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The Letter (Part Seven) | Mixed Metaphor.net

By JennH 354 days ago from http://www.mixedmetaphor.net

This latest installment reveals more facts about the main character and the mystery men in her life. Her husband's circumstances are explained and a big detail about her son comes to light! You'll be surprised! Want to read more? Leave a comment and provide some constructive criticism about this story! Is the plot going where you though

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The Letter (Part Thirteen) | Mixed Metaphor.net

By JennH 316 days ago from http://www.mixedmetaphor.net

They never went to the party that New Year's Eve. "Better late than never," he told her. Will that prove to be true? The latest installment is posted. Jenn says, "I have no idea where this story is going or how long it will ultimately end up being. I am writing fiction for the first time and having fun! Constructive criti

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The Letter (Part Eight) | Mixed Metaphor.net

By JennH 343 days ago from http://www.mixedmetaphor.net

The story continues. In this latest installment, it is Christmas Eve and the lead character visits her husband in the hospital. She is with her son, who asks her a very pointed question. He is demanding an answer. How will she respond? How would YOU respond? Hopefully, this story will make you think about the lead character's circumsta

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The Letter (Part Twelve)

By JennH 324 days ago from http://www.mixedmetaphor.net

The story continues. It is New Year's Eve and just as the main character is getting dressed to attend her friend's party, there is a knock on her door. She believes it is her neighbor who is also throwing a party. Thinking the neighbor forgot something and has come to borrow it, she throws open the door to find him standing there, unanno

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The Letter (Part Four) | Mixed Metaphor.net

By JennH 361 days ago from http://www.mixedmetaphor.net

Jenn H of Mixed Metaphor.net presents "The Letter (Part Four)." This is the fourth installment of a multi-part short story about love lost. In this installment, a new character is introduced and with him comes mystery. Who is she supposed to write the letter to? Will she write it? And how does this new character figure into her dilemma?

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Book review: The Shadow of the Shadow by Paco Ignacio Taibo II

By chemrat 286 days ago from http://nearlynothingbutnovels.blogspot.com

An original book review of the brilliant historical fiction and mystery novel, "The Shadow of the Shadow", by Paco Ignacio Taibo II.

This book is set in the 1920's in Mexico, and it paints a vivid picture of life at that time. A motley crew of friends, including a poet, a newspaper reporter, a union organizer and a lawye

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The Hidden Assassins by Robert Wilson: terrorism in Spain

By chemrat 289 days ago from http://nearlynothingbutnovels.blogspot.com

This post is a review of the third book in the "Javier Falcon" series by Robert Wilson. Falcon is a homicide inspector in Seville, Spain, and he suspects trouble when an unusual murder is discovered.

The review gives an overview of the various political and criminal forces in play, and also recommends reading the series i

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Mystery and crime fiction set in Los Angeles, Washington, D. C. and Pyongyang: Three book reviews

By chemrat 286 days ago from http://nearlynothingbutnovels.blogspot.com

The post offers original book reviews of the following mysteries:

"Soul Circus" by George Pelecanos: detective fiction set in the mean streets of Washington, D. C.

"Errors and Omissions" by Paul Goldstein, a legal thriller linking McCarthy-era blacklists to current-day murder in Los Angeles and a desperate search for

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Tags: fiction books crime fiction mystery police procedural book review north korea los angeles washington dc

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'The Pick Up Artist' Advises Hillary - PutinToon 60

By webmaster8888 282 days ago from http://putinforpresident.typepad.com

Hillary needs to hire Mystery, The Pick Up Artist, from the VH1 reality show.

Mystery can teach her how to pick up undecided votes in Texas and Ohio. The clock is ticking and Hill's losing voters in Texas and Ohio by the second.

Here's the advice I believe Mystery would give Hillary:

Mystery Pick Up Advice #1: Stop a

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Renaissance Culinaire: Children's Book Review: Sunny's Adventures

By rcgirl 100 days ago from http://abstract2collective.blogspot.com

I love to find children's books with a baking tie-in. It gives me such joy to expose children to the wonderful warmth and quiet passion that is following a recipe. In todays world, not as much time is spent watching the skilled rhythms of well versed hands whipping up tasty baked goods in the well used kitchens of our homes, a