“Fragile Arrangements” by Daisy Lea
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by Randal A. Burd, Jr.
3M ago
Dive into the emotional turmoil of Fragile Arrangements, a gripping coming-of-age novel that thrusts college student Sophie into a world of chaos. Awakening in a peculiar bed and breakfast, anxiety grips her as the revelation of an arranged marriage to her best friend, James, unfolds. Caught in a love triangle and facing societal expectations, Sophie grapples with the delicate balance between conformity and self-discovery. In this evocative tale, the author skillfully navigates the complexities of anxiety, love, and the pursuit of personal happiness. Readers will be drawn into Sophie’s turbule ..read more
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“Guilty of Stealing His Heart” by Nancy Lynn White
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by Randal A. Burd, Jr.
3M ago
Get ready for a compelling journey in the pages of Guilty of Stealing His Heart, where the indomitable spirit of young widow Carrie Wagner takes center stage. Columbus, Ohio, becomes a distant memory as Carrie flees the betrayals inflicted by her own parents and a criminal husband. Driven by the audacious dream of a fresh start in California, Carrie, despite her sworn-off stance on men, remains steadfast in her resolve to create a haven for love and family through the adoption of orphans. As she navigates the path towards this brighter future, destiny unfolds a surprising twist in the form of ..read more
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“Addicted to Stupidity” by Voltwain
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by Randal A. Burd, Jr.
1y ago
Sometimes we get too comfortable with what we know… or think we know. So when a new version of the truth comes along, instead of trying it out—approaching it with an open mind—we get defensive, shout it down, and shut it out. But what if you didn’t do that this time? What if you opened your mind, took your common sense so meticulously honed by life’s unavoidable experiences, and considered this truth. Addicted to Stupidity is simultaneously the narrative history of a life and a philosophy of life, complete with its foundational underpinnings; extrapolations from the past to the present and eve ..read more
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“A Fox’s Wedding” by Mike Sweeney
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by Randal A. Burd, Jr.
2y ago
From traditional Kyoto to the glittering Ginza, Athena Fox navigates both the very public and very private hotspots of Japan to infiltrate a powerful cult hiding in plain sight and discover their best-kept secret. Through dawn runs in the old geisha district, sword fights in the dusty streets of a studio town, and private lessons from an elegant Takarasienne, “Penny” finds herself growing into her role. From the luxuries of a traditional ryokan to the neon-lit craziness of the fan haven Akiba, she begins to think that she might be able to pull off the globe-trotting adventurer she on ..read more
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“Adeptus: The Rose Against the Comet” by Arnold Sky
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by Randal A. Burd, Jr.
2y ago
In a world where chaos lurks around every corner, there are mystical forces actively seeking to bend fate to brighter ends. Thus, when Anita ends an unfortunate engagement and encounters the mysterious Alsáni, guardian of the secrets of Monsteinfeld, heir of Bloodcastle and Alsancastle, watching over a gravely wounded Marine, the world as she knows it is destined to be changed forever. Martin has a lot of challenges to navigate. After barely surviving a horrific encounter with an especially lethal land mine, Martin finds himself the recipient of the Medal of Honor…and being decommissioned from ..read more
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“Cazaq the Eagle” by Teresa Skinner
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by Randal A. Burd, Jr.
2y ago
When Young Shepherd discovers a bald eagle’s egg at the base of Hope Mountain he wisely ignores the advice of others and entrusts Mother Chicken to sit on the egg as one of her own offspring. Thus Lonely Egg survives to become Cazaq, and when his eagle brethren discover his situation, they resolve to teach him how to behave like an eagle. But Cazaq has a lot to learn… This wonderful story is beautifully written, beautifully illustrated, and beautifully told in the Native American storytelling tradition. Readers will enjoy following Cazaq as he grows into his wings and will be reminded of impor ..read more
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“Dad” by Bob Seay
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by Randal A. Burd, Jr.
2y ago
Jacob Martin’s life is a mess. Separated, yet still trapped in a loveless marriage, he quit his steady teaching job to start a gig-based business writing student research papers for money. His estranged wife, self-centered and emotionally abusive, cares only that the money keeps coming in and never misses an opportunity to make her husband question his self-worth. But while Jacob wrestles from time to time with the unethical aspects of his new vocation and his overall lack of accomplishment, he is surviving. Then another in an overwhelming multitude of stressors is added to his life—enter Jaco ..read more
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“Are You Ready for Your Relaxing 15-Minute Guided Mindfulness Meditation?” by Be Leveille
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by Randal A. Burd, Jr.
2y ago
Imagine a soft lilting voice that takes you to a beautiful place in the forest near a bubbling brook… The music track blends in with the sound of flowing water, sharply reducing your stress and anxiety. While this book is for entertainment purposes only and the author does not offer medical advice, you may be wise not to listen to this book while driving or operating heavy machinery. Are you ready for your relaxing 15-minute guided mindfulness meditation? Lower stress anxiety and fears with flute music plus calming alpha binaural beats. After having spent countless hours writing for children a ..read more
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“Snake Bite” by Zena Schultz
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by Randal A. Burd, Jr.
3y ago
When Nat King Cole first sang “Get your kicks on Route 66,” he sure wasn’t kidding. Guisy sets out for some inspiration on the highway and manages to find it. She’s been needing it, because she’s one screenplay contest away from being less than nobody…or so she feels. A middle school dropout from the reservation, her father drank himself to death, her mother went AWOL, and she wished her cruel foster mom would have done one or the other but had no such luck. Winning this screenplay contest and moving to the City of Angels just might save her soul after all. John Clark finds manual labor along ..read more
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LaundryOut.com – On Demand Laundry Service
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by Randal A. Burd, Jr.
3y ago
Feeling like there is not enough time in day? Have a pile of work that has to come before your pile of laundry? Wish there was someone you could hire to do your laundry for you? Guess what I found? Introducing LaundryOut.com! This company is a lifesaver! Offering laundry services in several cities across the United States, LaundryOut.com will collect your laundry, wash it, fold it, and deliver it back to you, all while you are using your time for the things you’d rather be doing. It’s easy to determine cost as they charge by the pound, and they even have hypoallergenic products among the deter ..read more
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