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3d ago

An interview with Shannon Sanders, author of THE GREAT WHEREVER

And a brief review of the debut novel, out now wherever books are sold.

An interview with Shannon Sanders, author of THE GREAT WHEREVER

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Aug 1, 2023

The Importance of Being Earnest (and Maybe Just a Little Bit Cringe)

On hearing the drums echoing tonight, waking up to a beautiful day in the neighborhood, and throwing off inhibition.

The Importance of Being Earnest (and Maybe Just a Little Bit Cringe)

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Feb 1, 2024

My Mount Everest Is a Stack of Christmas Decorations

I knew parenthood would require bravery, but I didn’t sign up for attic ladders

My Mount Everest Is a Stack of Christmas Decorations

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12h ago

Mr. Darcy Is Not a Dreamboat

I don’t care what pop culture told you. Read the BOOK.

Mr. Darcy Is Not a Dreamboat

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Modern Women

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Jul 3

Erika Kirk and the Myth of Noble Poverty

“Having more kids than you can afford” is not inherently better than knowing your limits; in fact, it’s quite the reverse.

Erika Kirk and the Myth of Noble Poverty

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Jane Austen’s Wastebasket

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Jun 26

When Jane Austen Meets Dwight Schrute; A Mashup

Little delicate compliments which are so agreeable to ladies? That’s what she said.

When Jane Austen Meets Dwight Schrute; A Mashup

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Jun 19

Control Your Child’s Behavior, But Not Like That

You have NOT got this, mama.

Control Your Child’s Behavior, But Not Like That

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Jun 11

Didn’t like Yesteryear? Read these 11 books instead.

For your summer reading consideration.

Didn’t like Yesteryear? Read these 11 books instead.

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Jun 9

When book reviews get ugly

On taste, subjectivity, and the You Don’t Support All Women fallacy

When book reviews get ugly

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May 21

Stuck on a Poem? Dumb it Down.

This is probably not how Wordsworth did it, but it works for me.

Stuck on a Poem? Dumb it Down.

Amy Colleen

Amy Colleen

Writer of book-centric essays, reader of many novels. Jane Austen aficionado, to the point of obsession. Owns many beautiful bookmarks but can never find one.

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