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Two delightful books about myths, mountains and poetry

“Olympos” is a book about mountains. It starts with this disclaimer: “Any resemblance to Mount Olympus in Washington…

Recommending Kate Breslin’s “High As The Heavens” | Bookends

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Recommending Kate Breslin’s “High As The Heavens” | Bookends

“High As The Heavens” deals with ordinary people who rise to the occasion and do extraordinary things.

D.V. Berkom’s lastest book leads readers through life as a drug addicted junkie.

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All about D.V. Berkom’s ‘Vigilante Dead,’ a Kate Jones Thriller | Bookends

Recently, I met with D. V. Berkom, author of “Vigilante Dead,” and of course I had some questions.

Try the Poulsbohemian Coffee Shop poetry reading

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Try the Poulsbohemian Coffee Shop poetry reading

Many of you already know about the Poulsbohemian Coffee Shop on Front Street in Poulsbo. I have had…

Joshua Porter “The Tree of Ruin” and Birke Duncan “Tricky Trivia Party Games“

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Joshua Porter “The Tree of Ruin” and Birke Duncan “Tricky Trivia Party Games“

Joshua Porter has written “The Tree of Ruin,” an adventure into another world. As one reviewer wrote, “This…

Story Jacking: Change your inner dialogue and transform your life

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Story Jacking: Change your inner dialogue and transform your life

I’ve always believed attitude made all the difference in the way life treated you. And now here is…

This cookbook has recipes and ‘food for thought’ | Bookends

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This cookbook has recipes and ‘food for thought’ | Bookends

Katheryn LaFond has written a different kind of a cookbook. Although her book, “Seasoned with Gratitude,” includes 250…

Jennifer J. Wilhoit and Writer’s Helper | Bookends

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Jennifer J. Wilhoit and Writer’s Helper | Bookends

Meeting with authors and those other participants in the writing world is one of the great perks of…

“Grandma’s Bedtime Stories” is the first book of a series written by Sandy S. Fisher. (Sandy S. Fisher/Contributed)

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Read Kim Vogler’s “Home Before Dark” and Sandy S. Fisher’s “Grandma’s Bedtime Stories” | Bookends

Many of you readers have been through the trials and tribulations of starting a business.

Author Dave Richards and The Seattle 7 Writers

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Author Dave Richards and The Seattle 7 Writers

Did you know that April is Autism Month? Cindy Rasmussen wrote a book, “Autism, a Family Journey.”…

A chat with Paul Lewis | Bookends

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A chat with Paul Lewis | Bookends

Correction: The Memoir Writing Class I am presenting is on May 6, not May 26 as was printed…

“Nocturnal” written by Mark Allen, is a story set in present-day San Diego, where a “drug war rages” on both sides of the border. An undercover policeman has infiltrated the cartel and is marked for death. But a vampire saves the young cop’s life and “protects him as they take down the cartel and discover who sold him out.” (Mark Allen / Contributed)

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AARP says reading is good for your health | Bookends

In a recent issue of the AARP Bulletin, they listed 50 great ways to live longer. This was…

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On meeting Carol Cassella, author of ‘Oxygen’ | BookEnds

When you’re reading a book, or have just finished a book, do you ever wonder what the author…

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Author William Mash and events around our area | Bookends

A local author, William Mash of Poulsbo, wrote a book called “The Magical Pen.” The book is a…

Scenic detail from the cover of “People of North Kitsap Peninsula” by the Hansville Historical Society.

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Writer encouragement and review of ‘People of North Kitsap Peninsula’ | Bookends

A question for all you writers out there: Where are you in the writing plans you made for…

Poetry and oral storytelling | Bookends

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Poetry and oral storytelling | Bookends

Authors tell stories in many forms. Some write novels, some write poetry and some, like George Hastings, show…

More from A.C. Fuller and Pendelton C. Wallace | Bookends

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More from A.C. Fuller and Pendelton C. Wallace | Bookends

A few weeks ago I told you about a book called “The Anonymous Source,” written by A.C. Fuller.

Author C. J. Quinn and A.J. Banner book launch | Bookends

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Author C. J. Quinn and A.J. Banner book launch | Bookends

“Talia and the Capture of Wrath,” C. J. Quinn’s newest book, is written for the middle-grade audience but,…

A.C. Fuller, author of ‘The Anonymous Source’ | Bookends

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A.C. Fuller, author of ‘The Anonymous Source’ | Bookends

Several months ago, a friend and fellow writer said to me, “Have you met A.C. Fuller yet? He’s…

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An interview with Kerry Stevens, author of ‘Blood Ties’

Author Kerry Stevens is a lawyer, and who better than a practicing lawyer to write a book about…