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Continue reading →: Tobiko, The Maasai Room, And Leader, The Dog That Would Not LeaveTobiko, The Maasai Room, and Leader, The Dog That Would Not Leave.by Felicita Churie This is a story about Tobiko’s adventures at our home in the rural areas near a National Park.We called this home The Fort because at the time there were no other homes near it, only wild…
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Continue reading →: Nano Prep 2023 – Plans and PlansIt started with a character worksheet; to be specific, this worksheet – 51 Questions You’ve Probably Never Asked Your Characters. It takes more than a minute to answer these many questions. The experience is fun, you end up thinking up all these little side ideas, and amass a bunch of…
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Continue reading →: Morrighan – The Remnant ChroniclesMorrighanThe Remnant Chronicles #0.5by Mary E. Pearson Before borders were drawn, before treaties were signed, before wars were waged anew, before the great kingdoms of the Remnant were even born and the world of old was only a hazy slate of memory told in story and legend, a girl and…
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Continue reading →: NaNo Prep 2023 – Week One
NaNo Prep :Week One – (Sept 18 – 24, 2023) Activity: Developing a Story Idea This week starts the first week of the NaNo Prep 101 course. Let’s go on a little development journey. My goal is to come up with a usable story idea that I’m passionate about. I…
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Continue reading →: NaNoWriMo 2023
I’m excited to be part of the National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) experience this year. I’ve done this before, but for some reason 2023 is feeling more exciting, so I’m going with it and hoping to see what I get out of this experience by the end of November 2023.…
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Continue reading →: The Africa Redefined Indie Book Prize – 2022 Winner
Echoes of Military Souls by Jerusha Kananu Marete Echoes of Military Souls is a power-packed package of art that promises to keep you on the edge of your seat. It is a roller coaster stream of emotion.The poems forcefully remind us that soldiers lay down their lives for fellow humans.…
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Continue reading →: Six Types of Jobs You Can Build Around Book Publishing in KenyaSix Types of Jobs You Can Build Around Book Publishing in Kenya. Become an Editor. I have mentioned the five reasons why you need an editor here. This job is perfect for you if you love language, are meticulous with your reading, and don’t mind spending hours rereading and rewriting…
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Continue reading →: Shatter Me by Tahereh MafiShatter Me by Tahereh Mafi Juliette hasn’t touched anyone in exactly 264 days. The last time she did, it was an accident, but The Reestablishment locked her up for murder. No one knows why Juliette’s touch is fatal. As long as she doesn’t hurt anyone else, no one really cares.…
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Continue reading →: A Trip with Stunning Views- Our Beautiful Kenyan LandscapesMt. Kenya from a Distance – a beautiful National treasure. It’s Hard to Look Away from the rolling hills. colorful abundance!
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Continue reading →: I Once Had A Son by Felicita ChurieI Once Had A Son by Felicita Churie A Note First and foremost, I have written this story as a way of seeking healing and keeping my son’s memory alive. I also hope that parents who have lost their children will find some comfort in knowing they are not alone…
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