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Building Characters’ Relationships

Relationships aren’t easy and the older we get the more difficult it is to make friends. So, why, in fiction do we make it seem so easy? Continue reading Building Characters’ Relationships

Unknown's avatarSherriJanuary 7, 2026Leave a comment
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Emotions Aren’t Black & White

In reality, we often have conflicting emotions. We can be angry at someone, even come close to hating them and still love them. These emotions are layered. The foundation is love, the immediate passion is anger, and the fleeting feeling of hate is often a result of unresolved issues or temporary frustration. Continue reading Emotions Aren’t Black & White

Unknown's avatarSherriDecember 30, 20252 Comments
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Christmas in Aurora, Just Like a Hallmark Movie

Just like a Hallmark movie, Aurora’s smalltown Christmas celebration was anything but small. Continue reading Christmas in Aurora, Just Like a Hallmark Movie

Unknown's avatarSherriDecember 12, 2025December 17, 2025Leave a comment
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Smashwords End of Year Sale!

Time to load up your eReaders! Smashwords End of Year Sale. Continue reading Smashwords End of Year Sale!

Unknown's avatarSherriDecember 8, 2025December 7, 2025
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Why Do We Love Holiday Stories?

The holidays aren’t perfect, at least they’ve been at our house, adding the reality of the holidays gives the reader another layer… Continue reading Why Do We Love Holiday Stories?

Unknown's avatarSherriDecember 7, 2025
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Happy Holidays

What do the holidays mean to you?
Are you a traditionalist or do you create your own celebration? Continue reading Happy Holidays

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Please, Help Me Make It to the Final Round?

They say not to judge a book by its cover but I need you to do just that. If you liked the cover of my book, How to Murder a Duke: An Applegate Mystery (An Applegate Series Book 2), please vote for it for the Cover of the Month contest on AllAuthor.com!  I’m getting closer to clinch the “Cover of the Month” contest on AllAuthor! I’d … Continue reading Please, Help Me Make It to the Final Round?

Unknown's avatarSherriNovember 15, 2025
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Emotionally Involved

Why do some stories linger with us long after we’ve read them or watched them? Continue reading Emotionally Involved

Unknown's avatarSherriNovember 15, 2025November 13, 20251 Comment
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The Gift of Fiction

Fiction can do more than even the most well written non-fiction book. Continue reading The Gift of Fiction

Unknown's avatarSherriNovember 12, 2025

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