7/8/2023 0 Comments Lost rosesTrainer: Todd Pletcher Jockey: Luis Saez. Will be a factor at the end going 10 furlongs. Angel of Empire 7/2Ĭomes off an impressive 4 1/2-lenth win in Arkansas Derby, moving on the outside and rolling past the field, after coming from way back to win the Risen Star back on Feb. His sire, Practical Joke, was at his best around one turn. Has won three straight graded stakes, holding on to win the Santa Anita Derby by a nose, after being purchased for $230,000 as a 2-year-old last spring. Trainer: Tim Yakteen Jockey: Ramon Vazquez. Unbeaten over last five starts, Forte does not have a Beyer Speed Figure over 98 so far, getting a 95 for the Florida Derby. Has four career Grade 1 wins, including rallying from far back to win the Florida Derby.
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They knew my work because I had been writing press releases for an organization for free and the editor figured I could handle it. I always knew I wanted to be a newspaper reporter so I just went to work basically out of high school for the local, and quite tiny, paper in my hometown. I asked her what the biggest obstacle she had to face was when she decided to become a writer.Ĭelia: I don’t want to be a Pollyanna but, really, I don’t know that there were any obstacles. All stresses and cares are suspended when you dip into one of her stories or attend one of her speaking engagements. “You Don’t Sweat Much for a Fat Girl,” “Bless Your Heart, Tramp” and “We’re Just Like You, Only Prettier” are among them. The titles of all her books bring a smile or chuckle. Her seventh book, “rude bitches make me tired,” is a humorous look at etiquette in our modern era. Readers find themselves nodding their agreement when they read Celia’s stories, which center on family life and living in 21st century America. The featured writer this week for my new blog, Women and Adversity, is New York Times Bestselling author and syndicated humor columnist Celia Rivenbark. 7/8/2023 0 Comments The Odyssey by HomerIn this sense, Penelope served as a symbol of the ideal wife in ancient Greek culture and is revered for her virtuous qualities and unwavering devotion to her husband.Ī true example of unwavering fidelity, she is established in direct contrast with other Homeric women like the treacherous Helen of Troy and deviant seductresses such as Calypso and Circe. Her unwavering faithfulness to Odysseus is a key factor in his eventual return home to reclaim his throne, and she is celebrated for her wisdom, strength, and moral integrity. Queen of Ithaca and wife of Odysseus, Penelope awaited her husband’s return for twenty years, devising clever schemes to avoid remarriage. Penelope has become enshrined within literature as the paradigm of the dutiful and devoted wife, the epitome of ‘moral goodness’. Penelope: The Stereotypical Loyal Wife of the Odyssey Penelope being awakened by Euryclea, Angela Kauffman, 1773, via Britannica 7/8/2023 0 Comments The wicker king k ancrumJack’s vivid and long-term visions take the form of an elaborate fantasy world layered over our own-a world ruled by the Wicker King. When August learns that his best friend, Jack, shows signs of degenerative hallucinatory disorder, he is determined to help Jack cope. The Wicker King is a psychological young adult thriller that follows two friends struggling as one spirals into madness. Genres: Young Adult, Psychological Thriller How awesome is that? Be sure to jump around to the other blogs on the tour to see more exclusive extras! The Wicker King by K. Ancrum and an exclusive GIF extra from the cover shoot for the book cover. I also have a guest post from the author, K. Today I am super excited to be a part of The Wicker King blog tour! I really enjoyed the book, so you can check out my mini review. Hi Guys! I hope you are having an excellent weekend! The Wicker King by 29, 2017 Michelle Book Briefs Blog Tours, Reviews, Uncategorized 0 But if we are not able to recognise how capable it is of altering, forget tackling it, we are losing out on even understanding it,” she says. “We tend to freeze categories and take violence and hate as unchanging. That first meeting would eventually lead to this book. “Yes, he emphatically nodded, and said it had transformed his life,” she says. Laul had generally panned the camera on a person in the first row, and without expecting much, had asked if the workshop had made a difference. The workshop was examining prejudices with a view to breaking walls. When she was filming a ‘harmony’ workshop, she met a man she calls Pranav in the book. A student of history, journalist and filmmaker, Laul explored Gujarat during her posting to the state as a correspondent in 2003, a year after the “divide” had congealed into a palpable and openly-accepted faultline. Ian Smith Leslie Stella Amanda Stevens J.B. Johanna Lindsey wrote her first book, Captive Bride in 1977 'on a whim', and the book was a success. Shannon Drake Glen Erik Hamilton Rebecca Hardiman David Hosp Gregg Hurwitz Greg Iles Brenda Joyce Jack Kerley Watt Key Raymond Khoury Sandra Kitt David Klass David Lindsey Johanna Lindsey Eric Van Lustbader Gayle Lynds Madeleine L’Engle Sindiwe Magona Peter Charles Melman Shira Nayman Kerry Newcomb Darian North David Pepper Matt Rees Léna Roy Kira Salak Meryl Sawyer Amanda Scott Renée Shafransky Kathleen Sharp Frances Sherwood Tom Rob Smith Dr. Daniels Hilary Davidson Elizabeth Diamond David Ewing Duncan Elvis Duran Aaron Elkins Charlotte and Aaron Elkins Alex Finlay Bill Fitzhugh Jack Flynn G.M. 3.1 Captive bride 3.2 I will love you until dawn (Marry me by sundown). By 2006, with over 58 Million copies of her books have been sold worldwide, with translations appearing in 12 languages, Johanna Lindsey is one of the world's most popular authors of historical romance. Barbara Abercrombie Leslie Archer Richard Babcock David Baldacci Andy Barr David Bushman Marsha Canham Philip Caputo Philip Carter Harlan Coben Robert Crais Ann Howard Creel B.J. 2.12 Johanna Lindsey Books: Callahan-Warren. Johanna Lindsey wrote her first book, Captive Bride in 1977 'on a whim', and the book was a success. 7/7/2023 0 Comments The 5th Wave by Rick YanceyOver the course of three books, the ontological status of both humans and aliens is continuously questioned and redefined, shifting our view from traditional paranoid notions of an Other hiding among us to an approach which sees this alien Other as always already part of the human, a shift which forces us to negotiate the boundaries of our own hybrid becomings. Starting from the vantage point of traditional invasion narratives, the novels quickly reveal the alien Other as essentially absent and replaced by a human-alien hybridity that engages in transhumanist notions of technological enhancement and enacts paradigmatic shifts in self-realization of the human as posthuman. This article discusses negotiations of humanity and posthumanity in the contemporary alien invasion narrative of Rick Yancey’s Young Adult novel series The 5th Wave, The Infinite Sea and The Last Star. 7/7/2023 0 Comments Watership down full bookThe Lord of the Rings is unquestionably one of the greatest works of imaginative fiction of the twentieth century. Satirical, clever and hilarious the forty-one books that make up the series are a pure and fantastic joy. In his Discworld Series, Terry Pratchett, one of Britain’s best and funniest authors created a true delight of modern fiction. The Colour Of Magic by Terry Pratchett (The Discworld Series)Ĭarnegie Medal Winner: 2002 (The Amazing Maurice and his Educated Rodents) Published: 1996 | World Fantasy Award Nominee: 2012 (A Dance With Dragons), 1997 (A Game of Thrones) | British Fantasy Award Nominee: 2012 (A Dance With Dragons), 2006 (A Feast for Crows)Ģ. An immense, incredible work of epic fantasy written by a hugely talented author who has created an effortless, enchanting read that is rich, rewarding and completely enthralling. A Game Of Thrones by George RR Martin (A Song of Ice and Fire)Ī Song of Ice and Fire is the history lesson you wish you’d had in school. Click on a book title to read the full review. The 100 fantasy books that we - and other readers - simply cannot recommend highly enough books that we've all loved reading. 7/6/2023 0 Comments Detective poirotWhat Vera lacks in style, she more than makes up for in detecting skills as she crack cases in Northumberland. Among the classic stories adapted were The Body in the Library, the 4.50 From Paddington and Ordeal by Innocence.īased on the novels by Ann Cleeves, Oscar winning actress Brenda Blethyn stars as detective Vera Stanhope. Jane Marple sleuthed her way through six series. These adaptions of Agatha Christie’s famous stories saw first Geraldine McEwan and then Julia McKenzie play the iconic character. Seasons available: 13 Agatha Christie’s Miss Marple Speaking about his Poirot legacy, he previously revealed: "I’m very proud and pleased with what I’ve left behind". Suchet once told us that out of all the Poirot stories the ABC Murders, first published in 1936, was his favourite. (Image credit: BritBox)ĭavid Suchet spent a remarkable 24 years and 70 programmes playing Agatha Christie’s sleuth. 7/6/2023 0 Comments Bone gap novelAs we follow the stories of Finn, Roza, and the people of Bone Gap, acclaimed author Laura Ruby weaves a tale of the ways in which the face the world sees is never the sum of who we are. He knows she was kidnapped by a dangerous man whose face he cannot remember. Critical Analysis Finn, better known as Spaceman, Sidetrack, Moonface, Pretty Boy, Loner, and Dude. But Finn knows what really happened to Roza. Laura Ruby seamlessly blends elements of contemporary realistic fiction and fantasy in this mesmerizing and beautiful novel. So when young, beautiful Roza went missing, the people of Bone Gap weren't surprised. |a Everyone knows Bone Gap is full of gaps. |a : |b HarperCollins Publishers, |c 2015. |