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Embracing the Unknown

May 27, 2018May 27, 2018 Brenda BakerSpilled Beans

Hi everyone! I hope this week’s post sees you well and in good health. This week was slow for me on the substitute teaching side of things as the school year begins to wind down. Many teachers will be starting their yearly review soon in preparation for final exams. Teachers want their students to succeed…Continue reading Embracing the Unknown

Untimely Death – It’ll Keep You Guessing!

May 20, 2018May 20, 2018 Brenda BakerBook Reviews

Last Sunday, I had the absolute pleasure of reading Untimely Death by C.Yvette Spencer. It was my Mother’s Day gift to myself. And what a wonderful gift it turned out to be! Untimely Death begins with Maria who owns her own clothing store. The day starts like any other ordinary day with Maria tending to…Continue reading Untimely Death – It’ll Keep You Guessing!

The Post Without a Name

May 13, 2018June 28, 2018 Brenda BakerSpilled Beans

First of all, I’d like to take this opportunity to wish all the mothers out there a very happy Mother’s Day! And thanks to my own mother, I discovered many years ago that mothers always know best. Here’s to you, Mom! In celebration of Mother’s Day, P.D. Workman put together a fantastic list of book…Continue reading The Post Without a Name

Taking Time for Me Without Apology

May 6, 2018May 6, 2018 Brenda BakerSpilled Beans

The other day, I was talking to a friend about how time seems to speed up as you get older. It’s kind of ironic if you ask me – just when we want time to slow down so as to enjoy the many gifts it’s given us, it speeds up instead. After a spring snowfall…Continue reading Taking Time for Me Without Apology

An Ode to Friends and Books

April 29, 2018June 28, 2018 Brenda BakerSpilled Beans

  As an indie author (me, an author? – whoa!), I’ve joined a number of writers’ Facebook groups over the past few months. Self-publishing can sometimes be a difficult and lonely road, so I’m always grateful for the support that these groups offer. Then a few days ago, as I was checking out a post…Continue reading An Ode to Friends and Books

Shaggy Hair and Other Caffeinated News

April 22, 2018 Brenda BakerSpilled Beans

I should warn you that this week’s post has no particular point or direction. So once again, it’ll probably end up being one of my caffeinated rambles – hence the name of this blog. 🙂 First of all, I’d like to share that I’ve begun writing poetry again! Since publishing my book (I couldn’t resist…Continue reading Shaggy Hair and Other Caffeinated News

Covers, Reviews, and Marketing

April 8, 2018April 9, 2018 Brenda BakerA Writer's Life

I finally took the plunge and reached out to a very talented lady for help with my book cover. I mentioned her a few posts back. She can be found on  Facebook and Twitter. Anyways, thanks to Connie’s patience and expertise, I finally have a Kindle cover image and book jacket that I can be proud of.…Continue reading Covers, Reviews, and Marketing

Ours, Yours and Mines – A Gripping Family Saga

April 1, 2018 Brenda BakerBook Reviews

As you may know, I’ve recently finished reading Ours, Yours and Mines by Carmel McMurdo Audsley. I knew that I’d enjoy this book as soon as I read the book description. And so I couldn’t wait to start reading. This beautifully written historical novel centers around the McMurdo family – spanning four generations between 1861 and…Continue reading Ours, Yours and Mines – A Gripping Family Saga

Books, Books, and More Books

March 25, 2018April 8, 2018 Brenda BakerSpilled Beans

I’ve loved reading for as long as I can remember. As a child, I’d visit my local library to borrow the maximum number of books for my age. On one of those visits, I noticed a woman checking out her own pile of books. I was so jealous because she could borrow more than me.…Continue reading Books, Books, and More Books

Coffee, Books, and Poetry

March 11, 2018March 11, 2018 Brenda BakerA Writer's Life

In this week’s post I’ve decided to include a fun little poem about coffee. I once joked with my husband that I’d write a poem about my favorite beverage some day. Then I got to thinking why not. I’m also including a site recommendation for indie authors and anyone who loves to read. An Ode…Continue reading Coffee, Books, and Poetry

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