Interview with A.M. Griffin, author of When a Vamp Falls

Today I’d like to welcome author A.M. Griffin to the blog. Her recent release, When a Vamp Falls, just came out in March 2018, and is the first book in the War of Blood and Bonds series. Take a few moments to get some behind-the-scenes info on the book and characters. Then I welcome you to check out the book and an excerpt before you enter the giveaway. Feel free to leave her comments and questions, as well!

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Meet John Feldman, Author of Out of Hiding with Giveaway

Welcome to the virtual book tour for Out of Hiding by John Feldman. His book is a mystery/suspense/thriller that is coming out on May 22. Today he stopped by to let us get to know him and his book a little bit better. After you meet him through his interview, you can also check out an excerpt from his book before you download your own copy. There’s also a $50 gift card giveaway to either Amazon or Barnes and Noble. If you follow the tour, you will have more chances to win. Be sure to leave him a comment and/or question as you hop around the web!

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Interview with Bonnie Landau, author of Special Ed Mom Survival Guide

Welcome to the book tour for Special Ed Mom Survival Guide by Bonnie Landau. This is a cause that is very near and dear to my heart, so when presented with the opportunity to review the book, I jumped on it. I also grabbed ahold of an opportunity to interview her, from an educator’s standpoint. She took time from her busy schedule to answer a lot of my questions, which you will find below. You can also read an excerpt of the book here and read my review of it here

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BregjesDesign #BrokenChinaJewelry #Giveaway Ends 5/13 #SMNG

When I was growing up, it was my goal in life to have as much funky jewelry as I could get my hands on. My aunt was pretty good at helping me fulfill this goal, though I did manage to get many of them on my own. The more unique, the better. And this jewelry series definitely fits that bill! Check out reviews of these earrings below and then enter to win a pair for yourself or to give someone as a gift. Best of luck entering!

Welcome to the BregjesDesign Broken China Jewelry Giveaway!

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How to Make Refried Beans

Have you been wondering how to make refried beans without being a slave to the stove? Do you want some good flavor to accentuate your favorite dishes? When my sister and I were living together, she used to make a lot of Mexican meals from scratch and she taught me a lot. I always loved her beans and eventually had her tell me how she did them. Then I made my own adaptations to fit my own palate. So here you go.

Note: To truly cook refried beans from scratch, you need to start with a bag of pinto beans and boil them on the stove for a couple of hours until they are soft. Time can range anywhere from 1 1/2 to 2 1/2 hours or more. When I have a craving for refried beans, I don’t usually feel like waiting quite that long. So I choose to use canned beans. I also like the taste of the canned beans a little bit more, but add enough of my own flavor. Continue reading “How to Make Refried Beans”

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