Read
I didn’t have time to read many books in August, so here is Kaia Alderson’s SISTERS IN ARMS—loved it! This story engaged from the very...
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Syd Young
- Sep 14, 2021
- 3 min
THE LAST TRIAL OF T. BOONE PICKENS, by Chrysta Castañeda & Loren Steffy, Lonestar Book Blog Blitz
THE LAST TRIAL OF T. BOONE PICKENS by Chrysta Castañeda & Loren Steffy Genre: Biography/Autobiography, Courtroom Drama Publisher: Stoney...
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Syd Young
- Sep 10, 2021
- 2 min
July & August Reads, Part 2
As July turned into August, I didn't have as much time to actually review the books I read, but I at least marked and rated them, except...
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Syd Young
- Sep 7, 2021
- 2 min
July & August Reads, PART 1
I've had my head buried in writing and swimming and family time, but my combined August and July reading is interesting. 12 books in all,...
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Syd Young
- Jul 8, 2021
- 2 min
A New Heroine, a Continued Unveiling of a Country, Black in Publishing
Excellent and informative. I’d been looking forward to this release. It delivered. I didn’t know about Ms. Green. Until reading The...
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Syd Young
- Jun 21, 2021
- 1 min
Still here! Deep Waters
I’ve not been able to blog all year due to work (land rush anyone?😎😅). But I’m still here and actively writing. Finished a first draft...
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Syd Young
- Jan 12, 2021
- 4 min
Comfort Foods by Kimberly Fish, LoneStar Book Blog Tour REVIEW
COMFORT FOODS: A Comfort Stories Stand-Alone Novel by Kimberly Fish Categories: Contemporary / Second Chance Romance Publisher: Fish...
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Syd Young
- Jan 11, 2021
- 2 min
My Reading Year -- 2020
One thing that didn't change in 2020, I read. I read as much as I always read. Surprise, surprise! I know you are on pins and needles to...
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Syd Young
- Jan 9, 2021
- 3 min
On Hope and Despair
My heart is so broken.* How many times have we all said these words: “I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America,...
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Syd Young
- Jul 29, 2020
- 4 min
LANDING IN MY PRESENT by Mary Clark, *Review, Lone Star Book Blog Tour
LANDING IN MY PRESENT by Mary Clark Biography / Aviation / Historical / WWII Publisher: Hellgate Press Date of Publication: June 15, 2020...
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Syd Young
- Jul 17, 2020
- 4 min
A DELIGHTFUL LITTLE BOOK ON AGING, by Stephanie Raffelock, #Review
A DELIGHTFUL LITTLE BOOK ON AGING by Stephanie Raffelock Genre: Inspirational / Spiritual / Essays / Self-Help Publisher: She Writes...
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Syd Young
- Jul 11, 2020
- 1 min
Wench
Still thinking about this offering from the amazing Dolen Perkins-Valdez. She specifically chose the title for its connotations of exact...
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Syd Young
- Jul 10, 2020
- 1 min
Cowgirl Chips
Need to document this right here—I made super pandemic lockdown cookies. Made with some ingredient substitutes and shook things up a bi...
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Syd Young
- Jul 10, 2020
- 1 min
Read What Grabs You
As we all continue to experience the strangest time in our lives, I‘m still advocating reading. Read what makes you happy, what makes you...
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