Archive | May 2021

Wednesday #Art by @MaryLSchmidt #Artist #ASMSG #Paintings

Bears- best not to mess with them.
Castle Walls – battlements
City Lights
Garden of the Gods – Colorado Springs
Garden of the Gods – Colorado Springs
Glacier National Park – will always be special to me in many ways.

Today I have six selections for you to view. As always, my art can be found here.

4 Rules Of Writing To Put You Ahead Of The Rest – by Derek Haines… — Chris The Story Reading Ape’s Blog

on Just Publishing Advice: You can find so many rules of writing that it can become a little confusing. I could probably list a hundred or more. But, as with all things, it’s always best to keep things as simple as possible. If you have a short set of guidelines that you can remember and […]

4 Rules Of Writing To Put You Ahead Of The Rest – by Derek Haines… — Chris The Story Reading Ape’s Blog

A Consuming Love: A Pride & Prejudice Variation

From Amazon:

The methodical world of rich, proud Fitzwilliam Darcy is in chaos: a country lady of modest origins has utterly captivated him.

The knowledge that Elizabeth Bennet is an unsuitable match fails to diminish Darcy’s fascination for her, nor does his self-imposed distance from the lady hinder her ability to intrude upon his thoughts at all hours of the day. What can solve his dilemma?

When circumstances compel Darcy’s return to Hertfordshire in assistance of his friend Mr. Bingley, he must confront his unfathomable attraction to Miss Elizabeth.

In this “Pride & Prejudice” Regency novella, one afternoon spent in company with Miss Elizabeth Bennet is enough to make an indelible and life-altering impression upon Darcy, setting him on a rocky course towards the fulfillment of his desires. Will Darcy attain happiness, or will his ingrained pride be his downfall?

My Review:

What a book! I love historical romance books – okay, they are my most favorite genre to read. This book has all the things one would expect to read about in the early 1800s. I love the romance in this story, and how one absolutely charming and kind gentle woman brought one upper crust layer of the ton to his knees. Lots of side drama completed this five star read. PS: I’m buying and reading the other two books connected to this one and they all are standalone reads.

Don’t Bruise the Bananas

From Amazon: A Free Pass For a Lifetime…


“Intense emotion, leading to prose or poetry, cannot be described in any other fashion… I embrace Jay’s existence with the honor he deserves, because he always got me, even when I didn’t get myself.”


Returning from the award winning Cindy’s Crusade’s Series, Dinosaurs and Cherry Stems and the sequel The Sugar Ticket, kindly join Cindy and Jay DeMatteo’s journey in the third saga Don’t Bruise the Bananas, as these two lovebirds approach the seven year itch.


Laugh with this special couple as they re-nest, hope that their treasured memories will inspire their relationship to grow stronger, and pray as they experience hard challenges they never expected to face.

My Review: This is a must read book. It will forever change your mind about life, and true love. This book is chock full of heart and soul. Ricci wrote from her heart in a powerful manner. Lots of jokes and laughs entwined with illness. Truly a five star must read! You won’t regret reading. To know person, one must first know their truth. The truth in this book and astronomical!

Top 60+ Most Popular Social Networking Sites — Chris The Story Reading Ape’s Blog

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Top 60+ Most Popular Social Networking Sites — Chris The Story Reading Ape’s Blog

The Day Teo Put His Toys Away by Laura Lane

From Goodreads: Teach Your Children to Keep Their Room Clean (Bedtime picture story for Preschool) Kids books: Ages 3-5

My Review: What a darling story for children. This is the best one yet regarding kids, toys, and messy rooms. Lessons are learned in a fun and magical way. Kids will learn to put away their toys everyday. Five stars.