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Lessons We Can Learn From Stephen King’s “The Stand”

April 1, 2020 by Dawn McAlexander

What We Can Learn From Stephen King's "The Stand"

In the spring of 1994, a miniseries hit the small screen that would forever change my life. It was Stephen King's "The Stand." That same year I read the epic novel, all 1,100+ pages, not the abridged version, and I have been captured by Stephen King's imagination and brilliance ever since. Since then I have read perhaps 20 of his books. But "The Stand" will forever be my … [Read more...] about Lessons We Can Learn From Stephen King’s “The Stand”

Unique Items From Laughing Vixen Lounge @laughingvixen #sponsored

May 8, 2013 by Amber {contributor}

Uncle Spooky's Skeleton polish compact mirror from Laughing Vixen Lounge #sponsored

Recently, we got to check out Laughing Vixen Lounge on Etsy. They offer unique items that you really just can't find everywhere, so it took us a while to decide what we wanted to review. The first thing we chose was the Eiffel Tower Necklace in Pink. This necklace is more of a preppy design and is very elegant. I love wearing it with my pink sweater because, although it is … [Read more...] about Unique Items From Laughing Vixen Lounge @laughingvixen #sponsored

Who’s Your Celebrity Doppelganger? #moreclassywriting

March 7, 2013 by Dawn McAlexander

doppelganger post - Me with T Graham Brown

Doppelganger ~ There is a theory that states that everyone has a doppelganger. I am not sure if that is true or not, but I have been told that I look like the occasional person that I am totally not related to before. … [Read more...] about Who’s Your Celebrity Doppelganger? #moreclassywriting

Top 10 John Cusack Movies #moreclassywriting

March 1, 2013 by Dawn McAlexander

Top 10 John Cusack Movies

John Cusack Movies ~ There are several actors that I love, but my favorite, hands down, is John Cusack. There is rarely a movie that he does that I do not at least like, but many of them I feel to be among my favorites. … [Read more...] about Top 10 John Cusack Movies #moreclassywriting

Things {You Wish} You Didn’t Know About Me #boostyourblog

January 15, 2013 by Dawn McAlexander

Secrets ~   Do you have anything that no one knows about you. It doesn't have to be a secret - though, if you feel the need to share your scandalous secret here, we would love to hear it. ;) I am not sure if I can think of anything that no one knows about me. I am just really not that interesting! However, I can think of some things that the majority of people don't … [Read more...] about Things {You Wish} You Didn’t Know About Me #boostyourblog

Spring Into Books Giveaway Hop! {3/20-3/31} Win “11/22/63” by Stephen King! ***OVER***

March 19, 2012 by Dawn McAlexander

  Welcome to the Spring into Books Hop hosted by eReading on the Cheap and Beck Valley Books. This hop will last from March 20 - March 31st, ending at 11:59 PM EST. Each blog participating has at least a $10 book related Prize. … [Read more...] about Spring Into Books Giveaway Hop! {3/20-3/31} Win “11/22/63” by Stephen King! ***OVER***

Betty White “If You Ask Me {And Of Course You Won’t}” ~ Book Review #2012readingchallenge

January 27, 2012 by Dawn McAlexander

Betty White ~ *I started this book last night about 12:10am and did not stop until it was finished (around 3am). For the girl who gets 100 pages into a book and moves on to another one a lot, that says a lot! … [Read more...] about Betty White “If You Ask Me {And Of Course You Won’t}” ~ Book Review #2012readingchallenge

“11/22/63” by Stephen King {Book Review} #2012readingchallenge

January 16, 2012 by Dawn McAlexander

11/22/63 by Stephen King ~ I used to read Stephen King books all the time, but I haven't read one since the late 90s, I believe. I guess I just read so many that I got burned out. However, something about the concept of this story just seemed so intriguing to me that I could not pass it up (even at a whopping 850 pages). … [Read more...] about “11/22/63” by Stephen King {Book Review} #2012readingchallenge

New Year New Reads Giveaway! Win a Kindle or Stephen King’s 11/22/63! #nynr2012 ***OVER***

January 8, 2012 by Dawn McAlexander

Welcome to the New Year, New Reads Giveaway Hop! Sponsored by HowardComputers.com Hosted by Formula Mom, Tales From the Nursery, & ShePromotes Welcome to the New Year, New Reads Giveaway Hop! It will end on January 23rd and there are hundreds of dollars in prizes available across all of the participating blogs! Enter at each blog and don't forget to the enter the New … [Read more...] about New Year New Reads Giveaway! Win a Kindle or Stephen King’s 11/22/63! #nynr2012 ***OVER***

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