Five Things Friday: Books to Read this Season

by Molly Jo Realy @MollyJoRealy

I know this may come as a shock to y’all, but I like reading. Almost as much as writing.

And while I’m a fan of reading something new, I also enjoy revisiting my favorite stories.

I recently compiled a list of books to read in the next few weeks, and well, let’s just say I think I’m set for the next year.

Here are my five favorite books to read each holiday season:

  1. The Chronicles of Narnia by C.S. Lewis. So, technically, this is a series of books, but for me, they’re bound into one
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Five Things Friday: CENTRAL

by Molly Jo Realy @MollyJoRealy

Now that all I can for NOLA is wait for feedback, and given that it’s November, my project of the month is jump starting CENTRAL a la NaNoWriMo. Here it is day three and I’ve only 32 words written, but I think they’re pretty good words.

CENTRAL will be the second in my City Series. You know the drill. It’s really not a series because the characters and storyline are completely different. But using the location as a character is what remains the same. So, I’m affectionately calling it a series, and creating a … read the rest. . .

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Five Things Friday: My Favorite Magazines

by Molly Jo Realy @MollyJoRealy

TGIF!

Let’s get straight to it, yah? All y’all know I love to bake, cook, and feed people, right? I mean, I’m making some more slow cooker turkey chili tomorrow and about ten people are showing up. I think that’s what they call a correlation.

So, sure. I have my go-to favorites. But recently I’ve discovered something else: The art of cooking the unknown. Now, I’m not about to throw thirty bucks of whatever into the oven and *hope* it turns out okay. I like to investigate my recipes first. A little internet recon, if … read the rest. . .

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Five Things Friday: Soups

by Molly Jo Realy @MollyJoRealy

Ah, the sounds of baseball and crunchy leaves. The feel of a cool breeze and warm coffees. The taste of chestnuts, roasted apples, pumpkin anything . . . What have I missed? It’s the most wonderful time of the year, before the most wonderful time of the year. Am I right? I think I’m right.

Social media is already abuzz with changing weather, pre-holiday plans, and the color orange. I mean, who can resist? It’s like you just speak the word “autumn” and the Fall Fairies fly out and populate everything into a cozy dreamland.… read the rest. . .

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Five Things Friday: My Favorite Ghost Stories

by Molly Jo Realy @MollyJoRealy

It’s late. It’s always late when I blog. And for the last few nights, Catford Manor’s hallway has been the feline focal point of things unseen.

You cat lovers, y’all know what I’m talking about. The furfamily pricks their ears, squints, and scurries into the shadows to meow at . . . nothing. At least I hope it’s nothing. Every night, I hope it’s nothing. When we first moved in so many years ago, the cabinet doors and drawers liked to open on their own about once a week. Until I let who–or … read the rest. . .

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