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Quote of the Week

Happiness is not something ready made. It comes from your own actions.

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Quote of the Week

Don't be afraid of storms ... Because you are still learning how to sail.

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Quote of the Week – Tomorrow

Tomorrow is filled with the great unknown, the unexpected, and it's our curiosity that drives us forward into each day.

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Lakehouse Déjà Vu AHA Moments

My eyes focused on the letter until the words blurred slightly. I let my gaze slowly trail over to the book on which the letter focused, and tiny goosebumps ran up and down my arms. Lakehouse Déjà Vu is a book to read with a friend, in a class, or with reading group! Why? Because… Continue reading Lakehouse Déjà Vu AHA Moments

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Quote of the Week – Change

If you don't like the direction your going ... Change Coarse! Remember, you are the captain after all.

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Lakehouse Déjà Vu – Cheers

This is an excerpt of Lakehouse Déjà Vu. Chapter Two, when Rose and Jessica begin their much needed vacation to Florida. “Car keys, hat, wallet with credit card, bathing suits, sandals—check. That’s all I need. Looks like I am ready for this vacation!” Jessica said as she folded her long, slender legs and almost six-foot… Continue reading Lakehouse Déjà Vu – Cheers

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Girl Sailing Aboard the Western Star ~ excerpt of chapter 7

Sailing. Little San Salvador to Cat Island, The Bahamas The bow pitched and dipped, rose and fell as the space between my toes and the top of the water got closer, and then up we went again. My short legs dangled off the edge of the pulpit as I leaned forward, pushing my body forward… Continue reading Girl Sailing Aboard the Western Star ~ excerpt of chapter 7

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Are You Ready?

Are you ready for Lakehouse Déjà Vu? Save the Date: June 13, 2022 https://videopress.com/v/jGrqK78F?resizeToParent=true&cover=true&preloadContent=metadata&useAverageColor=true PUBLISH date for Lakehouse Déjà Vu June 13, 2022

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Dear Journal, I’m Stuck on a Boat with Family!

1979, Dear Journal, it’s Annie. Moved onto a sailboat in the Atlantic Ocean, cut off from former life. Almost thirteen and feeling kidnapped by my family, torn from the life I love. Annie - Aboard the Western Star As librarians and readers come across this book, aka my sailing journal, it’s fun to hear their… Continue reading Dear Journal, I’m Stuck on a Boat with Family!