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What's new with Ashleigh?

Have you heard this old joke: What's a dentist's favorite time? Tooth-hurty (as in 2:30).

No, I am not giving up my career to become a stand-up comedian. I am writing this with half of my mouth numb. I just came back from the dentist. They removed some old fillings on two neighboring teeth, drilled out another small cavity, then sealed me all back up again. I suppose I should be grateful that it wasn't worse. But I'm still kind of miserable.

Now that my mouth is regaining feeling, however, I was able to make myself some soup to make me feel better.

Soup is a big thing in my world. According to my mother, when I was little, I had it for breakfast, lunch, and dinner every day. I'm not surprised. A nice hearty soup is always one of my favorite comfort foods.

It's such a big part of my world that our American Heritage Girls scout troop sells prepackaged soup mixes for our annual fundraiser. You know the kind. Add some water or broth, maybe some tomatoes or chicken or some other ingredients. They're ready in half an hour and a little package makes "eight" servings. Except, if you're anything like me, you eat it out of a cereal bowl and it ends up being closer to three servings.

So, that has me thinking.



Choose Your Own Path Stories

The Detention Adventure is an interactive young adult story.

Have you been following along? If not, here's a quick recap.

The Detention Adventure

Hartfield Chronicles

Hartford Chronicles

Hartfield Chronicles follows the lives of Melinda, Pat, and their friends as they navigate their way through boarding school life.

Each episode features two stories, one from Melinda's point of view and one from Pat's, along with an excerpt from Melinda's writing journal.

New episodes are published every Wednesday.


Free Books


Cave of Time


Cave of Time
A short fantasy adventure

Would you do anything for magic?

The desire grows urgent as deadly forces arise from years of captivity. Years of magical absence has left the village defenseless. But just when everything seems bleak, an ordinary boy rises up to the challenge. Will he be able to prove himself among his cruel peers? Will he even reach the Cave of Time before it’s too late?


Would you like some free books in exchange for an honest review?

Young Adult, Sci-Fi, Family-oriented adventures - Ends 12/30 - MG,YA,Romance, Hot Drink, Warm Sweater, & A Great Page-Turner - Ends 11/30 - YA,Romance,Mystery,

Want more free books? Check out these giveaways!

Sweet Romance Reads - Ends 11/10 - YA,Romance, Discover the Magic - Ends 11/15 - MG,YA,
All Genre Free Book - Ends 11/26 - MG,YA,Romance,Mystery, Find Your Soulmate - Sweet Romance - Ends 11/30 - YA,Romance,
A Giveaway for National Author's Day - Ends 11/30 - YA, SF/F Giveaway November - Ends 11/30 - YA,Romance,
Books for Younger Readers - Ends 11/30 - MG,YA, Sweet Romance Giveaway - November - Ends 11/30 - YA,Romance,
Choose Your Trail - Ends 12/01 - YA,Romance, November Free Fantasy - Ends 12/01 - YA,Romance,
Free Multi-Genre Books - Ends 12/29 - MG,YA,Romance,Mystery,

Do you have Kindle Unlimited? These books are free for you!

Fire Up a New KU Story - Ends 12/07 - MG,YA,Romance,Mystery,

Other Books on Sale


Fixing my Path


Fixing my Path
Where the Path Leads Book 2

It’s time for the annual Raigus Art and Design Halloween Carnival. Lily Astor is exploring her freedom far away from the hold her parents have on her. Her one goal at this year’s carnival is to have the time of her life. Turner Crosby is working in RAD’s legendary haunted house. His one goal is to scare as many unsuspecting victims as possible. As the night goes on, fun and excitement turn to fear as police storm the campus. Lily rethinks her life choices as the truth unfolds in this novella.


You may also be interested in these books

Hot Drink, Warm Sweater, & A Great Page-Turner - Ends 11/30 - YA,Romance,Mystery, Books for All Weathers - Ends 11/30 - YA,Romance,Mystery,
Novels of November - Ends 11/30 - YA, Soulmates (Sweet) - Ends 11/30 - YA,Romance,
Give them a love of Books - Ends 11/30 - MG,YA, In Transit - Ends 11/30 - YA,Romance,Mystery,
Stuff Your Kindle with Bingeable Reads! - Ends 11/30 - YA,Romance,Mystery, Welcome Fantasy World - Ends 11/30 - YA,
Fall Friendship Reads - Ends 12/01 - MG,YA, All Genres Book Sale - Ends 12/01 - YA,Romance,Mystery,
Bestsellers with Strong Female Leads Sale - Ends 12/01 - MG,YA,Romance,Mystery, Multi-Genre Authors - Ends 12/01 - MG,YA,Romance,Mystery,
Women Authors Celebration Sale - Ends 12/01 - MG,YA,Romance,Mystery, Award Winning Books for Kids & Teens - Ends 12/10 - MG,YA,
Books as Christmas Gifts - Ends 12/20 - YA,Romance,Mystery,

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