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Inspiration

Posts about finding ideas and inspiration

August 3, 2023August 8, 2023 JES HaysBlatherings, Inspiration

What I’m Watching: Good Omens 2

I loved the novel and the first season was excellent, so I’ve been looking forward to watching the second season. I’ll try not to include any real spoilers. I’m assuming […]

July 20, 2023July 20, 2023 JES HaysBlatherings, Inspiration

Movie Review: Indiana Jones

So I don’t go to a lot of actual movies, in case you haven’t noticed. I did decide to try this one, though, because I like the franchise and enjoyed […]

May 4, 2023May 14, 2023 JES HaysInspiration

What I’m Reading: Aminah Mae Safi

Just started reading Travelers Along the Way by Aminah Mae Safi. It’s a retelling of the Robin Hood myth, only set in The Holy Land during the Crusades. The rag-tag […]

April 28, 2023April 28, 2023 JES HaysBlatherings, Inspiration

What I’m Listening to: Levar Burton Reads

Found a good podcast for people who like a good story – Levar Burton Reads. In their own words: “The best short fiction, handpicked by the best voice in podcasting […]

April 7, 2023April 25, 2023 JES HaysInspiration

What I’m Reading Susan Boyer

I’ve recently “discovered” a cute cozy mystery series by a local author. I haven’t actually met Susan, but I like a good Southern mystery, even though I usually prefer harder […]

March 16, 2023March 19, 2023 JES HaysInspiration

What I’m Watching: Columbo

I’ve found a TV station that shows old mystery series (like Murder, She Wrote, Mannix, Perry Mason, etc.) and have been binge watching Columbo episodes. Peter Falk’s rumpled, cigar-smoking detective […]

March 9, 2023March 19, 2023 JES HaysInspiration

What I’m Reading: Thursday Murder Club

Richard Osman’s Thursday Murder Club is that “now for something completely different” you’ve always heard about. In this book – and the second, which I’ve just started – the sleuths […]

March 2, 2023March 19, 2023 JES HaysInspiration

What I’m Reading: Scottish Mysteries

I’ve been reading the Inspector Torquil McKinnon mystery series by my friend Keith Moray recently. In this very Scottish mystery series, the Inspector, who happens to be the bagpipe-playing nephew […]

January 24, 2023January 28, 2023 JES HaysInspiration

Southern Author Expo Review

The event went well – very organized and well-run. Our library did an excellent job with this and we had what seemed a good turnout. Of course, most of those […]

December 22, 2022December 26, 2022 JES HaysFor You, Inspiration

Happy Holidays

It’s nearly Christmas so I’ll wish everyone a happy holiday, whichever one you celebrate! I hope your holidays are healthy & happy and that your New Year is the same.

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