Category: Miscellaneous
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An Introduction to Book Besties Author, Kelly Cain
Originally posted on Book Besties: One day I decided to sit down and write a book. I’d never thought about writing before, didn’t even really like it all that much. I was a business major in college, only taking the requisite English and literature classes required for graduation. Sure, I wrote essays, term papers, book…
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Mama Bear Rage by Proxy
I’ve absolutely had enough, and I’m on a mission to change things! In case y’all haven’t seen, U.S. Olympic Gymnast Gabby Douglas — a talented and highly decorated gymnast and member of Marta Karolyi’s Final Five Team — has been under attack by haters. It seems this girl can do no right in the eyes…
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Not on a Tangent: It’s my “Work in Progress”
I’m not sure if you’ve noticed, but I’ve been rather silent on my blog lately. If you follow me on Facebook or Twitter, you may’ve noticed that I seem to be on a tangent lately as I’ve posted some rather vehement comments and links related to the topic of the sexual assault on college campuses, and…
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Anything But Yes is No
In the last week or so, the whole world has weighed in on the Brock Turner Stanford Rape Case. For those who aren’t familiar, Turner was a NCAA Division I collegiate swimmer and olympic hopeful on scholarship to Stanford University, and was convicted of the brutal sexual assault of a young woman he met at a fraternity party.…
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A Note of Heartfelt Thanks!
Today I want to extend to all of you my most humble and truly heartfelt THANK YOU! Yesterday, I received my first royalty statement from my publisher and, while I’ll likely never get rich writing, I am truly thankful for the support of so many who have supported me with this first novel. It’s such a hard…
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The El Reno Super Tornado: 3 Year Anniversary
There are some events that are so horrific — so real — that they live on in your mind forever. The shooting and subsequent death of JFK, the Oklahoma City Bombing, and the day our nation came under attack by terrorists on 9/11. For me, there are a couple more major events I’d add to…
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April 19, 1995: Oklahoma’s Loss of Innocence
“We come here to remember Those who were killed, those who survived and those changed forever. May all who leave here know the impact of violence. May this memorial offer comfort, strength, peace, hope and serenity.” ~ Inscription at the gate to the Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum Most people say they’ll never forget where they were…
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A Tribute to Harper Lee
I don’t normally post on Saturdays, but today I feel compelled to do so because I have so much in my heart that simply cannot be contained. I was sitting in the waiting room at Mayo Clinic yesterday when my phone pinged with an Associated Press update. Usually I glance at these but don’t pay…
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Snowpocolypse 2016 & Liebster Blogger Award
Happy Tuesday! Today is a fun day for me me! First, it’s a snow day! Yup, that’s right! Snowpocolypse 2016 is supposed to hit my neck of the woods in the form of Winter Storm Kayla and dump nearly ten inches of snow on us. Schools were cancelled early on Monday for Tuesday, and I’m…
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