Tag Archives: Review

“The Skin of Water” – Captivating Romance, Exquisite Writing & Fascinating Historical Setting

Posted on April 30, 2013 by Junying Kirk

My Rating: 5 Stars “Excuse me,” I said to John, who was watching TV on the couch sitting next to me. I had to reach over him to get to a tissue box for my tears. No, I wasn’t watching … Continue reading →

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Social Media: Do Facebook & Twitter Change the Face of Friendship?

Posted on December 15, 2012 by Junying Kirk

How many of you spend your days regularly checking on your social media updates? As soon as you wake up? Before you turn off your bedside lamp at night? Even taking your iPad or iPhone into the washroom, so you … Continue reading →

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Forward for “Land of Hope” – The Hidden Human Tragedy

Posted on November 24, 2012 by Blogger

by J J Collins They are shuttled, in mini-vans, the length and breadth of continents, often sleeping in the vehicles between working shifts of up to 17 hours on farms, in brothels or back alley factories. Much of this type … Continue reading →

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“Learn to Love Me” – A Terrific Thriller by Talented Sinead MacDughlas

Posted on November 21, 2012 by Junying Kirk

My Rating: 5 Stars   It took me only a few pages to fall in love with this book. Ms MacDughlas’s debut novel was a delightful surprise for me. I did not know what exactly to expect when I started … Continue reading →

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Sputnik Sweetheart – Beautiful Writing, Exquisite Romance and Stunning Story-telling

Posted on September 14, 2012 by Junying Kirk

My Rating: - Why do people have to be this lonely? What’s the point of it all? Millions of people in this world, all of them yearning, looking to others to satisfy them, yet isolating themselves. Why? Was the Earth put … Continue reading →

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Supporting Authors One Read at a Time – February 2012

Posted on February 16, 2012 by Junying Kirk

Our February Issue of Wonderful Read of the Month has been out, and it’s time for me to spotlight the authors featured in the magazine. Emerald Barnes graduated with a bachelor’s degree from Mississippi University for Women in English with an … Continue reading →

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