Pretty Peony Blog
The last couple of weeks in July, husband and I took a cruise vacation to Costa Maya and Cozumel, Mexico. It was a really nice and relaxing vacation. When we returned, we took a road trip to Silverton, CO, which is 6 hours from where we live. I'll be sharing photos soon. Right now, let's... Continue Reading →
Title: Kingdom of the WickedAuthor: Kerri ManiscalcoGenre: YA, FantasyYear Published: September 7, 2021 Date finished: July 6, 2022 This book was recommended to me by my daughter. She loved it and thought I should read it because it’s fantasy and there’s romance. The cover was very pretty too. The story is about a girl named... Continue Reading →
Photo taken 10 years ago this month after a hail storm. In June, I was listening to breakup songs to get the mood I want for the current story I'm getting ready to edit for this months' Camp Nano. In a strangely funny way, I found two iconic songs that were extremely well done but... Continue Reading →
Title: The Leadership Guide: Unleashing the Power Within and In OthersAuthor: Dr. Srikanth GaddamGenre: Non-fiction; Education; Self-helpYear Published: November 11, 2021 Date finished: June 17, 2022 This is a book on how to be a better leader in the workforce and how to continuously work on leadership skills to stay on top. It focuses on... Continue Reading →
Title: Life of Evil: A Reeves & Blake ThrillerAuthor: Robert LalondeGenre: Fiction, Detective ThrillerYear Published: June 25, 2021 Date finished: June 11, 2022 The is a detective thriller about a murderer who has a unique way of killing his victims. P.I. Frank Reeves is hard at work figuring out who the murderer is. His secretary,... Continue Reading →
Title: The Combat Diaries: True Stories from the Frontlines of World War IIAuthor: Mike GuardiaGenre: Non-fiction; WWII; AnthologyYear Published: April 1, 2022 Date finished: June 9, 2022 This is the first time I’ve read a diary of sort about military men in war. It’s not so much a diary but stories—short memoirs—about a few individual... Continue Reading →
Title: The Peaceful VillageAuthor: Paulette MahurinGenre: Historical FictionYear Published: May 27, 2022 Date finished: June 5, 2022 This is a story that takes place in a small village in France called Oradour-sur-Glane. Marguerite is the main character. She’s an older woman and married. She lives a simple and quiet life with her family. As the... Continue Reading →
As you know I thing for gouache. This is my third set. I'm still debating on reviewing the first set because the plastic odor was too strong so I haven't been able to use it for awhile because I can't handle the smell. I may just do a really quick review. I don't know...still thinking... Continue Reading →
Last weekend, went to grab donuts and coffee and couldn't resist taking a photo of the clouds. Aren't they something? If you're curious as to why the road looks rough and uneven, it's because they are repaving it. May usually feels like a forever month because of that extra day, but it pretty much flew... Continue Reading →
Title: When She WokeAuthor: Hillary JordanGenre: Sci-fi; DystopianYear Published: September 18, 2012 Date finished: May 22, 2022 This story is about a future America where religion is a political power and having an abortion is a crime. Hannah Payne, the main character, falls in love with a pastor and gets pregnant. She is then chromed... Continue Reading →
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